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I am 31 years old and looking to change career paths. Doing an EMT course in the spring and looking for employment directly after. I'd like to get some experience (a year max) and then move to a different state. I'm in FL currently and would like to move to somewhere that has good employment opportunities (muni/county), continuing education nearby, mountains/forests, 4 seasons (more winter than summer, hate FL currently), and good outdoor recreation. Currently thinking in or around the rocky mountain area, I want to go someplace cold.
Wherever I move to, I will work for a year (in-state tuition) then decide which path to take.
1. Pursue an advanced degree, ie. RN, PA, med school. In this case I would finish whatever prerequisites there were while working as an EMT, then go to school for the program. I have an engineering degree currently and have a lot of sciences done, would need to knock out 4 more. 4-??? years out.
2. I stay in pre-hospital care and/or expand into fire. Go to fire school and get on with a muni/county with good benefits. Get medic certified and explore what advanced opportunities are available (flight, critical care). 3-4 years out.
I would like some input and criticisms from people who have been in the industry from EMT and branched out/up. I was a consulting engineer for 6+ years and made good money. I understand the difference in pay potential for these paths. My priorities in order are: day to day fulfillment, location, insurance/pension benefits, salary. I dont have children and am not planning on it for awhile. I live with my gf and dogs. GF is a park ranger, so location would allow her to find employment as well.
-Locations of opportunity that fit the criteria?
-After this spring EMT course (May 2016), will I need experience before moving, or can I move directly?
-What is the process for being accredited/certified in another state other than FL?
-Is FL certification more or less stringent than other states? ie. will I require more schooling if I move to say WY?
-What paths did you take after EMT?
-Will being a 31 yo EMT be a liability or an advantage?
Thanks for your time.
Cheers
I am 31 years old and looking to change career paths. Doing an EMT course in the spring and looking for employment directly after. I'd like to get some experience (a year max) and then move to a different state. I'm in FL currently and would like to move to somewhere that has good employment opportunities (muni/county), continuing education nearby, mountains/forests, 4 seasons (more winter than summer, hate FL currently), and good outdoor recreation. Currently thinking in or around the rocky mountain area, I want to go someplace cold.
Wherever I move to, I will work for a year (in-state tuition) then decide which path to take.
1. Pursue an advanced degree, ie. RN, PA, med school. In this case I would finish whatever prerequisites there were while working as an EMT, then go to school for the program. I have an engineering degree currently and have a lot of sciences done, would need to knock out 4 more. 4-??? years out.
2. I stay in pre-hospital care and/or expand into fire. Go to fire school and get on with a muni/county with good benefits. Get medic certified and explore what advanced opportunities are available (flight, critical care). 3-4 years out.
I would like some input and criticisms from people who have been in the industry from EMT and branched out/up. I was a consulting engineer for 6+ years and made good money. I understand the difference in pay potential for these paths. My priorities in order are: day to day fulfillment, location, insurance/pension benefits, salary. I dont have children and am not planning on it for awhile. I live with my gf and dogs. GF is a park ranger, so location would allow her to find employment as well.
-Locations of opportunity that fit the criteria?
-After this spring EMT course (May 2016), will I need experience before moving, or can I move directly?
-What is the process for being accredited/certified in another state other than FL?
-Is FL certification more or less stringent than other states? ie. will I require more schooling if I move to say WY?
-What paths did you take after EMT?
-Will being a 31 yo EMT be a liability or an advantage?
Thanks for your time.
Cheers