So I'm a basic living in southshore NH, and struggling to find any work, even as a stair char operator. I know for a fact I've looked into everything, and i'm constantly calling back looking for a break to get in but alas nothing.
I've been certified nationally since early April, state certified only recently, and very limited on scene experience with my volunteer dept which has a very low call volume. So I know people say you need experience first, but it feels like a lose lose scenario here. Getting experience is very stressful, but people only ever seem to hire Medics while Basics are bursting at the seams.
Is it conceivable for me with little experience to jump into an Intermediate course that starts June 1st and be able to tough it out? Assuming I am successful and i'm an intermediate by August, would that help my chances for finding a job considerably? To me that's really what matters, is I have something on my resume to get me hired, but experience is not something that will come any time soon.
I've been certified nationally since early April, state certified only recently, and very limited on scene experience with my volunteer dept which has a very low call volume. So I know people say you need experience first, but it feels like a lose lose scenario here. Getting experience is very stressful, but people only ever seem to hire Medics while Basics are bursting at the seams.
Is it conceivable for me with little experience to jump into an Intermediate course that starts June 1st and be able to tough it out? Assuming I am successful and i'm an intermediate by August, would that help my chances for finding a job considerably? To me that's really what matters, is I have something on my resume to get me hired, but experience is not something that will come any time soon.
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