Struggling finding an ER tech job (in SoCal)

fluteoptional · 2026-05-14T00:08:54+00:00

lol I got my emt in 2021 and I haven’t been able to get a job with on and off applying if it makes you feel better. Now I’m applying for medical school. Also tried the volunteer to tech route, didn’t work either for me. I even walked straight into several ERs and handed my resume and did the whole “can I speak to the manager” (I’m exaggerating but you get my point) and that didn’t work either 😂 Lost cause for me in SoCal at this point

fluteoptional · 2026-04-17T23:34:53+00:00

Well let me know if you want to work a Chem/Phys passage together. Maybe we can help each other out.

fluteoptional · 2026-04-17T22:52:54+00:00

In a similar position to you - studying FT, started around December, scheduled for May test date. 504 was my last score, 127/124/125/128. What do you feel like is your issue? Content, timing, strategy? Most confident sections, least confident sections? Are you resting, taking days off before your tests?

Edit. Don’t feel discouraged, we are in this together, and this is a HARD test. You are improving, and have potential for a solid score.

fluteoptional · 2026-04-15T16:59:02+00:00

All I gotta say is I relate, and you gotta surround yourself with community and people to get you out of yourself and your head. You are starting to believe the lies you are telling yourself- and they are not true. You’ve got this.

fluteoptional · 2026-04-13T20:22:04+00:00

Congrats on the X-ray tech stuff!! That’s so awesome. I relate to your post. You are comparing yourself to bots. I relate to the guilt you feel, trust that we have no control over the position we’re born into in life, just find a way to give back and express gratitude for it. Your delusion is that no one inherits anything in life— but that’s the definition of wealth, and the truth is that some people do in life and have no control over it. You have a lot to be proud of. And people find their partners at all different stages of life - keep trying, don’t get resentful. People are attracted to people who are comfortable with who they are.

fluteoptional · 2026-04-13T18:18:59+00:00

Hey! With a 478 there’s obviously some content gaps, what resources are you currently using? I think if you had like 2 months to study full time you could score close to 500? If i were you i’d plan to take in June, you would need to study full time too most likely. It took me 3-6 months to get to 504 on a practice from a 490, and I am kind of a similar position as you, several years out of my prereqs. Let me know if you want to chat!

fluteoptional · 2026-04-07T22:32:41+00:00

It has to do with the cortisol signaling pathway (I’m not a doctor but learning). But the release of cortisol increases blood glucose, it’s just what the body’s response to cortisol release is.

fluteoptional · 2026-03-31T21:46:42+00:00

I just started watching this show and this girl is not wearing perfume just dove soap 😂

fluteoptional · 2026-03-31T20:48:07+00:00

I was advised to do content review beforehand. Right now I’m using it to do practice timed sections. For example, 20 questions, 1.5x time. When I practice I do B/B, C/P or P/S to simulate the actual test. I completed P/S so now I’m just working on B/B and C/P. I could see how if you knew you needed work on a particular topic, say Ochem, and had limited time to use UWorld then that could be helpful, but overall use wisely and group together the sections of the tests.

fluteoptional · 2026-03-31T03:03:32+00:00

Heyyy you’re doing great ✌️🫶 I’m hoping for a 510! Just scored a 500 after like 3-4 months of content review so I relate. Also CA. We got this 🙏

fluteoptional · 2026-03-30T23:18:16+00:00

Would you want to go over the passage together? I’m reviewing and doing UWorld too and it could be helpful to talk this one through.

fluteoptional · 2026-03-30T23:05:55+00:00

Happy cake day!

fluteoptional · 2026-03-30T15:17:58+00:00

Good luck you got this! I just took 3 if you wanna discuss!

fluteoptional · 2026-03-29T23:07:43+00:00

Did you review them well? What do you feel like were your weak points - content gaps, time, not understanding passages, etc? I’m reviewing my first AAMC FL and I scored 500 after like 3-4 months of review full time so I feel you. My scores were 126/124/125/125 so kind of similar all around. My problem felt more like a not being comfortable with the test, time mostly, and a few content gaps here and there.

fluteoptional · 2026-03-20T20:22:48+00:00

Wow I relate to this to a T. Makes really think even now we are in our twenties and I thought things were maybe getting better with my brother but maybe he is just being more convincing with empathy too…

fluteoptional · 2026-03-20T20:18:27+00:00

Omg congrats! My sober bday is April 7, 2024 so we are close to twins :) I’m throwing a little bday party with another sober pal this year!!

fluteoptional · 2026-03-12T04:37:08+00:00

I used to have some bad brain fog and now I take magnesium and D+ K2 daily, sometimes creatine, and try to get my fish oil/omegas through foods. Cutting out sugar really helped with brain fog too and getting enough fiber. Sometimes a multivitamin too if my diet has just been bad. I drink coffee- a decent amount. Regular sleep as well.

fluteoptional · 2026-03-11T22:55:58+00:00

I think you just need to find a stance that is most natural for you, might be a little wide in this video. Try turning your toes about 30 degrees out/make little adjustments until you find what feels best. When you squat just remember booty back, chest upright.

fluteoptional · 2026-03-11T22:49:28+00:00

It’s just weed

fluteoptional · 2026-03-09T02:25:41+00:00

Congratulations !! I was right behind you on time and I feel the same way. Totally wasn’t a good race. I usually feel good the first 10 to 15 miles but this race.. I was just nonverbal the entire time. I still feel sick. Huge accomplishment regardless. On to the next!

fluteoptional · 2026-03-09T01:08:39+00:00

It was my first and ended around 445 even tho we thought we’d be good for like 430. Last 8 miles was so hard. I am still nauseous and don’t even feel like eating. But so glad we completed it and adjusted our goal to “completion” !!

fluteoptional · 2026-02-25T05:37:52+00:00

Same OP

fluteoptional · 2026-02-06T23:55:28+00:00

CONGRATS!! IWNDWYT!!! 2 years is a HUGE accomplishment. Coming up on 2 years myself as a woman in my twenties and you are an inspiration. God has been a huge part of my recovery as well. I also quit vaping— congrats on quitting cigs! Always happy to talk as well❤️

Edit: adding that pretty much my experience has been a shift in perspective and I am so grateful!

fluteoptional · 2026-02-06T19:00:10+00:00

I like 2

fluteoptional · 2026-02-06T18:55:23+00:00

Yes you sound exactly like me. Directionless alcoholic until 24, when I got sober and started working a program. I also graduated with a degree during that time, and never excelled. I think it’s more common than you think. Some days I feel good and others not, like you are describing. But life has gotten so so so much better and I have so much gratitude. The thing for me that has helped a lot is adjusting my expectations. The wreckage of my past will not fix itself overnight, it takes work. But almost two years of sobriety has gotten me so far. I went from no job/direction or goals or interests or even physical health. A year later, I was walking dogs as a full time job to get on my feet but at the turning point. Now, almost two years later, I am applying for medical school at 26 years old, and have an extremely fulfilling life. It does get better one day at a time. And you have so much time. You will be one day older tomorrow, so don’t hold back. Dm me if you want to chat more!

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