Siffaliss

I am doing the things I need to succeed Dwayne, although I keep forgetting to report my progress to you in a timely fashion. I think perhaps you're the one with the arrogance here. I don't run from things that make me uncomfortable; perhaps in my younger years before I got a backbone ... Let me tell you something about me. Something about me: - sounds corny, but when adversity hits and takes me down, I roll with the punches after my 5 minute mope and get back up again - I don't sit around feeling sorry for myself when something goes wrong in my life, I do something about it - I run with my successes and learn from my mistakes - when I want something and have set my sights on it, I work hard for it and I goddam get it ... nothing is for free I've yet to apply for registration or take a serious look at moving to a different country, so there's still no guarantee for me if that makes you feel any better. Possibilities are there, so please stop being jealous or mad or whatever it is you're doing. Just be happy someone can be successful by working for what they want.

Snap what?

It's merely one option I'm considering. I realize the difference in systems and costs; scope of practice is much different than what I currently have. Health care for myself is a concern in the US, as I recently saw the ambulance bill for my dad's AMI in November (he lives near San Diego). $2700!!! They fuggin' charged $80 for oxygen and $30 a mile for transport? Come on ... Anyhow, I'm looking at several options. Certainly not for the $$ if I move south, I make more than twice as much here as I would in any US state. I'm looking for new experiences and have several options.

It's one of the states I'm looking at might be visiting there in May/June ...

Actually the OP is Canadian chick I have an American dad (no relation to the infamous Stan Smith we see on TV), and a Canadian mom. My dad moved back to the US after being a 1) landed immigrant, then 2) permanent resident after 9/11. He never gave up his US citizenship and moved back in 2005. I'm just tired of the short summers and would rather move somewhere with steadily 'reasonable' weather. Plus I want to explore more, and my occupation allows me to do so. I am looking into both OZ and AZ (along with a couple other states). Time to change things up for Siffy

I'm exploring three options for within the next 12 to 18 months. The more time I spend away from my city the less I want to be here when I get back. Tired of the long, cold winters ...

That helps a bunch DFIB, thank you. I didn't realize EMT courses were available online there so that's great info. I've got 6 years in the field here already, so if I have to do a couple of online courses it will be good review. PERCOM was the name of the school? As for a green card, not a problem for me. I have several relatives who are Americans residing in the US including my dad, and the Consulate has told me (in no uncertain terms) that I have an ace in the hole with that. Again, thanks for the info

Questions to those who have moved to the US for EMS ... asides from citizenship - what processes did you have to follow? - what state did you move to? - documents from education you had to provide? - did you have to write any exams? - etc etc? - etc?

Been city for 4 years now, not long compared to some but my senority has moved wayyyyy up due to high turnover ... Anyhoo, I've never seen morale this low.

I've received this survey and have filled it out. Why wouldn't I do so simply because I work in Edmonton? Because I won't paint my job with a happy shmappy brush? Finally after nearly 3 years, AHS is starting to realize "whoa wait a minute, maybe we aren't doing as well as we have been telling everyone" ... they might actually be starting to listen to us.

It's not the job that's tough, it's generally the BS surrounding it. Some issues which have already been stated are: - shift work (mental and physical exhaustion) - lack of free time (also see above) - work politics (stay out of this completely) Make every effort to keep yourself "balanced", as this will certainly contribute to longevity in the field.

Well said.

A couple good points rom. He has however due to previous issues worn out his welcome with me. Not that it means much, so I guess after trying to take time and being lied to I'm being a dismissive asshole. Have fun with him.

He's a 16 year old kid who hasn't even started school yet. These guys are correct, he will ask a random question, hasn't done any reading, contributes nothing to the post he started.