I GOT A JOB!!!!!!

  • amwatson
    Holmen,WI
    Posts: 5130
    May 21, 2010 at 1:47 am #1267687

    I know it is amazing, but it is true. I have been laid off since January of 2009. Since then, I went back to school and received my EMT-Basic license, then I just finished my EMT-Intermediate Technician license, and I still have 1 more semester to go to graduate with my Medical Assistant degree. It has been a long battle with lots of hours spent in the classroom, studying, in ER doing clinicals, and in the ambulance doing clinicals.
    I will be employed by Berlin Ambulance service in Berlin, WI. The scheduling is flexible and I can still work when I go back to school this fall.
    I have been looking for an ambulance job for awhile and I finally landed it. I am excited to start this coming Monday.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18924
    May 21, 2010 at 1:50 am #873601

    Congrats Mike. It is good to see hard work and determination pay off for a guy.

    walleyejgr
    Posts: 281
    May 21, 2010 at 1:55 am #873604

    congrats to ya on your schooling and job

    get_hooked
    Dundee, Wi
    Posts: 94
    May 21, 2010 at 1:58 am #873605

    Its nice to hear some good news for a change. Thanks for sharing it and I hope your new job is as exciting as you are about it. Good luck!

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59940
    May 21, 2010 at 2:01 am #873606

    Keep up on the continuing education Wats! It sneaks up on ya.

    Congrats!

    John Schultz
    Inactive
    Portage, WI
    Posts: 3309
    May 21, 2010 at 2:03 am #873607

    Congratulations. Berlin is a nice town.

    jerrj01
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 1547
    May 21, 2010 at 2:12 am #873609

    Woohoo. Congrats. Nice to here some good news. Thanks for sharing.

    amwatson
    Holmen,WI
    Posts: 5130
    May 21, 2010 at 2:15 am #873614

    I can say that I have given up a lot of my fishing time to go to school. It is a little harder to go back to school when you are close to 40. But, I did pull a 3.70 GPA. I honestly did not see myself going back to school, but the economy gave me the opportunity and I ran with it. I am glad I did it.
    The downside is I had to let the boat go and a lot of my fishing gear in order to keep things above water. In the end I am sure it will be worth it. But, I sure would like to hit the water again someday.

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13302
    May 21, 2010 at 2:28 am #873620

    Great News Mike! I know you sacrificed a lot over the last year going back to school. We know know you’ll do well in your new career!

    cougareye
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 4143
    May 21, 2010 at 2:43 am #873624

    Great to hear Mike!! As someone said before, Berlin is a nice town. Fished years ago with a guide from Berlin. He was a part time police officer. If he’s still doing that, I’m sure you’ll meet.

    Eric

    trophy19
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 1206
    May 21, 2010 at 2:43 am #873625

    Awesome, Mike.

    Lost my boat too….it’s just another “thing” that can be replaced. Can’t replace education. Good luck on your new job. Changing your moniker to “Ditch Doctor”??

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12318
    May 21, 2010 at 2:50 am #873626

    Congrats! God knows you earned it!

    jeff-rudy
    Rosemount, MN
    Posts: 225
    May 21, 2010 at 2:51 am #873627

    Congratulations!!

    Sorry it took soooo long, but I totally respect you initiative!!!

    Rudy

    blue-fleck
    Dresbach, MN
    Posts: 7872
    May 21, 2010 at 2:53 am #873628

    Congrats Mike. Way to stick with it.

    Richard V.
    Somewhere over the rainbow
    Posts: 2596
    May 21, 2010 at 2:58 am #873629

    Congratulations Mike, 3.7 is a pretty darn good GPA. If I ever get up that way with my boat I’ll let you know and you are welcome to hop in with me. That goes for the ice season also.

    mikkar
    South Saint Paul, MN
    Posts: 223
    May 21, 2010 at 2:59 am #873630

    Congrats Mike, its always good to see some good news. its a long road and you persavered.

    francisco4
    Holmen, WI
    Posts: 3605
    May 21, 2010 at 2:59 am #873631

    Way to keep plugging along! You have earned it. Are you moving?

    FDR

    amwatson
    Holmen,WI
    Posts: 5130
    May 21, 2010 at 3:06 am #873635

    Quote:

    Are you moving?


    Not planning on leaving the area. The kids are too involved with school and we like Holmen. The commute is not too bad. From what I saw of Berlin, it is a nice little town.

    Thank everyone for their responses, I appreciate all of them.

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    May 21, 2010 at 3:22 am #873644

    Congrats Mike!!!
    Great to hear that your hard work has paid off for you!

    pool-8-lax
    La Crosse Wisconsin
    Posts: 209
    May 21, 2010 at 3:47 am #873649

    Nice Job Mike..Next time you take a study break and want to wet a line give me a shout…

    Grouse_Dog
    The Shores of Lake Harriet
    Posts: 2043
    May 21, 2010 at 4:30 am #873659

    You are a great example of what its like to be an AMERICAN. Your hard work and willingness to “retool” is truly impressive.

    Reading your post should be an example as to how to approach the changes life throws at you. Too many people are “the victim” and complain about how somebody wronged them vs looking at themselves and figuring out what they need to do differently.

    My hat is off to you on a job well done!!!

    Dog

    drifter295
    Hastings MN
    Posts: 413
    May 21, 2010 at 10:59 am #873683

    Congrats!!!!! I wish you the best of luck in your new job, starting over is a challenge, run with your new opportunity

    pool13_jeff
    NW, IL
    Posts: 884
    May 21, 2010 at 11:04 am #873684

    Now that is great news! Congratulations for sticking with it!

    rod-man
    Pine City, MN.
    Posts: 1279
    May 21, 2010 at 1:32 pm #873704

    Congrats wats
    I’ll feel much safer going through Berlin
    knowing you are on the job

    yellowdog
    Alma Wi
    Posts: 1303
    May 21, 2010 at 2:00 pm #873713

    Good for you Mike! You deserve it.

    mikehd
    Dousman, WI
    Posts: 965
    May 21, 2010 at 4:45 pm #873760

    Quote:

    But, I sure would like to hit the water again someday.

    Congratulations Mike. That is awesome, a lot of work and you earned it. Great GPA too.

    When you feel the need to hit the water again let me know. I’d be happy to have you on board again.

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