Paramedic Job Description

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Prostitute: Someone who is equipped to - and at least marginally

willing to provide a certain specialized service. Said person is

near-universally looked down upon as a lesser form of life, not

deserving of common courtesies, referred to with derogatory words, and

totally disposable right

up to the moment when they're desperately needed. Even then, treatment

received generally increases only to the consideration level given to

indentured servants. There may be a brief moment of recognition and

possibly gratitude at the end, but it's uncommon and altogether

fleeting. The completion of one job brings only the beginning of the

next job. There's pay or some other quid pro quo involved, but nowhere

near enough unless the person in question can and does cater to

unusual needs, and even then it might not be enough. Said person may

often be trying to get out of this life and typically fails -

recidivism rate is high. May be forced into or back into the life by

circumstance, or by " just one time and that's it " thinking. Tends to

wear clothing styles and/or carry specific items that make their

profession obvious. Typically required to work criminally-long shifts

and late nights, and associate with undesirable elements of society.

Day to day life involves getting f*cked rapidly and frequently. May

develop serious health problems as a direct result of the work, even

if preventative measures are properly taken. Often works in dirty,

loud, hazardous environments with notable temperature extremes. Gets a

high percentage of work via word-of-mouth. Can often be found with a

group of people in the same line of work, bitching about the life in

general and particular clients in specific. Probably still likes the

service being provided to some degree, but probably not in the context

of work - maintains a firm line between doing it for personal reasons

and doing it on the job: the former is for actual enjoyment. The

latter is solely for obtaining money, though pride may be taken in

possessing the skills necessary to do the job well. Can only

pick-and-choose clients if *exceptionally* skilled and in demand, or

has a *very* understanding boss who makes it a point to look out for

employees. Usually bills by the engaement, hired by clients with

little-to-no regard for lasting consequences, who likely will demand

things without actually knowing what they entail, and who don't care

about why or how or what is needed, only how fast it can be

accomplished.

Paramedic: Um... yeah.