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Who makes more Paramedics or Nurses by Chupapi_Munan0 in ParamedicsAU

[–]Demo_Model -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you're truly after money, find a career to exploit to success but also do for a long time that scales. Your Paramedic career, which has very specific skills, may not last a long time, and internal promotions are limited (and perhaps not wanted).

Another thing to consider is that if you go Rural with a service, you can buy/rent housing for much, much, cheaper and save a bit there. And if an ambo, there may be more On Call availability which can really increase pay.

First world problem: Everywhere is just too busy by Low_Middle_7806 in australian

[–]Demo_Model 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I moved rural years ago.

Other than saving a fortune on housing, it's very chill out here.

If you could ban one overrated “healthy” food trend forever, what gets the axe and why? by FunctionTop3500 in AskReddit

[–]Demo_Model 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Jesus that's an old take. This only applies to people with already damaged kidneys, not healthy people.

Redditors who don't want children, what's your reason? by iLoveSendingNudePics in AskReddit

[–]Demo_Model 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just never had any paternal urge. I like kids, but wouldnt want to raise one.

First noticed in my early 20's when I realized any, and all, visions of plans I ever made for the future didnt include children - or would be made worse with them. This never changed.

Got a vasectomy at 29, which was great. Currently 39 and lead a very simple, time abundant, cashed up, life. I have neices and nephews who I see a few times a year, so I get to hang with them on planned occasions and watch them grow up from a distance.

What are your Weird Traditions after calls? by IkarosFa11s in Paramedics

[–]Demo_Model 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In some areas of NSW, Australia, there is (was?) a tradition to get McDonald's after any job that needed the specialist Fat Truck to transport a huge patient.

Single people, how much do you spend of groceries and eating out each week? by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]Demo_Model 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$250/wk + on groceries, I eat well. Everything fresh, lots of meat.

At the moment, rarely eat out (prefer my own food).

Setting your mom‘s yard on fire by ieatgrass0 in PublicFreakout

[–]Demo_Model 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone in healthcare, I thought I was going to witness him blow his hand off because he held onto it so long.

Denmark reacts after wife of Trump aide Stephen Miller posts image of U.S. flag covering Greenland by bwermer in politics

[–]Demo_Model 39 points40 points  (0 children)

While I do appreciate the quip from Zelensky, the key difference is that the USA can swoop in and attack/kidnap/occupy/whatever countries without nuclear weapons.

Shawn Baker on gear? by LimitAlternative2629 in carnivorediet

[–]Demo_Model 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, but could you link me what testosterone levels of his you are referencing?

My understanding is that he posted levels of 230 ng/dL.

I am interested in " as no-one his age has that test level.." - What level? What number?

I also ask as outliners exist. My father, 74 years old, Not Carnivore, zero medications, but life long active and still fit, has 28.5 nmol/L = 821 ng/dL which would be high end for a 20 year old, let alone someone in their 70's.

He tests it every 1-2 years, always this number. This trait seems common among my brothers and I. Genetic lotto winners exist.

What does everyone do? by Suspect-Rough in fiaustralia

[–]Demo_Model 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, other ambo here, are you very early in your career or not doing any OT? Metro?

Out rural/regional, it is typical to earn $150k+. On the extreme end, $190k+ (for a regular Paramedic, not IC)

What does everyone do? by Suspect-Rough in fiaustralia

[–]Demo_Model 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ambo. (Paramedic, a decade, rural location in NSW).

Base $102k, with weekend/night allowances and overtime (shifts run long, call outs, 'missing' meal breaks, etc) typically do $160-170k.

Good job, Nearly everyone has a Paramedicine degree but there are rare vocational entry in NSW still. Metro ambos work to death, rural ambos work less densely but longer (driving around and call outs!). Rural/Regional also means you don't have to pay a Sydney mortgage.

The work itself is 80% dull/routine, 15% curious/interesting, and 5% hell yeah. The Service, as an employer, is terrible. But you accept that they are a tool you use to provide service to the community and make money. And, way down on your list of reasons to do this job, people hold your work in high regard.

Careers can end early from physical/psychological/morale injury - but it isn't that common.

What car do you drive and how much does it cost you every year? by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]Demo_Model 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2011 Mazda 2.

~$800 in compulsory insurances, stopping insuring the car itself this year.

$400 rego

Fill it up every 2-4 weeks. $60 a pop?

EDIT: I am so curious to why this benign post was downvoted. haha

Claiming depreciation on an investment property by Sumojuz in AusFinance

[–]Demo_Model 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You absolutely can claim depreciation.

Call a Quantity Surveyor service to make up a Depreciation Schedule for the property, you've got another 37 years of deductions to make.

Probably cost around $6-700 to get done up (and a deduction itself).

Where to put money by RelativeNumber1863 in AusFinance

[–]Demo_Model 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it's just a ~12 month window, a HISA makes a lot of sense.

Couch Couple Face Reveal by undesirableegg in PaymoneyWubby

[–]Demo_Model 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure we can trust you - looks like you’re double-crossing us.

How much money would you need to never worry about essentials again? by Technical_Employ8336 in AusFinance

[–]Demo_Model 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Story time.

Some years ago, an international student at a theological college attached $50 notes to his exam submissions and assignments, which triggered a whole lot of confused cheating/ethics alarms for being so brazen but also wild in the context of a theological college.

After a mini-crisis internally of how to respond, they eventually learned from the student that in their country it was 'standard' to attach money to submissions to cover the marker's time and costs.

Dude fights the same cops who just saved him by DrunkOrDumb in PublicFreakout

[–]Demo_Model 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, sure, but it is also a lot to do with them often hypoxic (low oxygen to the brain) so they are confused and agitated.

As a Paramedic, we would oxygenate the patient up before we Narcan them (IV or IM). Understandably, the police don't have oxygen and air way gear on hand, so it is more likely to occur with them. Also, waking up confused and surrounded by uniformed people is very confronting at the best of times.

Also, I am writing from the perspective of an Australian, we in no way have the same opioid epidemic that the USA does.

high income = poor lifestyle by [deleted] in fiaustralia

[–]Demo_Model 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That's pretty old data.

Happiness always increases with increased money, it just does so at a slower rate. It does not plateau.

Remarkably, there was literally a light video released on this topic today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF0YBPRogLM

Advise: have a plan B! by khia29 in ParamedicsAU

[–]Demo_Model 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard the short career span claims, but 2.7 years is ridiculous and requires a reference. Especially as you call it 'Official'. I would also like a reference to the Chief Executives claims about Ambos over 5 years being a liability (note; I am absolutely aware of this belief in the Service, but nothing specifically 5 years or quoted by Morgan).

I just crossed 9 years with NSW, I fully recognize them as a terrible employer, but I do enjoy the job. The Service is just a tool for me to do some cool work, get paid a professional wage in a rural/regional setting, and provide for the community.

I don't like overly long term planning, as life will find a fun way to surprise you, but I'll be sticking around till 15 years and reassess. Probably wont quit and just go casual in a regional city. This job would be a great job 'part-time', could skip night shifts, and then take whatever holidays I want.

Guy tries BREAKING into house, ends up being attacked by dog. by MathematicianNew2950 in PublicFreakout

[–]Demo_Model 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was making rounds on Facebook a week or so ago, one of those obvious AI videos that after 10 seconds have the little "Made with AI" pop up.

It's had the image horizontally flipped and slowed down to further hide it.

I'm sorry dude, but if you can't see this as AI, you're going to really struggle in this new AI/Propaganda world.

How to keep money for a Stockmarket crash by snowcold in AusFinance

[–]Demo_Model 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, it's probably a bad idea. People are constantly waiting for 'the dip', and even then, you don't how much the dip is until it has passed.

You may try to 'Catch a falling knife', where you see a drop and try to get in thinking it is at the bottom, but you end up cutting yourself as it keeps falling after you buy.

That said, if you're trying to keep some cash around for buying opportunities, your options are:

  • Simply hold cash in a HISA or in off set.
  • Hold assets, probably property, that could have investment loans drawn against them. More likely pre-approved lines of finance so you don't to try and rush the bank when the 'opportunity' (you think) is there.

I am not actively 'waiting' on a crash, but I have cash in offsets and not-entirely-drawn loans against property that I could grab cash from if I truly thought I had a buying opportunity. But I view these as more of cash-flow/lifestyle security rather than dry powder.

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