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22 Nov 2008 @ 2:03 AM
beans470 Join Date: Sat 22nd Nov 2008
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Found my dream job...and lost it

Hi. I am 31 years old and embarking on an unplanned career change. After struggling in a number of jobs, I found my dream job working as a paramedic for a busy city ambulance service. I loved working on the ambulance. It was the perfect job for me. My ADHD was an asset - not a hindrance - on the ambulance. Five months ago, I was injured in the line of duty. I have been off work since that time. I found out 3 weeks ago, that I will not be able to return to the ambulance because of permanent physical limitations from my injury. I know I need to start looking forward but I feel totally stuck right now. I don't even know where to start looking. I want to find another career that I love as much as paramedicine. It brought out all the best in me. I don't want to lose the feelings I got from that work. I want to find another career like that, but I don't have a clue where to start looking. I am willing to go back to college or whatever I have to do. I just need to find a starting point. Any and all is advice is welcome. I am spinning my wheels right now and could really use some help. Thanks!

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25 Nov 2008 @ 4:46 PM Reply # 1
Rob Join Date: Tue 25th Nov 2008
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I don't have any specific suggestions as far as a career.

I would suggest reading the book "What Color Is My Parachute?" and doing the exercises. It will help you look at aspects of your past jobs and figure out why they worked/didn't work for you. You can then take that information and use it in your new career search.

good luck and keep your chin up!

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1 Dec 2008 @ 10:48 PM Reply # 2
ADD RN Join Date: Wed 21st Nov 2007
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You didn't say what your limitations are.

If your limitation keeps you from riding in an ambulance ; but it doesn't keep you from walking or using your arms. I would suggest becoming an ER nurse. I talk from expperience because I do it and it works great for us ADDer due the intensity and change . It does have enough change and helping starting lines and things are done that most paramedics can't do. The pay is allot better ;, The down side is not being the first on the scene and the transporting is left to the BLS/Acls units ; but in the ED the work is intense and quick . And if in an trauma center you will be the firstin the room and asssessing the airway setting up for surgery . Nursing also have a lot different specialitize , now men are entering the field and you will find that the vietnam vet was one of the nurse that gravited to the emergency room ; and depending on the team you work with you will be really involved.. I t also brings with an opportunuity to specialize in differnt type of nursing, and continuation of nursing we work in homes, hospitals, jail;s , industry and so much more you should look into it GOOD LUCK

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