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Originally Posted by GomerPile
I always find this interesting, I know a few Firefighters and their unions always push for work life balance in schedule etc.... then they all have side gigs, which would defeat that balance IMO. I also know several firefighters who have had major mental health issues and a few succumbed to it, for that reason I dont recommend it.
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Traumatic stress injury and other mental health issues are definitely a factor. As long as that doesn't get you, you only work like 8 24 hour shifts per month. That leaves a lot of time for work life balance. The side gig, for many, can be a stress reliever.