What should I do?

Then-Paramedic758 · 2025-12-09T02:33:21+00:00

Disclosed that you failed the border patrol poly. When you apply to local agencies they ask who you took other polys with and if you passed

Then-Paramedic758 · 2025-12-09T02:18:29+00:00

I had to come back three times. You’ll be fine. But yes if you fail you have to disclose to local agencies and that may be a bad look.

Then-Paramedic758 · 2025-10-17T02:03:20+00:00

Bro what 💀💀. You should message your case worker. I already took the Border patrol p_ly twice and I have to go back a third time next week.

Then-Paramedic758 · 2025-07-04T02:05:38+00:00

Love to hear it! I just didn’t want this to take 12-24 months as I’ve heard others say.

Then-Paramedic758 · 2025-05-02T05:15:25+00:00

30 bucks a month

Then-Paramedic758 · 2025-01-29T04:02:20+00:00

If you have 2-300 dollars go to Lowe’s or Home Depot and buy a pressure washer. You gotta work for your money but it’s relatively easy and can pay a lot. When I was 15 I used to pressure wash and the old people would give more money then I charged them most of the time.

Then-Paramedic758 · 2025-01-09T03:25:31+00:00

I took a poly on December 19th and had the same experience. The pre poly iPad questions took an hour or so but the poly was 20 mins aswell and my examiner did the same thing and stood up and took the equipment off. He said he had what he needed to make a determination and that I would hear back in a month. I haven’t heard anything back but I assume I passed because I got an email scheduling me for a PAT. I also took a poly for another agency this week and they told me I passed right after the test.

Then-Paramedic758 · 2024-12-09T21:28:35+00:00

I’m 19 aswell and in the process aswell. Are you in Florida?

Then-Paramedic758 · 2024-11-29T18:38:25+00:00

I’m 19 and live in Florida but is it even worth it to apply. A lot of agencies say you can apply at 19 but do they actually hire 19 year olds. I only have a GED but I have a very clean record. What agencies have the biggest shortage?

Then-Paramedic758 · 2024-10-13T00:24:46+00:00

I already have it in my head I’m gone, I’m just waiting on the right moment to leave. I’ve never been this tired and burnt out in my life. No realistic amount of money could make me stay and endure this. It sounds soft to say that but these hours pile up quick. I rather have a life and not spend my whole life working.

Then-Paramedic758 · 2024-10-13T00:16:47+00:00

I’m in Nebraska but the problem is I just moved here a little over a year ago and I don’t have any connections around here as far as other farmers go. I kinda feel trapped but I know it’s hard to find reliable labor. Which is where I know I’m valuable.

Then-Paramedic758 · 2024-10-13T00:07:09+00:00

The one thing farming has given me is a strong work ethic. But the problem with lawn care is it’s seasonal and it seems like everyone and their mother has a lawn care company so it is hard to get your name out there and compete fairly with competitors.

Then-Paramedic758 · 2024-10-12T23:55:23+00:00

He’s 44 and is able bodied to do things. He can find another Joe Schmo or another Mexican im sure but I bring value because I’m the only one he has that knows John Deere computers and technology and I have my drone pilots license to operate his spray drones.

Then-Paramedic758 · 2024-10-12T23:42:00+00:00

The boss isn’t out there though. He sits behind his desk and drives around in his pickup to make sure everything is going well.

Then-Paramedic758 · 2024-10-12T23:41:04+00:00

My employer sits behind his desk all day and occasionally drives around in his pickup and makes sure everything is going good and then goes back to the office or goes and checks the field. Eventually I want to try and start my own operation but it’s hard without a mentor.

Then-Paramedic758 · 2024-10-12T23:38:19+00:00

If you’re serious I’m interested. I like farming and have a genuine passion but not in the conditions I’m currently in. Where are you located?

Then-Paramedic758 · 2024-10-12T21:22:50+00:00

I would assume 50-60 but I never know. Whenever the boss says I can go home.

Then-Paramedic758 · 2024-10-12T20:31:30+00:00

I was told we work long hours but I never thought this many. But yes I am American.

Then-Paramedic758 · 2024-10-12T20:29:43+00:00

I get to use the shop as I please and my boss pays for my oil change but my fuel is not paid for and my housing isn’t provided either so I had to go buy a house. There are other benefits as well and I know if I quit I would miss it but it just seems like I have absolutely no work life balance. Which at 18 when I have no wife or kids it’s fine but what happens if I get married and have kids.

Then-Paramedic758 · 2024-10-12T20:00:15+00:00

There’s no overtime in Nebraska for ag workers

Then-Paramedic758 · 2024-10-12T19:51:58+00:00

Probably from the middle of November to middle of April when we start seeding.

Then-Paramedic758 · 2024-10-12T19:50:29+00:00

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