The World’s Okayest Medic Podcast Life Advice, Jumping Ship, & The Death of Crozer EMS
Apr 24, 2025
The podcast dives into the emotional journey of leaving Crozer EMS, with heartfelt reflections on camaraderie and support. It explores the nomadic nature of EMS careers and the critical cues for recognizing when to move on from toxic work environments. Listeners are encouraged to engage in deep self-reflection before making job transitions. The discussion emphasizes the importance of workplace culture and mentorship over mere salary, calling for a holistic approach to career satisfaction in emergency services.
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Think Before You Leave
- When feeling unhappy at work, write down specific reasons and pros and cons of leaving your agency.
- Assess factors like vehicle condition, equipment quality, and management responsiveness before making a job change.
Modern Workforce's Job Reality
- The younger workforce no longer tolerates indifferent employers or loyalty expectations.
- Holding onto an old 1950s career mindset is unrealistic in today's job market.
Leaving Crozier EMS Due To Benefits
- Mike loved working at Crozier EMS but left due to unmanageable benefit cost increases.
- The system was sold to a corporate entity that neglected and eventually shut down the health system.