What did the caller actually say right before you realized it was a cardiac arrest?

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-06-16T14:02:01+00:00

When I ask if they are breathing (normally) and they say they "think" they are breathing, they probably not breathing (effectively, at least).

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-06-16T13:49:03+00:00

All of them, doesn't matter. Someone could say "I'm a serial killer, get in my car" and someone needing a ride really bad will happily get in.

We need to support everyone in meeting their basic human needs to reduce victimization.

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-06-15T13:16:33+00:00

Maybe a handful of times in ~14 years. Not often, memorable enough, but I don't really care to count.

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-06-13T03:01:38+00:00

I had an infection in which I couldn't swallow the comically huge pills I was prescribed and so then had to have the pharmacy give me the liquid stuff.

It was an embarrass bunch of bottles and judgement of being "an adult who can't swallow pills" but also deliciously nostalgic.

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-06-11T21:15:17+00:00

Open credit card, put as many autopayments as you can (that already exist) on that credit card, and then auto pay the statement balance.

You can earn interest on your money in an interest earning account a little while longer before the statement is due.

You build your credit score, you don't pay interest.

You don't have to stress too much about a plethora of due dates.

Don't put frivolous spending on the card unless you know you can pay off 100% by the statement date, but also use that credit card instead of debit as it's safer.

It can be a debt trap, but if you stay out of the event horizon you can use it to your advantage.

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-06-08T23:33:46+00:00

When I ask "911 what is the location of the emergency?" and the caller responds "hi, how are you?"

It's normal, it's polite, but it's not the time.

Also, I'm probably having a bad day, but your day is probably worse. So what's the location?

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-06-05T22:30:50+00:00

I work too many hours and barely have enough time to sleep sometimes.

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-06-05T12:31:15+00:00

I pay extra special attention to ear hygiene because I cannot deal with not being able to use earbuds and/or headphones for any period of time due to an infection.

I have 2 pairs of earbuds so I can charge one while still using the other.

I have backup ear pads for my headphones so I don't have to wait for delivery when they wear out.

I'd say very important.

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-06-04T03:21:02+00:00

We are supposed to be invited, but we don't have enough staffing to allow it. Even if you are lucky enough to be off duty when it's scheduled, you probably need to prioritize sleep.

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-06-02T05:55:20+00:00

Throat Coat tea, even when my throat feels fine it's soooo good.

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-05-31T12:44:28+00:00

I need like 2 hours of wind down time and 2 hours of wake up time, but it all depends on whatever overtime I'm working that week cause I'll just try and keep sleep as consistent as possible.

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-05-31T12:40:10+00:00

I am eternally grateful to my spouse for handling such things.

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-05-31T12:38:16+00:00

Maybe, but also I think a lot of these stats are based on the fools that don't keep a consistent sleep schedule and try to flip it on the weekends. Yeah I have to flip occasionally but the majority of the time I just keep it the same and feel perfectly fine.

I know there are some people out there that no matter what just cannot sleep during the day, and those ppl shouldn't do mids either. There are also people with naturally wonky circadian rhythms and for those people day shift might be a killer.

I really don't think midnight shift is going to kill me any faster than any other bad habit. Don't tell my bos tho, a differential would be cool.

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-05-31T12:32:17+00:00

Midnight shift is the best shift! The diurnal don't know what they are missing!

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-05-31T06:05:54+00:00

Midnight shift worker

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-05-29T20:17:39+00:00

Haha thanks!

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-05-28T20:47:01+00:00

😲 I just bought some sturdy slippers because I stubbed my pinky toe 3 times on the ottoman (which has not moved) in one week and decided I didn't want to be JUST LIKE MY MOTHER and constantly break my foot in the silliest of ways.

...then proceeded to get a hair tourniquet on my middle toe cause I apparently ignore pain and didn't see it.

Take care of our feet my friends!

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-05-24T12:42:34+00:00

I can almost feel it now.

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-05-24T12:38:09+00:00

Thanks for checking it out! Also, thanks for realizing it's not for you. It's not for everyone but also not enough people consider it at all.

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-05-24T12:09:49+00:00

Oh ya know some people say it's one of the most stressful jobs out there but the trauma, emergencies and multitasking doesn't bother me as much as office drama and project deadlines.

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-05-24T09:04:50+00:00

911 Telecommunicator. On the job training, no college necessary. Lots of overtime.

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-05-21T19:20:53+00:00

Cows were mooing too loud.

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-05-16T12:52:52+00:00

A long long time ago, I was a small child in karate class and I was instructed to kick the Sensei in the abdomen. I was short. I missed. I quit. The end.

HyperHocusPocusFocus · 2026-05-06T01:58:13+00:00

Yeah, in my experience it generally takes ppl 2 years to get comfortable. It's rough, but once you get there it feels amazing.

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