Ask HN: If you were to switch career, what would you do?

Re:Ask HN: If you were to switch career, what would you do? by jenkstom on Friday January 06, 2017 @09:46AM (#13336541)

Very easy... finish paramedic school. EMS is the perfect antidote for a lifetime of sedentary computer programming. Plus, you get to work with people - or at least you'd better learn how to work with people.

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Re:Ask HN: If you were to switch career, what would you do? by JshWright on Friday January 06, 2017 @11:04AM (#13337328)

What's stopping you from getting your card?

I am a full time developer and part time paramedic. I generally pick up one shift a week (usually a weekend day, but also the occasional weeknight). I'm sure there are agencies in your area that would hire a part-time/per diem medic.

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Re:Ask HN: If you were to switch career, what would you do? by ggrs on Friday January 06, 2017 @11:03AM (#13337325)

I am with you there. In fact, I'd say flight medic. Have been volunteering in EMS for going on 10 years now, and find that I particularly enjoy both the flight and very critical care aspects of helicopter EMS.

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