Camean

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    4 hours ago, Tranz426 said:

    At first you were worried about the pay too low, and now you say its "absurdly high",  you sound vey confused.  This is a type of job you don't want to be confused.

     Not trying to pick on you, its just there is thousands of people that would love to get the call.  Unfortunately most won't.  It took me 5 years and just about aged out.  Its kinda silly and selfish to be worried about the pay when that is something easily figured out with a lil research or time of actual job offer.  

     

    Again, im not trying to come after you.  Its just in my experience, im seeing more and more guys come on the job for the wrong reasons and guys that deserve it get screwed.

     

    Goodluck if you go foward.

     

    There is no confusion. I know that the starting pay is too low to sustain my current household and the top pay exceeded my expectation. You could argue "absurdly" is a poor choice of words. But to be honest, it was 1:15am and I was tired and  excited by the chance at the career. As I said, I'd do it for much less. It's not about the money as long as  it's enough to keep my home. 

     

    You say it's "silly" and "selfish" to be worried whether or not I can support my family. I have to disagree. As far as research, I attempted. It's how I found this site. As far as the right/wrong reasons or who does/doesn't deserves it, I'm not sure why you would even add this in a reply to me. I've never expressed my motivation for this career. If you have issues with people getting on the job, I respectfully ask you leave me out of it. 

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    2 hours ago, dwcfireman said:

     

    A.  You beat me to an answer.

     

    B.  I just read he contract, and it looks pretty good.You hear that, Camean?!?!?

     

    Yes. That pay seems absurdly high..i would be very happy with much less. Needless to say I will try my hardest to qualify going forward. Ladder44 and dwcfireman, thank you. Very helpful, I'm glad I came here. 

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    1 hour ago, dwcfireman said:

     

    If it's a job that you REALLY want, and it's a career that you REALLY want to follow, then the starting pay shouldn't be a consideration.  It's kind of like a hobby or a vacation; You love something, so you find a a way to afford it, and you make it happen.  But, taking on a career in firefighting is is a big decision.  You REALLY need to love the job and love the career, because it is a lot of hard work, physically and mentally.  If you REALLY want to do this, you will have to make the sacrifice, even if it means working side jobs.  I have a part-time job, and sometimes pick up work at another if I need a few extra bucks for something.  So, trust me, you can make it work.

    I appreciate your input, and you're right, I can make it work for a period of time. But my wife and I just bought a house and my second son is on the way. Saying the starting pay shouldn't be considered would just be irresponsible. I've heard that it may be possible to keep my current employment and be a fire fighter, which would solve the problem. If that is not possible then I need to know what long term pay is like. I can't keep my home on 38k. 

     

    I will call Monday and try to get a answer on the pay scale. again, I appreciate you're comments. But telling me "you can make it work" without tell me for how long i'll have to "make it work" is not helpful. 

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