Recent content by Montbell

I agree, and that is why I am here. If I get this upset when a partner freaks out on me what will happen to my view of this job (or even life) when I am unable to resuscitate my first pediatric arrest? I do not have a set partner. Since I pick up all of the unwanted shifts I have a totally...

I wish you were my scheduler. I am 1 of the 3 newest medics which means that I am stuck with all of the shifts that noone else wants. This is usually alternating day night shifts. This screws up my sleep pattern so bad. I don't remember the last time I got a good nights sleep. THIS IS THE...

I am trying to talk myself into staying a paramedic. If I leave now, there is no going back. I have hated jobs in the past or thought they were boring but never have I literally dreaded going to work like I do now. . Here is the full story: My partner was texting while driving the...

I really appreciate the feedback guys. It is hard for me to imagine other services being much different because I have been dealing with this craziness since graduation.

I am anonymously requesting your feedback because I am unable to discuss this topic with any friends, family, or employees. I recently graduated paramedic school and have been working with my current employer for less than seven months (we are an ambulance service on the outskirts of a big...