"So, you want to be an EMT?" (part 2) [PAF_072]

Work advice:
-Be consistent
-Be friendly with everyone, but friends with a few
-Respect the chain of command, but don't let it be a stick to beat you with.

In this conversation, Daniel and Michelle shares insights and advice for aspiring EMTs and those in the emergency medical services field. The discussion covers the importance of consistency in work habits, the value of building rituals for mental health, navigating workplace relationships, and understanding the chain of command. They emphasize the need for emotional regulation, being friendly yet cautious with colleagues, and the significance of earning respect in leadership roles.

Takeaways
-Be consistent in your work habits to build a good reputation.
-Establish rituals to maintain mental health and sanity.
-Be friendly with everyone, but choose your close friends wisely.
-Emotional regulation is crucial in high-stress jobs.
-Respect the chain of command, but don't let it be used against you.
-Not everyone who acts friendly is a true friend.
-Be cautious about what personal information you share at work.
-Leadership should be based on respect and trust, not authority alone.
-Workplace relationships can be complex; navigate them carefully.
-Consistency in habits and emotional responses is key to success.

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