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jonathanrs89 · 04-06-2012, 01:13 AM

I recently started an emt job, mostly transports from dialysis home and so on a couple er calls once in a while. While I run calls with other emts its a smooth ride, im learning if i ask they clear my mind. But when I run with fto, he is a completely rude person. I cannot ask anything unless I want a "are you seriously asking that, youre stupid" literally. The manager likes him so I cant do crap. And the other emts just go along with "well thats just him". Other new emts get this treatment. It is really a pain. Is that just in every company or am I just in the wrong place. I had met other emt's and medics and they were not disrespectful and condescending as this pos. Last shift I was about to just walk away in the middle of it. It just did not seemed right getting paid 8.50 to get this treatment where in my retail job i make more and get treated better.

jonathanrs89 · 04-06-2012, 01:17 AM

I recently started an emt job, mostly transports from dialysis home and so on a couple er calls once in a while. While I run calls with other emts its a smooth ride, im learning if i ask they clear my mind. But when I run with fto, he is a completely rude person. I cannot ask anything unless I want a "are you seriously asking that, youre stupid" literally. The manager likes him so I cant do crap. And the other emts just go along with "well thats just him". Other new emts get this treatment. It is really a pain. Is that just in every company or am I just in the wrong place. I had met other emt's and medics and they were not disrespectful and condescending as this pos. Last shift I was about to just walk away in the middle of it. It just did not seemed right getting paid 8.50 to get this treatment where in my retail job i make more and get treated better. I just need some hope, I know I am new, but patients actually like me, and I treat them with respect. My weakness is mapping, as we dont have a gps. I just have this huge amount of stress, but it is not even over the actual job or calls, but the treatment from this person. Any suggestions, is that how FTOs are everywhere? should I just quit and stick to retail and volunteer and wait for a better company.?

PoeticInjustice · 04-06-2012, 01:27 AM

Good luck finding a job that doesn't have someone that pisses you off. That's not just EMT jobs. That's anywhere. You just have to learn to brush them off.

Learn your job the best you can. Consider advice when given, even if you have to sift through negativity. If it gets to the point where you dread coming to work every day, start looking for a new job. But don't let one toolbag run you off so easily. Show that you're eager to learn (and actually learning instead of having to be told 5 times) and I'm sure he'll lighten up for you.

BEorP · 04-06-2012, 01:59 AM

Regardless of what you decide, do not walk away in the middle of the shift. Professionalism is obviously important to you, so even if you choose to go, be sure that you go out in a professional way.

**bigbaldguy** · 04-06-2012, 04:10 AM

It's not that way everywhere. Stick with it. There is a lot of "attitude" wrapped up in EMS unfortunetly. Most of this attitude come from people who are very insecure. Acting like a jerk to the new guy is just their way of dealing with it.

Anjel · 04-06-2012, 10:22 AM

You HAVE to have a tough skin in EMS.

Its not like you have to work with.him forever. Just ignore the attidue and do your job.

If you have questions ask other employees. You need a foot in the door in EMS somewhere. So at least get some experience before going back to retail.

Anjel · 04-06-2012, 10:29 AM

How about you also don't double post.

Its frowned upon.

**ffemt8978** · 04-06-2012, 10:44 AM

Duplicate threads merged.

jonathanrs89 · 04-06-2012, 12:17 PM

sorry about the double post, i clicked it twice because of my internet. Thanks for the advice, that is the reason I accepted the job, just to get my foot in the door and get experience. I guess I just have to make the best of it.

bigdogems · 04-06-2012, 12:19 PM

Your always going to have people like that. And depending how long they've been there they may just be that typical pissed off old guy that is mad because the never made it out of there. On the other hand when I was a FTO and Supervisor I would get some new employees who you'd think never went to school. A FTOs job should be to further your knowledge and train you how the company does things. Not teach new people how to be a EMT. Don't misunderstand that for me saying you are one of those new EMTs. Just playing devils advocate a bit

04-06-2012, 01:17 AM	#2
jonathanrs89 Forum Crew Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 47	Will it get better? I recently started an emt job, mostly transports from dialysis home and so on a couple er calls once in a while. While I run calls with other emts its a smooth ride, im learning if i ask they clear my mind. But when I run with fto, he is a completely rude person. I cannot ask anything unless I want a "are you seriously asking that, youre stupid" literally. The manager likes him so I cant do crap. And the other emts just go along with "well thats just him". Other new emts get this treatment. It is really a pain. Is that just in every company or am I just in the wrong place. I had met other emt's and medics and they were not disrespectful and condescending as this pos. Last shift I was about to just walk away in the middle of it. It just did not seemed right getting paid 8.50 to get this treatment where in my retail job i make more and get treated better. I just need some hope, I know I am new, but patients actually like me, and I treat them with respect. My weakness is mapping, as we dont have a gps. I just have this huge amount of stress, but it is not even over the actual job or calls, but the treatment from this person. Any suggestions, is that how FTOs are everywhere? should I just quit and stick to retail and volunteer and wait for a better company.?

04-06-2012, 01:27 AM	#3
PoeticInjustice Premium+ Member Forum Alchemist Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,326 Training: EMT-Paramedic	Good luck finding a job that doesn't have someone that pisses you off. That's not just EMT jobs. That's anywhere. You just have to learn to brush them off. Learn your job the best you can. Consider advice when given, even if you have to sift through negativity. If it gets to the point where you dread coming to work every day, start looking for a new job. But don't let one toolbag run you off so easily. Show that you're eager to learn (and actually learning instead of having to be told 5 times) and I'm sure he'll lighten up for you. __________________ "Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance." -George Bernard Shaw

04-06-2012, 04:10 AM	#5
bigbaldguy Community Leader Now 50% balder Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,978 Training: Very basic, basic	It's not that way everywhere. Stick with it. There is a lot of "attitude" wrapped up in EMS unfortunetly. Most of this attitude come from people who are very insecure. Acting like a jerk to the new guy is just their way of dealing with it. __________________ The views, opinions, and judgements expressed in this message are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views, policies, or goals of any organization that I am affiliated with.

04-06-2012, 10:44 AM	#8
ffemt8978 Community Leader Forum Vice-Principal Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Washington, Zip code EIEIO Posts: 8,260 Training: Retired	Duplicate threads merged. __________________ Murphy and Darwin were both optimists. My reality check bounced. Surgeon General's Warning: Life will be hazardous to your health.

04-06-2012, 12:19 PM	#10
bigdogems Forum Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Atascocita Texas Posts: 102 Training: NREMT-P, CCEMT-P	Your always going to have people like that. And depending how long they've been there they may just be that typical pissed off old guy that is mad because the never made it out of there. On the other hand when I was a FTO and Supervisor I would get some new employees who you'd think never went to school. A FTOs job should be to further your knowledge and train you how the company does things. Not teach new people how to be a EMT. Don't misunderstand that for me saying you are one of those new EMTs. Just playing devils advocate a bit __________________ Success does not consist in never making blunders, but in never making the same one a second time.

04-06-2012, 01:13 AM	#1
jonathanrs89 Forum Crew Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 47	Will it get better? I recently started an emt job, mostly transports from dialysis home and so on a couple er calls once in a while. While I run calls with other emts its a smooth ride, im learning if i ask they clear my mind. But when I run with fto, he is a completely rude person. I cannot ask anything unless I want a "are you seriously asking that, youre stupid" literally. The manager likes him so I cant do crap. And the other emts just go along with "well thats just him". Other new emts get this treatment. It is really a pain. Is that just in every company or am I just in the wrong place. I had met other emt's and medics and they were not disrespectful and condescending as this pos. Last shift I was about to just walk away in the middle of it. It just did not seemed right getting paid 8.50 to get this treatment where in my retail job i make more and get treated better.

04-06-2012, 01:59 AM	#4
BEorP Forum Captain Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canada/Australia Posts: 370 Training: PCP	Regardless of what you decide, do not walk away in the middle of the shift. Professionalism is obviously important to you, so even if you choose to go, be sure that you go out in a professional way.

04-06-2012, 12:17 PM	#9
jonathanrs89 Forum Crew Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 47	sorry about the double post, i clicked it twice because of my internet. Thanks for the advice, that is the reason I accepted the job, just to get my foot in the door and get experience. I guess I just have to make the best of it.

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