Hey all, long time reader, first time poster.
I read what everyone had to say about being an EMT, I had lifesaving experiences in my past, and I made the commitment- went to school, applied to every company I ever heard of- and now I am happily employed working for a municipality in central NJ.
Now, I love my job. I do. From the long hours going absolutely crazy because there are only so many times you can go to addicting games or Facebook, to the rush of getting into the ambulance for a CPR in progress.
Now my question...How do you survive on EMS wages? Im not gonna say the town, but where im working presently im clearing $9 an hour, but thats probably because Im very new. But for those of you who have cars, houses, are established financially on your own, how did you do it?
It would be particularly helpful to hear from EMTs from NYC/Philly/NJ/Conn or other places in the US with very high costs of living. Can't wait to hear your feedback!
I read what everyone had to say about being an EMT, I had lifesaving experiences in my past, and I made the commitment- went to school, applied to every company I ever heard of- and now I am happily employed working for a municipality in central NJ.
Now, I love my job. I do. From the long hours going absolutely crazy because there are only so many times you can go to addicting games or Facebook, to the rush of getting into the ambulance for a CPR in progress.
Now my question...How do you survive on EMS wages? Im not gonna say the town, but where im working presently im clearing $9 an hour, but thats probably because Im very new. But for those of you who have cars, houses, are established financially on your own, how did you do it?
It would be particularly helpful to hear from EMTs from NYC/Philly/NJ/Conn or other places in the US with very high costs of living. Can't wait to hear your feedback!