I got my notice from the Fire Dept. about my test. I passed! Yeeehawwww! LOL
Next comes my PAT (physical agility test) and the oral interview. Both are scheduled for the 25th of this month. Those are the last two hurdles before I get my final placement on “the list”. The list determines where I rank in order of seniority. What does that mean? Well, if I rank 10 on the list, then I get slot 10 going down the list from 1. There are 32 slots available. If I rank 33, I end up in line for the next group of hires.1
More good news, I found out I have the option to do a waive. If I get called up in the first group, I have the option to waive off. This bumps me to the top of the list for the next group of hires. The only down side is the first group gets instant seniority above me but I’m ok with that. The EMT position pays half what I’m making now. I’ve crunched the numbers and I just can’t take that much of a hit right now. However, if I get on the list, I can work toward putting some moolah away for next time. Even better news, I found out they are definitely planning on an in-house program to promote EMT’s to Medics. That was my game plan from the start and you can imagine my relief at knowing it is a definite.
People keep asking me why I’m jumping for a job that pays half my salary. Well, I’m not planning on staying an EMT. I fully plan to become a paramedic. It is more inline with I want to do, it pays more than my current position and the retirement is hugely better. If I get on in the next 2 years, I would be able to retire, if I wanted too, anytime between 55-60 instead of waiting till I’m 65.2
I plan on using the land my dad left me as nice retirement bonus too. By the time I do retire, it will fetch a hefty price. One might say, yours truly is smart and handsome. . . naaaaaah.
2 That is if Bush doesn’t completely bankrupt the damn country.
Moby, grats on your test results, and good luck on the upcoming tests. I’m sure you’ll pass the oral exam with flying colors. (oh come on… all of you were totally thinking that too!)
Not sure why anyone would question why you want to become an EMT – guys in uniform always get more action. *grin* (Not that you need the extra boost).
good thing your good at oral. Youll pass with flying colors 😉
seriously though, congrats and good luck on the next one.
Way To Go! Not that I had any doubt you would kick ass on the test – I mean hey you were so eager to get there and write it you were there 24 hours early! WINK
As soon as I am able to – I will raise a glass to ya and enjoy a delicious Guinness!
“One might say, yours truly is smart and handsome.”
HELL, YEAH!
Congrats, Sir!! 🙂
Congratulations on passing the exam! I’m sure you’ll do fine on the agility and the orals.
hehehe…you said ‘oral interview’.
Congratulations on the pass – though we all knew you would. and you have a game plan. several.
See how ahead of the game you are than most people?
WOO HOO! Congrats on passing the test and good luck on the remaining parts.
It’s great to hear you’ve got all your ducks in a row for the future. 🙂
Congrats, Moby! I knew you would. Yes, you are smart AND handsome … and a really nice guy, too. Oh, and I lit a candle for you that day …well, it was the day before, but still … 🙂