How old are you?

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.
 
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. "
 
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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.
 
34, in EMS since 18.

Save your PTO and take off a month at a time. Its fantastic!
 
Doczilla said:
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. "
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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."
 
Doczilla said:
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. "
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I honestly thought you were older. You're an MD already or finishing up?
 
Lol sorry , my name is misleading. The term "doc" comes from being a medic on the "front lines".
 
Doczilla said:
Lol sorry , my name is misleading. The term "doc" comes from being a medic on the "front lines".
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I feel so betrayed :sad:
 
36

EMS for 17 years.

Just be nice to people. And don't ask inane questions while someone is doing a 12-lead.
 
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.
 
63. Treat everybody as you would expect to be treated if you were in their shoes.
 
50, Don't sweat the small stuff.
 
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.
 
I am 28, and my piece of advise is READ that book A LOT.
 
titmouse said:
I am 28, and my piece of advise is READ that book A LOT.
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The EMT-B book? I'd suggest read it once then move on to other ones (though you can use it as a reference)! :)
 
medichopeful said:
The EMT-B book? I'd suggest read it once then move on to other ones (though you can use it as a reference)! :)
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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.
 
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