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Originally Posted by Harbourmouth
Why? From January until the end of April I work a MINIMUM of 60 hours a week and don't get an extra penny for it. I'm getting pretty frustrated with people with about half the education level I have demanding to make as much as I do just because they live in Alberta.
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No offense, but it sounds to me like you may be getting the shaft from your employer. I have less formal education than a paramedic, and I make about what they are asking to make.
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Originally Posted by Harbourmouth
Calgary transit is a perfect example. They drive a bus. I have more sympathy for the EMT....
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Once again, not a fair comparison IMHO, (and it seems like you might agree.) Bottom line, when my heart stops beating I want the best guy (or gal) available to be there to defribulate my ass. I don't want the best one deciding to heck with it and getting a job pushing a mail cart for an oil company.
The other difference; EMS could raise their rates again. What are they at now? Best estimate I could get online was $300-400 per ride. And most people's insurance pays for it. Would it make a difference if it was $500?