How old are you?

[DrParasite]

20, and networking is the most important part of getting a job.

no, wait, I should rephrase that.... networking is the most important part of getting a GOOD job.

 

[usalsfyre]

29 and hope is not a plan.

 

[Doczilla]

I'm 27, and (I wish I knew this when I started at 18) :

Spend more time listening than talking. Never openly complain. It could always be worse. The worse it seems, find some humor in it.

" It may be cold, but at least its raining. "

 

[medichopeful]

22, going on 23 in a few months.

My advice: make sure you use reliable sources when seeking information in this field. "YAHOO! Answers" doesn't cut it.

 

[epipusher]

34, in EMS since 18.

Save your PTO and take off a month at a time. Its fantastic!

 

[shiroun]

I'm 27, and (I wish I knew this when I started at 18) :

Spend more time listening than talking. Never openly complain. It could always be worse. The worse it seems, find some humor in it.

" It may be cold, but at least its raining. "

I follow that pretty solidly. Only times I complain are when something is seriously wrong. It goes along the lines of "walk like a butterfly sting like a bee".

and I have some good advice from a 50 y/o at a fire dept i used to work at.

"You may be in a hurry, but you're never in a rush."

 

[NYMedic828]

I'm 27, and (I wish I knew this when I started at 18) :

Spend more time listening than talking. Never openly complain. It could always be worse. The worse it seems, find some humor in it.

" It may be cold, but at least its raining. "

I honestly thought you were older. You're an MD already or finishing up?

 

[Doczilla]

Lol sorry , my name is misleading. The term "doc" comes from being a medic on the "front lines".

 

[NYMedic828]

Lol sorry , my name is misleading. The term "doc" comes from being a medic on the "front lines".

I feel so betrayed :sad:

 

[Doczilla]

Well, at least that means that you didn't think my posts were dumb

 

[Merck]

36

EMS for 17 years.

Just be nice to people. And don't ask inane questions while someone is doing a 12-lead.

 

[LearningByMistakes]

48 y/o

33 years in EMS

27 years career Paramedic

Please, please, please, do NOT believe everything you read on an Online EMS forum.

 

[grump]

63. Treat everybody as you would expect to be treated if you were in their shoes.

 

[Sandog]

50, Don't sweat the small stuff.

 

[EMT91]

20, will be 21 in November. My advice: Ask questions....even if you think its a "dumb" question, its better to ask in class then to ask in the field when the situation comes up.

 

[firecoins]

48 y/o

33 years in EMS

27 years career Paramedic

Please, please, please, do NOT believe everything you read on an Online EMS forum.

I don't believe you.

 

[LearningByMistakes]

Excellent firecoins! Always question ANYTHING you read here! LOL!

 

[titmouse]

I am 28, and my piece of advise is READ that book A LOT.

 

[medichopeful]

I am 28, and my piece of advise is READ that book A LOT.

The EMT-B book? I'd suggest read it once then move on to other ones (though you can use it as a reference)!

 

[Tigger]

The EMT-B book? I'd suggest read it once then move on to other ones (though you can use it as a reference)!

Absolutely agree, it's not likely that you'll expand your knowledge by reading the same text repeatedly, especially considering what is actually in that basic textbook.