OminousFinding
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For those of you who are paramedics, how did you arrive at your careers? I'm going through somewhat of a life questioning phase right now and would love to hear your responses.
What is the pay range for a paramedic in a metro area? (Seattle/San Fran/LA)
Long story short--I'm just under three years post-college. I've got a career that generously pays the bills, but it's unfulfilling at best. I'm volunteering with a local agency and obtaining my EMT-B cert. I've had a passion for EMS work since high school, but have yet to spend any real time in the field. When I do, I expect it will be a confirmation that I'm madly in love with this stuff.
That leaves me wondering if I can make this a viable career--or, if I don't--I'm worried I'll live life on the outside, looking in--and missing out.
Problem is--My job affords me great things. A house, toys, savings--my special someone and I are pretty spoiled. An EMT-B here in Seattle starts at $9.50/hr with a private company, which is less than I made in high school 8 years ago. So, I'll be content to volunteer alongside my regular job, but was thinking maybe there's more money at a higher level--Paramedic or somewhere else in the pre-hospital setting.
Of course, there's always that option of selling it all and doing it for the passion. It's tempting--but it would be hard to let go.
What is the pay range for a paramedic in a metro area? (Seattle/San Fran/LA)
Long story short--I'm just under three years post-college. I've got a career that generously pays the bills, but it's unfulfilling at best. I'm volunteering with a local agency and obtaining my EMT-B cert. I've had a passion for EMS work since high school, but have yet to spend any real time in the field. When I do, I expect it will be a confirmation that I'm madly in love with this stuff.
That leaves me wondering if I can make this a viable career--or, if I don't--I'm worried I'll live life on the outside, looking in--and missing out.
Problem is--My job affords me great things. A house, toys, savings--my special someone and I are pretty spoiled. An EMT-B here in Seattle starts at $9.50/hr with a private company, which is less than I made in high school 8 years ago. So, I'll be content to volunteer alongside my regular job, but was thinking maybe there's more money at a higher level--Paramedic or somewhere else in the pre-hospital setting.
Of course, there's always that option of selling it all and doing it for the passion. It's tempting--but it would be hard to let go.