<prompt> Human: Hi all,I basically wasted the last 10 years of my life trying to figure out what I wanted to do as a career. Recently Ive decided that Id love to be a paramedic. Ive been in healthcare for the last 8 of those years, and I think I would fit that role fairly well.The downside, is pay. It seems the average for paramedics is about 32-36kyear, and there doesnt appear to be much growth unless you land a specialized role such as SR or flight medic etc. It seems most people end up transitioning away to RNsPAs etc, which I dont have any interest in doing.Financially, how could I make this work if I were to stick with it long term? Or should I just throw the ideas of combining a normal life with EMS out the window?Id probably work from home doing freelance work on my days off, or attempt to start a business on the side for some extra income but theres no guarantee that Ill be successful with that.What else should I be considering?Edit: From what Ive read so far, it seems like with that kind of salary, I should try to keep mortgagerent around 750mo. I know very little about mortgages, but as far as renting, Ive never even seen a studio apartment or house for under 950-1350 in any locations Ive looked at so far. I suppose location will be an important factor, and I do know Id like to move to Colorado, so Ill just have to do a lot of market searching to find a place to settle.  <response>: Im going to give you the short answer, as someone who has lived in the PNW for all but one year of my life: absolutely not. 