Possible Career change (again) - Page 2

mikesr1963 · 02-21-2014, 05:41 AM

You have 11 years in, how many more before you can retire? I ask because I started something I didn't love but can retire at 20 years. Now, at 50, I can retire at any time and do something else if I wish. A great deal of pressure has be lifted because if the bullshit level ever raises again I can submit my paperwork and walk. You've got 11 years plus in, that's a lot of time to walk away from.

G G · 02-24-2014, 08:19 PM

Looks like the next class starts the last week of July. I am going to go ahead and enroll and do my FBAT test so I have that done. Lining up things at my current job so I can be at class on time.

Dave128 · 02-25-2014, 09:08 AM

Congratulations and, if it's what you truly want to do, jump on the opportunity!

G G · 02-25-2014, 05:08 PM

Thanks Dave. Also found out today that they are trying to put together a firefighter/EMS shift based class. It last's 9 months instead of 4.5 but it will be a lot easier to do instead of having to take shifts off, I would simple go to class every 2nd day off unless it falls on Sunday. Wouldn't have to take any days off at all. I think that would be less stressful on the scheduling.

DPD6030 · 02-26-2014, 06:12 PM

Glad to see you are taking the leap. Wishing you all the best.

G G · 02-26-2014, 06:22 PM

Thanks Andrew. With the shift based class starting the last week of March and lasting 9 months, and the original class I was going to get in that is Monday through Thursday lasting 4 1/2 months, they both end at almost the same time. Lot less stress having the shift based so I don't have to take time off and then have people come in early to be at class on time.

DPD6030 · 02-26-2014, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by G G

Thanks Andrew. With the shift based class starting the last week of March and lasting 9 months, and the original class I was going to get in that is Monday through Thursday lasting 4 1/2 months, they both end at almost the same time. Lot less stress having the shift based so I don't have to take time off and then have people come in early to be at class on time.

Glad it is working out for you. I wonder what may cause more stress for you, being an EMT or LEO. I try not to bring things home with me but sometimes it seems unavoidable.

G G · 02-26-2014, 07:57 PM

It's the same for us I think. The problem is hard to put into words. I think we build all the coping mechanisms and think we handle it all very well, but it still takes it's toll on us whether we think it does or not.

G G · 02-27-2014, 06:40 PM

Going to take the FBAT test tomorrow at 12:30, any prayers that you may say will be appreciated.

longknocker · 02-28-2014, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by G G

Going to take the FBAT test tomorrow at 12:30, any prayers that you may say will be appreciated.

Praying At This Moment, My Brother!

Ogre · 02-27-2014, 07:07 PM

Good luck brother.

G G · 02-27-2014, 07:58 PM

Thanks Larry. Hope you are feeling better my friend.

G G · 02-28-2014, 06:48 AM

Thanks Greg I appreciate it brother.

G G · 02-28-2014, 01:34 PM

Passed the FBAT thank the Lord, and that's one step closer.

longknocker · 02-28-2014, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by G G

Passed the FBAT thank the Lord, and that's one step closer.

Dave128 · 02-28-2014, 01:57 PM

Congratulations!

G G · 03-08-2014, 05:46 PM

Okay since I passed the FBAT and went and got the packet to do, I have filled out all the forms. The prospective class members will have to meet on March 17th to do the 1.5 mile run/walk in 19 minutes or less. I was a little apprehensive about this at first, but have been practicing and seems I shouldn't have a hard time making the time.

02-21-2014, 05:41 AM	#1
mikesr1963 CAO FLATHEAD Join Date: Jan 2014 First Name: Mister Location: Nuttsville City Posts: 111 Trading: (0)	Re: Possible Career change (again) You have 11 years in, how many more before you can retire? I ask because I started something I didn't love but can retire at 20 years. Now, at 50, I can retire at any time and do something else if I wish. A great deal of pressure has be lifted because if the bullshit level ever raises again I can submit my paperwork and walk. You've got 11 years plus in, that's a lot of time to walk away from. __________________ Virginia Ham Smokers Cigar Association: President

02-24-2014, 08:19 PM	#2
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Possible Career change (again) Looks like the next class starts the last week of July. I am going to go ahead and enroll and do my FBAT test so I have that done. Lining up things at my current job so I can be at class on time.

02-25-2014, 09:08 AM	#3
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Possible Career change (again) Congratulations and, if it's what you truly want to do, jump on the opportunity! __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

02-25-2014, 05:08 PM	#4
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Possible Career change (again) Thanks Dave. Also found out today that they are trying to put together a firefighter/EMS shift based class. It last's 9 months instead of 4.5 but it will be a lot easier to do instead of having to take shifts off, I would simple go to class every 2nd day off unless it falls on Sunday. Wouldn't have to take any days off at all. I think that would be less stressful on the scheduling.

02-26-2014, 06:12 PM	#5
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Possible Career change (again) Glad to see you are taking the leap. Wishing you all the best.

02-26-2014, 06:22 PM	#6
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Possible Career change (again) Thanks Andrew. With the shift based class starting the last week of March and lasting 9 months, and the original class I was going to get in that is Monday through Thursday lasting 4 1/2 months, they both end at almost the same time. Lot less stress having the shift based so I don't have to take time off and then have people come in early to be at class on time.

02-26-2014, 07:57 PM	#8
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Possible Career change (again) It's the same for us I think. The problem is hard to put into words. I think we build all the coping mechanisms and think we handle it all very well, but it still takes it's toll on us whether we think it does or not.

02-27-2014, 06:40 PM	#9
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Possible Career change (again) Going to take the FBAT test tomorrow at 12:30, any prayers that you may say will be appreciated.

02-27-2014, 07:07 PM	#11
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Possible Career change (again) Good luck brother. __________________

02-27-2014, 07:58 PM	#12
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Possible Career change (again) Thanks Larry. Hope you are feeling better my friend.

02-28-2014, 06:48 AM	#13
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Possible Career change (again) Thanks Greg I appreciate it brother.

02-28-2014, 01:34 PM	#14
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Possible Career change (again) Passed the FBAT thank the Lord, and that's one step closer.

02-28-2014, 01:57 PM	#16
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Possible Career change (again) Congratulations! __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

03-08-2014, 05:46 PM	#17
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Possible Career change (again) Okay since I passed the FBAT and went and got the packet to do, I have filled out all the forms. The prospective class members will have to meet on March 17th to do the 1.5 mile run/walk in 19 minutes or less. I was a little apprehensive about this at first, but have been practicing and seems I shouldn't have a hard time making the time.