I was wondering how the mothers (or fathers) in here handle the demands of work / school / and having a family? I have a few questions to ask.
How old were your kids when you started your EMS career?
Did it get easier as they got older?
How supportive is your significant other? Are they in EMS?
Do your children hold any resentment towards your long hours / missed holidays or do they understand / think it's cool?
I know it will all fall into place. But I will not close my eyes to the fact that it will probably be a rocky start. My kids have had me home for the last year and a half, my husband being the sole provider for the family now. Prior to that, I worked in a 9-5 office job M-F. I was close to their schools, and my boss had no problems when I had to leave for something important. I have a great family unit that can and will step in for me to help with the kids when the time comes. I am hoping that I am doing this at a better time in my life. One child is soon to be 13, the other 10. I will have teenagers by the time I am done with all my schooling. I just wanted to hear how others do it. I know its possible. They will be out of the house (crossing fingers) and starting their paths as I am getting into my prime in EMS. On paper, it seems perfect...lol
I was wondering how the mothers (or fathers) in here handle the demands of work / school / and having a family? I have a few questions to ask.
How old were your kids when you started your EMS career?
Did it get easier as they got older?
How supportive is your significant other? Are they in EMS?
Do your children hold any resentment towards your long hours / missed holidays or do they understand / think it's cool?
I know it will all fall into place. But I will not close my eyes to the fact that it will probably be a rocky start. My kids have had me home for the last year and a half, my husband being the sole provider for the family now. Prior to that, I worked in a 9-5 office job M-F. I was close to their schools, and my boss had no problems when I had to leave for something important. I have a great family unit that can and will step in for me to help with the kids when the time comes. I am hoping that I am doing this at a better time in my life. One child is soon to be 13, the other 10. I will have teenagers by the time I am done with all my schooling. I just wanted to hear how others do it. I know its possible. They will be out of the house (crossing fingers) and starting their paths as I am getting into my prime in EMS. On paper, it seems perfect...lol
Hi! I have been in EMS for 16 years was raised around it all my life my dad was a paramedic I have had 3 kid while working on a truck 2 are liveing long store on the other and not related to what you are asking my oldest is 12 now and my baby is going to be 10 this summer and I am on husband number 3 he is a paramedic of 20 years and the keeper the other 2 were not. Let me start by saying EMS is a calling not everyone can handle. It is hardand a very demanding job. To me it is the best job on earth. When my kids were born if it was not for my mom and dad I could not have made it my mother toke care of them so I could work I was a single mom at that time (by kid #3) by chose. I missed alot with them I worked 4 jobs plus school for 3 years now I miss vere little in there life I was working 3 to 4 days a week would get of in time to wake them up and take them to school then pick them up on my off days you make every day count. My kids think I am the coolest and love the fact that mommy saves lives and wears combat boots lol! I say was becouse I have been of work for a while due to needing to be home to help my brother who is very sick. he is getting better now so I am looking for a new job. Here is 2 things to know 911 is what EMT's love to work transfer medics get to have holidays and in most casses nights and weekends with there family's most ambulance jobs undersand if things come up and most medics will help and switch a shift if you need to be off of you can request it off. I have done both transfer is more family frindly. Yes and no on the ez part yes on the kids no on you.Hope this helps.
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Hi! I have been in EMS for 16 years was raised around it all my life my dad was a paramedic I have had 3 kid while working on a truck 2 are liveing long store on the other and not related to what you are asking my oldest is 12 now and my baby is going to be 10 this summer and I am on husband number 3 he is a paramedic of 20 years and the keeper the other 2 were not. Let me start by saying EMS is a calling not everyone can handle. It is hardand a very demanding job. To me it is the best job on earth. When my kids were born if it was not for my mom and dad I could not have made it my mother toke care of them so I could work I was a single mom at that time (by kid #3) by chose. I missed alot with them I worked 4 jobs plus school for 3 years now I miss vere little in there life I was working 3 to 4 days a week would get of in time to wake them up and take them to school then pick them up on my off days you make every day count. My kids think I am the coolest and love the fact that mommy saves lives and wears combat boots lol! I say was becouse I have been of work for a while due to needing to be home to help my brother who is very sick. he is getting better now so I am looking for a new job. Here is 2 things to know 911 is what EMT's love to work transfer medics get to have holidays and in most casses nights and weekends with there family's most ambulance jobs undersand if things come up and most medics will help and switch a shift if you need to be off of you can request it off. I have done both transfer is more family frindly. Yes and no on the ez part yes on the kids no on you.Hope this helps.