r/Paramedics • u/Patient-Radio-1626 • 5d ago

what do you regret.?

Is it worth the $30/hr, if you had the opportunity to do something else, would you take it , what would you have done (like be a lawyer). i can't decide between this and being a lawyer. I love both things a lot. I wanna hear someone else's perspective.

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u/P0shJosh Paramedic 5d ago

Fire Medic is a valid career path. So many different departments, areas and cultures. You impact the local community about as much as anyone can, excellent benefits package for not having a degree (depending on the area) and a reasonable work life balance.

I make 68k a year and am due for a 10k raise. 24% of my salary goes into a 401k every year without me needing to contribute anything. Decent insurance. I work 2 days on run 1-5 legit calls a day with my buddies, then go back home for a 4 day weekend after every shift.

Being a lawyer is also a career path, but I can’t speak on it.

I’m smart enough to get my paramedic and pass the fire academy, but not smart enough to get a masters or something that will get me a better job. This is the most lucrative, balanced position for my skill set and area. (Salt Lake City area)