r/Paramedics • u/EarRepresentative444 • 6d ago

UK Are paramedics cliquey like nurses?

I'm interested in becoming a paramedic. I have loved the years I've spent as a HCA and I have tried going into nursing in the past however I have noticed that if the team you are working under don't like you, they will look for reasons to fail you if not making your placement as difficult as they can.

I love helping people and making a difference. I am able to remain calm and navigate difficult situations. I fear that I will expereicne a near identical work culture if I go into paramedic science. Is this something other students have experienced and how did you deal with it?

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u/NopeRope13 Paramedic 5d ago

No…but fuck are we weird. Not in a bad way though.

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u/Vprbite PC-Paramedic 5d ago

Ya we are. You like movies about gladiators?

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u/Playful_Progress8767 5d ago

Ever been in a Turkish prison?