I’m currently 27 years old and an EMT for about half a year. I’ve been told by 2 different fire captains that I need to apply as a firefighter and I will get hired. My problem is I’m afraid of my work history. I’ve worked at some awful private practices and have maybe 1 good reference from 5 different awful jobs, but I’ve never been fired.
Also, I have had roommates who were heavily into drugs and alcohol. I don’t do drugs or drink, but I’ve always had to live in low places to save money. I’m afraid that will also make me look bad.
Will this affect my chances of getting hired? I’m getting worried about my life and where it’s going, considering I’m almost 30 and EMT’s get paid minimum wage here. I am finally able to go to college, so I’m also working on getting my associates in hopes that it will further my chances.
I’d really just appreciate any advice I could get. The fear I have for applying is frustrating me. I’m just afraid of getting rejected due to a bad background check on previous work history or living spaces and then having that follow me everywhere.
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I’m currently 27 years old and an EMT for about half a year. I’ve been told by 2 different fire captains that I need to apply as a firefighter and I will get hired. My problem is I’m afraid of my work history. I’ve worked at some awful private practices and have maybe 1 good reference from 5 different awful jobs, but I’ve never been fired.
Also, I have had roommates who were heavily into drugs and alcohol. I don’t do drugs or drink, but I’ve always had to live in low places to save money. I’m afraid that will also make me look bad.
Will this affect my chances of getting hired? I’m getting worried about my life and where it’s going, considering I’m almost 30 and EMT’s get paid minimum wage here. I am finally able to go to college, so I’m also working on getting my associates in hopes that it will further my chances.
I’d really just appreciate any advice I could get. The fear I have for applying is frustrating me. I’m just afraid of getting rejected due to a bad background check on previous work history or living spaces and then having that follow me everywhere.
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