Just like school

I have to say there is one thing I have noticed in my short time on the road; the crew room is just like being back at school. From the obvious observation, that myself, as a new ambulance technician is the new kid in school that every one is wary of and not sure if they are any good.

However, there are loads of other similarities. You have the different friendship groups, the micky taking, classroom pranks and of course as a newbie the uneasiness of having to prove yourself to fit in with this new "school".

Now I have felt like the new kid at work places before, but this has been so similar to school. I have been doing all the extra bits that you do as a "new kid" to fit in. Some of the best advice I can give is don't get on the wrong side of the locals; a few rules I have found.

@ Don't wake a sleeping ambulance bod - it doesn't bode well for future popularity
@ Always offer to make everyone else a cup of tea when you are making yourself one
@ Learn to do extra tasks without being asked - such as wash the ambulance (shows willingness.

Today I seem to have had a breakthrough, for the first time I feel as though I am starting to become a part of the mould. A part of the team a proper. I don't know what has happened, but the fear and trepedation and being the quite kid in the corner feeling has gone. This is a great feeling to have, and one that has been very much worth it. I am really starting to thoroughly enjoy this job.