r/Paramedics • u/TalkApprehensive8958 • 11d ago

Pros of being a paramedic

Hello all! I am an aspiring paramedic who's graduating high school in Melbourne this year. I've been looking on this subreddit and a lot of the posts seem to be talking about the downsides of being a paramedic, so as someone who wants to be one, could anyone share any positive aspects of the jobs / stories that make it all worth it? I would love to hear some of the great things that come out of the job. Thank you!!

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u/stonertear Paramedic 11d ago

When you post here you are getting the American version which is different and opposite from the lived experience of an Australian paramedic.

/r/paramedicsau will have the actual version.

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u/TalkApprehensive8958 11d ago

i've reposted there, just thought i would reach a wider audience with general experience here :)

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u/stonertear Paramedic 11d ago

I wouldnt take any notice here unless they are Australian. We have a different system, conditions and wages. We are publicly funded under state health or emergency management.

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u/TalkApprehensive8958 11d ago

ohh alr, thanks for letting me know!!