CatrionaEMT
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Hi Everyone,
First some background so you guys know my situation and to introduce myself.
I am a new EMT (graduated in May of this year with a 94% class grade) and my dream was a job with AMR.
I worked really hard to achieve that goal, and in August, a few months after I put my app in and graduated, I got the job. The next struggle was the PAT - because I've ALWAYS been a really unfit person. I have horrible stamina, could barely lift more than 35 lbs, and have horrible posture, so when I'm trying to squat and get a good lift, I tend to rely on my back way too much. I failed the first physical, and I was determined to pass so I got a personal trainer for the next three weeks and went to the gym every day along with a strict diet. I passed the second time, and entered orientation. Now, I'm waiting on my FTO time... and I'm nervous to say the least. I'm also very excited, but my nerves are getting the best of me. I still struggle with lifting (anything over 85-100) and I do still work out to try and build that up, but I still use my back. I can't seem to get the squat down. Also, I feel, like even after all the training we've been given, that I'm going to disappoint or look stupid to the FTO and my future partner (whoever that may be). The one thing I genuinely wanted to do, was maybe buy a few donuts or snacks for the first day of FTO, but I don't want to come off as an *** kisser. I genuinely want to do something nice, to show my appreciation for them teaching me, because I know I can be a struggle sometimes and sometimes they may need to bear with me on a few questions (which may be totally stupid). So I guess, that's two questions:
1. Do you think donuts or snacks come across as being an *** kisser, or if I explain why I am doing the gesture that it would be taken nicely?
2. What are the three main things that make a good partner in your eyes? If there's something all of your answers have in common, I want to try hard and make a good impression.
Thank you all so much!
Catriona
First some background so you guys know my situation and to introduce myself.
I am a new EMT (graduated in May of this year with a 94% class grade) and my dream was a job with AMR.
I worked really hard to achieve that goal, and in August, a few months after I put my app in and graduated, I got the job. The next struggle was the PAT - because I've ALWAYS been a really unfit person. I have horrible stamina, could barely lift more than 35 lbs, and have horrible posture, so when I'm trying to squat and get a good lift, I tend to rely on my back way too much. I failed the first physical, and I was determined to pass so I got a personal trainer for the next three weeks and went to the gym every day along with a strict diet. I passed the second time, and entered orientation. Now, I'm waiting on my FTO time... and I'm nervous to say the least. I'm also very excited, but my nerves are getting the best of me. I still struggle with lifting (anything over 85-100) and I do still work out to try and build that up, but I still use my back. I can't seem to get the squat down. Also, I feel, like even after all the training we've been given, that I'm going to disappoint or look stupid to the FTO and my future partner (whoever that may be). The one thing I genuinely wanted to do, was maybe buy a few donuts or snacks for the first day of FTO, but I don't want to come off as an *** kisser. I genuinely want to do something nice, to show my appreciation for them teaching me, because I know I can be a struggle sometimes and sometimes they may need to bear with me on a few questions (which may be totally stupid). So I guess, that's two questions:
1. Do you think donuts or snacks come across as being an *** kisser, or if I explain why I am doing the gesture that it would be taken nicely?
2. What are the three main things that make a good partner in your eyes? If there's something all of your answers have in common, I want to try hard and make a good impression.
Thank you all so much!
Catriona