speepdaedeesi

im getting out of the army in 10 months. i just started the process of the "soldier to civilian" transition, and im exploring options. im stationed in nny, but i will be moving back home to the north houston area. i am a licensed embalmer with an associates in applied science (funeral service college in houston) but i am wanting to use my GI Bill when i get out of the army, and get another 2 year degree in something else. i am really leaning towards paramedic, its one of the few things i can see myself doing as a civilian. i am just scratching the surface as far as beginning to start planning my future.. so im not set on paramedic, but its certainly in the lead. here are my questions... 1. is the houston area saturated with people trying to become paramedics? i know its hard to get into nursing schools right now due to oversaturation of applicants. 2. what pay would i be looking at starting at? should i take the EMT course first at a fast track school to just get it out of the way and possibly start working part time to start my experience early? 3. what are the chances of a fresh graduate landing a city or county job? am i looking at having to start out at a hospital er or private company? im basically just looking for a few tips of how its worked out for you guys. all ive done so far is google salaries, but i dont trust the web lol. at least its not right when i looked up embalmers salary. thanks.

new guy here. currently stationed at fort drum, ny.