Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Here and now.

I was an activity therapist for five years before becoming am EMT.

I changed careers due to the fact that I wanted to make a difference in people's lives.

In therapy, it's up to the individual wether or not if they want your help or not.

I guess the same premise could be said about EMS, also.
For the most part people are happy to see us. It is the not the same greeting I normally got as a therapist. My PTs now have a look of relief when I walk in the door, not terror or indifference. I am now greeted with a smile, instead of a sigh or eye roll.

In both careers, I am there to help. But in EMS I feel wanted. My pts summon me to help. Where is when I was a therapist most of my help came court ordered to people would rather enjoy their free meals and cable TV.

I have to say I have finally found a career I enjoy. Now if my health would just follow suit.

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