This kinda pisses me off

[CaptainPanic]

Yeah you heard that right Im pissed off - again.

As you know Ive been having one heluva time finding me a job - any job for that matter and nothing. Friggin nothing. Sadly there are way more EMTs in AR than EMT jobs and I dont have the funds or the means to move out of state to even think about getting reciprocity in another state such as LA, MO, OK, TN, MS, or TX. And that does not help my financial situation at all.

I have one year left on my certifications, if things dont improve anytime soon I may have to say bye-bye to EMS and wonder for the rest of my life what it wouldve been like to be an EMT or Paramedic. Because if I lose it, Im not coming back- I hate going down the same road twice, especially if the first time was a complete failure.

Im sending off yet another application tomorrow to Vital Link, with the hopes that I may get an interview - hey an interview is ALOT better than nothing at all.

This is my last ditch effort into EMS.

And what also doesnt help is that Im getting little to no support from my family in regards to EMS they dont seem to understand, and much less care. Im already hanging by a thread, not making into EMS and losing my certs would be the last straw on this camels back.

Sorry just needed to rant.

-CP

[DT4EMS]

Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston Missouri just posted an opening for an EMT. Call Mary Barnes. Good Luck.

[daemonicusxx]

Greater Dallas EMS always has openings, i cant tell you how often i get called early in the morning to cover someones shift, or cover an open spot. Dental and Medical paid after 90 days too. i can give you the info if you need it. rent's cheap here too!!! :-P Let me know if i can help.

[TTLWHKR]

Great ideas! Especially since she can't move. The trick is to make prespective employers feel that you are more motivated and better at the job than the other applicants. If that fails, suck up.

[MedicPrincess]

Originally Posted by TTLWHKR

Great ideas! Especially since she can't move.

Exactly! I was thinking the same thing.

Capt. what about an ER or hospital as a Tech? At least you would be using some of your skills while looking for that dream EMS job. You could take your CEU's through the facility as well.

[Stevo]

does AK yank your cert if your not affiliated with a service Capt?

[CaptainPanic]

I dunno I havent received notice of my certs being yanked yet. All I know is there are no ER Tech jobs (I checked EVERY major hospital in this state) and there are no current EMT positions open. This really sucks.

And Im in Arkansas not Alaska.

And what really really really hurts worse is, I cant apply for another student loan until I get my current one fully paid off so there's little chance of me even getting into a nurse or Medic program as I qualify for for few if any scholarships.

So Im really really really in a bind here.

-CP

[Wingnut]

I'm in a similar financial bind. First of all for school: check with your school, there is a pell grant and a few other state/goverment grants that are available to people like us. I've gotten through school with them otherwise I'd still be filling prescriptions and cursing insurance companies.

Second: try doctors offices, walk -in clinics, a lot of times, they're looking for help, but not advertising, someone will be willing to cut you a break.

Good Luck sweety and don't let it get you down. You can make it work if you keep a positive attitude (I know it's easier said than done).

[MMiz]

Southwest Ambulance is looking for EMT-Basics in Maricopa County Arizona. I'd love to work there!

[CaptainPanic]

Yeah Id love to work for southwest too but that is Arizona (AZ) and I dont have the funds to move out there unless they agree to pay for my relocation expenses.

Plus Id have to apply for AZ certification.

-CP