Firefighter Works Three Jobs to Support His Family | A Hidden America with Diane Sawyer PART 1/4
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- Опубликовано: 13 янв 2017
- Chris Smith works as a firefighter and as a paramedic in two different towns in Pennsylvania to support his wife and their children.
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He works REAL ass jobs and doesn't get squat, that's crazy
he would get money if he was full time,15 hours a week is nothing.
@@darknightcorexd7227 A lot of EMT's/ Paramedics start at $9 or $11 an hour in some areas and work very long shifts. Kind of wondering where the several K on an ambulance bill goes. Its an outrageous amount, but I would be happier of the EMTs were paid a living wage.
@@darknightcorexd7227 This isn't 15 hours a week. That is 15 hours in 1 day plus the other jobs. This dude is definitely doing more than 40 hours a week on all his jobs and it still doesn't make a dent.
15 hr days. Not a week
DarkNightcore Xd 15 hours a day he works on that job he works 2 continuous days come home for a couple hours on the 3rd day then does it all over again
People think I am selfish for not wanting to have children but when I see the situation in this world I think I made the best decision.
So true and as for me, I BITTERLY AGREE.
But I'll keep the hope alive until maybe I'm 50 years old.
Same i want a family but the situation today just looks very difficult so im waiting to see where this is going until then just work hard pay off mortgage and then a business
Ayyo Tube no you just made your life meaningless, reproducing is life’s purpose. Ever notice it’s the only thing that all living creatures have in common
@@j.a.b.productions762 some ppl are happy with no kids not everyone wants to have there kids
Lady, I do NOT blame you because i, too, am thinking if I should have children in my life as well.
It's VERY possible i may not have any children. It's INDEED A TOUGH DECISION and BITTERING. 💔
If this keeps up, I'm not going to......
the truth HURTS....💔💔💔💔
Not one but two high stress jobs AND a family to support? Man, I can't even take care of myself..
That's how I feel. I must be doing something wrong if I have no kids or husband and still "feel" squeezed. I look at people like this and just count my blessings because this man really does have stress.
He brought it all upon himself he didn’t have to get married and have 2 kids he’s responsible for them.
@@videogameerrors5943 - Unfortunately, it is true that when a man takes on a wife and kids he is responsible for them. He wanted to start a family.
All choices he made without anyone forcing him.
@@ecclairmayo4153 For him he has a reason to live and keep working. He has a beautiful kid and wife. People like us got nothing to live for.
That girl wrote 300,000 for the middle class Income Lol
Hi Lo her parents are wealthy she knows nothing about money
Cairo M not all of us🤷♀️
She was delusional 😑
just look at her jacket you can tell
Yes, delusional. Someone is still paying her living expenses.
I grew up with my Dad who worked long hours - he would leave the house before I woke up and would get home after my bedtime. I only saw him during the weekends or if I stayed up a little longer - he would stand in the doorway of my bedroom and whisper good night.
One birthday, I was in bed and he came home late, he came into my room and whispered the words to Happy Birthday and cried. When people think of poverty, they think of lack of food, unable to pay bills but for me, most importantly what I lacked was the time with my Dad. I would rather skip a meal or two so I can have more time with my Dad.
J Groenveld,
😢😢😢😢😢😢😢💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Family time a fast dwindling resource.
😭😭😭 I'm crying real tears
💔 Im so sorry that you had to go through that
J Groenveld Wow. As a father to a 3 year old what you said almost made cry.
A college degree doesn't automatically mean you'll be successful... Colleges say that because they want your money
Same goes for trade schools.
A A si true!!!!
College degrees only certified at a particular jobs
Work smart not hard don't get student loans that take years to pay off
Just steer clear of auto mechanics for trade schools. No money in it, period. Horrible work conditions
This is why people sell drugs. Normals jobs are not enough. It’s sad
That is never an excuse.
They’re contributing to this. Imagine how many people they have made become addicts. Those addicts could’ve been someone else but since everyone wants money. It’s a waste really.
@@VanquishMediaDE You right. It's not an excuse that's why people do what people gotta do to make a living.
Vanquish Media why not? Pharmaceutical companies sell drugs and make big $$$
@@jeremyladue4702 they do it legally, they are regulated and and have to go through rigorous testing before being released to the public, as with selling them on the street they aren't checked and could be toxic.
Great man. Im an EMT and I can’t imagine the kind of stress he is under working EMS and fire 24/7, 27 days a month. I get tired thinking about it. Ill be a firefighter soon, hope to be a hard worker like him
People act like it’s so easy. “Just get a job!” “Be a hard worker and go to college!” Not realizing that sometimes those things are not enough.
hanna rodriguez self education is always the answer
College could be somewhat worth it, if it wasn't so damn expensive!
Well then your screwed
You know what's easy? Saying "Doc, can I have some birth control pills"
@@littleredridinghood6346 It's very easy to ask your doctor for birth controls pills, though.
God bless that firefighter.
Kevin gates works 6
STFU G** DOESN'T FUCKING EXIST SO STFU AND KEEP YOUR FUCKING FAIRYTALES TO YOUR FUCKING SELF
AlchemistNZ Soapmaker I’m a vegan
Peter Mcnany 😡🖕🖕
If god existed and could help, the guy wouldn't have to work 3 jobs
I cannot believe he cannot support a family on a fire fighters single full-time salary. Thats insane for a first responder.
What state is he in I think they give good money out here in California
@@terryhanks2314 I think in Cali and New York they pay good other small states idk
Bahahahaha 35 years as a career firefighter, firefighters don’t make much, we all work 2 jobs. But I wouldn’t change it for anything in the world.
@@barrystephens900 wow really what state do u work at
@@erickc829 I work for a Metro Atlanta Dept
The only thing the wife says to him as soon as he walks in is, "Did you see the gas bill?"
Lol.
Dawn Amera probably because of the children
If the wife does get a part time, That means someone else will be with the children. Not only does it mean not taking care of your own and being an extra expense, but more time away from seeing your children
Deborah Malaba your internal misogyny is showing
@@sailorgotchi in what sense is equity misogynistic? If she was working 3 jobs with barely little sleep and she comes home to "did you see x bill", I'd say the same thing. Stress and no sleep is a horrible combination, and even though it could be argued that taking care of the kids is just as much work, you could leave the kids somewhere for a few hours as they both work 2 jobs thus gaining more money, share the stress of not sleeping, etc. or better yet, one of them, if they are staying home could learn how to code or something in order have a better long term outcome. You misconstrued what I said as it had nothing to do with her gender
Huynh Pham
I’m pretty sure it wasn’t the first thing she said. They probably cut out a crap ton of conversation before she said that to make the video not too long
im only 18 and this actually motivates me to save money to an extreme so that i wont struggle when i move out. sad to hear that shit from the fire fighter hes a damn hard worker
+ Javier Valentin hell yeah, seeing that makes me sad. That schedule will eventually get the best of him and what time does he get to spend with his kids?
Javier Valentin here's the secret...don't get married and don't have children, you'll have more money to spend on yourself
+Moses Yang Weddings cost a shit ton and they amount to nothing, if you are in love, you will stay together no matter what. But living alone is pointless.
why not? I know plenty of people who are happy being alone and not having children and spending all their money and time by themselves. My friends aunt is 72 she was never married, never had a boyfriend/girlfriend and is perfectly happy, healthy and vibrant and content with her horses and her big farm.
Javier Valentin I'm glad it actually motivates you instead of figuratively or metaphorically.
Its so sad that such important jobs are so poorly paid. Firefighters and paramedics deserve to be paid enough. Who would want to be rescued by a firefighter or paramedic who is worked to death and running on little to no sleep?
GAWD BLESS 'MERCIA!
They make about 200k or more in la county. Look it up here. Transparentcalifornia.com
They will retire with a huge pension for life
Bert Bert you have been sadly misinformed. Do more research.
Don’t forget the police and military
@@paavola2 i know cops could make alot of money i didnt think firefighter could make over 100k unless your the chief.
I feel like you learn more on RUclips then going to college
Ricardo Gonzalez cause u do. Kinda
Ricardo Gonzalez I wouldn’t go that far, too many conspiracy theorists claiming apple seeds cure cancer and big Pharma has killed off all the scientists who can prove it.
Facts lol
It is better to have a skill than a college degree. Some degrees are a waste of time. A lot of employers now asking for master degrees. Bachelors degree is like a high school diploma to many employers.
Ricardo Gonzalez You sir, get a Walmart smiley! 🙂
Respect to that firefighter working 3 jobs to provide a good life to his family. That's what I call a real man. Hope his kids appreciate it when there older.
LMAO they're probably not even his kids. He getting played by his wife.
I feel like his wife should get a part time job as well
This is what my high school history teacher called being an "economic slave"
That is the way the Illuminati has it set up. They do not want you to get ahead ever.
Yea, get a college degree so you can be in debt for the rest of your life making ur situation even worse
Yep. That's the truth, not the any degree is a good degree lie the baby boomers told us (who also paid a third of what we did for college in inflation adjusted dollars).
Not if you go to a cheap public school. Additionally you can go to a trade school and learn a good trade to work in. 4 year college should not be the only option anymore.
100th like
I bet people like him would be pissed off to know people have a more comfortable life posting videos on social media once a week...smh
He probably already knows
shit homie you're the one watching them and supporting their youtube entrapeunership
To be honest, if he started incorporating social media into his work life , it might blow up and he can have another form of income again
You don't make as much money as him and stay broke unless you fucked up and went into debt making dumb decisions. One of those dumb decisions being having kids while being "broke" and in debt. Live and spend within your means people, loans look nice because they are meant to hook you in and then make money off of you for a very long time and punish you for paying it off early.
Thats capitalism baby
God Bless you! My husband passed away in January 2019 and I'm left behind with three kids. Two in college and one in high school. I already work full-time but I had to get another job. I have 3 jobs, work everyday and barely get by. It's easy for others to criticise and judge!
You are a great mother! My dad passed away while I was in college and I know my mothers immediate struggle. It was almost as if we didnt have time to grieve for all of this working, struggling and scraping to get by immediately. This new normal was very hard to get used to but eventually we found our rhythm. I will keep you in my prayers tonight, do know that it does get better!
@@ecclairmayo4153 Thank you! I'm sooo sorry for your loss! Hope one day my kids and I will find our new norm.
You're a hard worker Cindy, bless you. Hope things can get easier for you in the future and your kids will appreciate your sacrifice
This makes me feel really grateful for my dad supporting our family of 7 and still having some money left over for recreation and projects. Thanks pops!
Juan Lopez "you isis" nice one. And I'm not in your country, I'm right at home, far enough away from the likes of you.
Juan Lopez wow. your original dude. go back to Mexico maybe¿ making fun of him cuz hes an Arab. but ur name is "Juan Lopez' hope trump builds that damn wall. ur mad this kid dad got money. While ur dad is outside home depot looking 4 jobs
Mohammed Hamza Jesus 7 kids...
That’s great 👍
@@first4851 2 wrongs don't make a right, saying some racist shit back won't help instead report his comment or idk make Mohammed feel better
It's disgusting that a firefighter, one of the most respected and important jobs in the world, has to work 3 jobs to keep his family afloat.
Firefighter-Paramedic with a college degree here. I feel the guy's pain. I'm lucky enough that I only have myself to support so I can get away with 1 job, but unless I got married to a career person, there's no way I'd be able to have a family.
Sarah R heh
I thought firefighters make 60-70k?
Tracy wasn’t exactly giving her son and his friend a fair assessment about their finances. Did she forget her husband still has a job.
Yvonne Wallace exactly, she was lying threw her teeth
Maybe her husband pays for other things and she pays for those certain things? He could be paying health care for the children and then there's car insurance and home insurance gas, electricity, water etc that she didn't mention in there? Idk just my thoughts
If you cant afford a house why buy one? Rent an apartment until you can. Or get a cheaper, smaller one. If you cant afford a $30,000 truck why get one? Get a cash car. If you have to work multiple job to support your family why do you keep having kids???? STOP HAVING KIDS! Everyone lives on credit, everyone keeps having kids! Just because society tells you to live a certain way doesn't mean you have to!!! It's common sense but who has common sense now a days?
I would like to see more real news like this on main stream media.
There would be a revolt like this nation has never seen. Can't put news like this on main stream media. It's too positive and unifying.
It is truly impractical to have children. I vote no on having babies. It has nothing to do with getting a college education. It happens to people with college degrees, too, even in the IT business.
Real news? You mean the "Real news" that a man who buys a really nice house in a really nice neighborhood, has a wife with a college degree who does not work, is in his 30's but somehow still owes 75,000 in college loans, and drives really nice vehicles is having financial difficulties?
His wife could start a home based daycare for the other firefighter families or RUclips channel... there are ways to help out- poor guy, I’m sure his heath is suffering too
Not everyone is fit to start a daycare business just like not everyone can be crime scene cleaners.
Too much liability. She can do something but day care is scary today. Anyone can say anything over a kid really having accident.
@@CaRrOtCaKe32200 #Yang2020
@Sarah R Yes way
Budget Madam felt bad for the guy...of course we don’t know their day to day life, but a cooperative and equally hard working couple could make it more bearable.
My father worked 2 jobs since I could remember. Mom stayed home and took care of us. When I graduated, I worked at his company for 1 year then became a tradesman getting a 3 year education and great pay. Dad was always proud of “his boy”. College is way overrated, unless your family can afford it. I consider myself a middle class American. The trades are begging for good people that don’t mind eating a little dirt for fantastic wage with super benefits. I will retire in 4 years at the age of 60. With no worries. Listen young people, someone sold you a bag of lies when it comes to education, work and life. Get out and work with your hands and help rebuild your country!
David Johnston My family is some what in the middle class and low class because my mom works 2 jobs as a nurse and she still does not get paid enough and my dad works for a fuel truck company and that’s not enough either.
@@stormtroopergamer5024 what kind of fuel.....I drive a class a fuel tanker in the northeast and make $31 an hour plus differential....I'm pretty lucky, I work a 5 day work week and still pull in about 110 grand a year
I go to community college for business marketing. I don’t think a trade was the right thing for me. My business teacher in high school told me I was pretty good in marketing and that’s what I decided to do. Community college for two years then I’m transferring to a bigger university to get my bachelors. Plus I get benefits in one month so it’s a great job I have to help pay my fees
Mark Lyon he deliveres heating oil to houses and delivers fuel to genrators at construction sites and tanks at golf course’s and he is not paid well . And I live near Cleveland.
@@Natty10272 what's your community school cost per semester?
Firefighter, paramedic, police, and military. All these jobs take years of training and training consistently to always stay proficient. These jobs work sometimes 90+ hours a week! And yet many of the people are paid below poverty level. As a matter of fact around 70% of all firemen are volunteers, meaning they are not paid at all.
They're actually not paid below poverty, I don't know why you made this up. I don't feel sorry for this guy at all. Don't have kids. Don't marry a woman with 75K in student debt who doesn't have a job. Don't buy a home with a 30 mortgage.
ok, the f are you talking about 90 hours a week??? Firefighter and paramedic schedule are usually 12-24 hour shift and then you get 2 days off and do another shift. A, B, and C squad or platoon. They were stupid with their money period.
@@moegerms I am working two jobs and testing in 3 states for a paid firefighter job, and I don't want kids I'll be OK (once I get it). My advice to all don't become an assistant golf course superintendent you will work 7 days a week for 37K a year salary and benefits in debt from college, the golf industry is dying too, it had a boom in the late 90s but that is long gone now.
Why would they volunteer if the ones on payroll are claiming to be unfairly compensated?
Stregone Firefighter Is there an unpaid firefighter job? What's the requirements for that?
My respect towards him HARD WORKER
“Unemployment rates have dropped since the Trump administration” yeah cause people need three jobs in order to survive...
Absolutely, it would look like unemployment has dropped because are taking lower paying jobs and needs 2 or 3 of them too equal 1 full time job. Horrible, makes you re- think about many things.
Roxanne .Samson yes exactly some people do get into debt and do work a lot but Trump is raising wages.
@Erich Weiler how can you watch the video and still say something dumb like this?
@@Dan-or8ld he has nothing to do with wages and he doesn't pay ppl that work for him a decent wage. Stop lying that man ain't thinking about you.
Maclin Fam oh whatever.
Omg! The lady who was so happy that she got that job! I’m so happy for her!
I feel really bad about this. My wife is a pharmacist and I own my own business. We do well for ourselves but also try to help others. We tell graduating seniors in our town (who are on the fence about college) that we will purchase the books for their first college semester if they dedicate themselves the best they can. We expect nothing in return and deserve no recognition for this. I just lived on the streets as a kid and don’t want others to do so as well. We also put our faith in the Lord and he hears us I truly believe!
just use chegg.com buying college text books is a huge waste of money just rent them at chegg! :D
Brett B. You are amazing and don’t let anyone tell you different
Brett B. That’s really kind of you!
Thank you for doing that. The world appreciates what you do.
God bless you guys!
I'm a firefighter and that's the truth. Imagine working a 24 hour shift and getting off that morning then head to the next one after being up all night. It's tough and you really start missing your loved ones. We are so caught up worrying about everybody else instead of the hard working struggling Americans right here lol. I truly don't understand it and wish you and your family the best brother!
Quit your job then. Try over the road truck driving. Then you will wish to be home more often.. Be thankful for the job you have.
You all need to be paid more!
I am not sure I follow firefighter's start out at 45,000 and can go to 75,000. if you can live off of 45,000k a year you need to change your life. This is just some left-wing trash, three jobs and can support his family that is a joke. The "American Dream" is not hard to get all you have to do is want it.
Jeffrey Donaldson Lol you guys are idiots, most throw away their money on cable, cell phones and cars , firefighter in this video is driving a $50k truck why?
No ur not
COLLEGE DEGREES ARE WORTHLESS...I have three and I can't pay the damn bills...
Any debt..
Seriously? What are they for? U better not say psychology or some bullshit degree
@@kevin1seven923 Probably Art History!
Please list the three subjects so we can have a better understanding of their actually relativity to employment.
I disagree, I have three college degrees (two undergrad, 1 MBA) and I make pretty good money... but yeah if I hear some whack ass shit like liberal arts studies or theology I’d say you probably deserve it then for not thinking that through
His dude is a roel model for us all respect to him and all you firefighters protecting us🇨🇦🇺🇸❤️😎🕊
No he's not. Getting into debt is nothing to be a role model about.
The American Dream is long dead.
Paul M then why are there illegal immigrants sneaking in
Not true. Not this guy obviously, but their are thousands and thousands of people that are lazy and just wanna bitch and moan and have a pity party while they collect welfare instead of grabbing life by the balls and figuring stuff out. Life isn't that hard. Motivation, patience, and common sense will get you ahead.
IF THE AMERICAN DREAM IS DEAD PAUL M IT IS BECAUSE OF THESE MINDLESS DEMONRATS THE DEMOCRATS
@@bonniethebunny1766 YEAH RIGHT THESE STUPID MINDLESS LIBERALS ARE JUST LIKE THAT THEY OUGHT TO WISE UP BUT PERHAPS FOR THEM IT MAY BE TOO LATE I BELIEVE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY WILL DIE LOOK HOW THOSE PEOPLE ARE WHO S GOING TO WANT TO VOTE FOR THEM
Paul M truth
My parents work three jobs and i work too. Something needs to change
wow and you too.
1d af kermit I agree buddy. it's getting ridiculous. see my comments above in main comment area.
1d af kermit I bet all of those jobs your parents have involve them working for someone else. Here is some advice start or own your own business, invest the money wisely, start young, don't spend more than you make and have good credit. if your you read this and think "well that sounds great and all but (insert excuses here)" then enjoy being poor and working 3 jobs till you die.
Yeah, you need to know that you gotta study extremely hard and go to a good college to be able to get a good job. Being lazy and chilling with your homies and relaxing won't do you any good. That's what needs to change. You! Please don't take this wrong, I'm just sayin
aO a Then you get stuck paying student loans for 30 years not everyone can get scholarships that's the reality of the world man!
I'm from Pakistan and what i see is that despite all our differences, the working class is the working class everywhere. They have the same problems, the same aspirations and the same failures. God bless you all.
They chose to live in that neighborhood to be honest he could get a 2 room apartment my step father is a construction worker and makes 30 an hour he’s also an immigrant and we still live in a trailer park which started wit 2 rooms one bath he made it a 3 room and 2 baths the neighborhood may not be the best but we live comfortably shopping whenever and eating out whenever
If a couple is having to work 6 jobs combined to get by, they are doing life wrong.
BeepBoppingCherries I'm just starting as a firefighter. I know I'm going to struggle, but firefighting is more than a career. I wouldn't quit this job for the world.
MegaPills1 How much do you make? If you don't mind me asking.
+MegaPills1 dude a firefighter in Florida can make 40k plus starting, and my rent is 1k a month can pay all bills with a couple hundred left over, and if I get this ocean safety job I can make 60-70k... Wish you the best brother
As a firefighter for 32 years, I always worked two jobs. I wanted my wife to be able to stay home and raise our kids.
May the Lord Jesus bless this man and his beloved son and wife! I am crying as I write this. What a devout man to work so hard to provide for his lovely family. And blessings to all the service men and women who do the same.
Dang I thought my family was struggling 🤕this video made me realize I take things for granted in my life that others don’t have.
This is slavery in a different form.
Exactly, at least we have the illusion of freedom, and aren't working at gun point while being tortured & humiliated, like my ancestors.
İsmail Abi yes it is
Your a idiot
Yes it is the world is messed up no one should have to live like this.cant wait for the lord to come back I'm tired of this..
Slaves aren't productive. You have to make them think they're free.
Dad works 2 jobs as a firefighter and emt. This hits home
👋👋
I remember how I wanted to become a paramedic, but I remember looking up salaries for it once and my hope is kind of gone.
This is what I like to hear!!! Whybdont people just research salaries before taking out loans? My brother did the same, the he got a full time job working for the county and has been making a good income for the past 14 years. He now works part time as a EMT and reserve police officer for the same county. He loves it! I'm the same with my music. Do what you love, but if what you love doesnt pay, then do it part time. You dont want to do low pay work because you have to, but because you want to. Nothing better than making good financial decisions!!
This isn't fair for him, he deserves more, he does too much for too little smh.
American dream is a American nightmare with our shitty economy system. me and my family work full time, and barely make it
C30 Nation orion2themax haha. I laugh at your poor ass while I make $800K-$1M a year. What do you make you peasant? $15k $40K a year? I make that in less than couple of weeks
first 48 All of the money in the world couldn't make you worth anything. You may have a nice house, fancy cars, but when you die you will turn into the same pile of rotting, disgusting, worm infested flesh that everyone else does.
What cell phone do you have, and how often do you replace it? What kind of vehicle do you drive, and do you really need it? I'm willing to bet you bleed money on bulls*it stuff. Cigarettes? Alcohol? Firearms? What's your phone plan? What kind of cable/satellite do you have? Ten-to-one you waste thousands a year, like most Americans.
C30 Nation my mom made 26k and was able to buy a home and still made it. That was in 2018.
American Not American't
Buying a house with only 26k means she's either in a trailer court, or some tiny bungalow in a ganged up neighborhood. The last time banks gave away houses to people that make only 26k a year caused the 2007 crash.
Anyone who puts his life on the line for others like that firefighter deserves better than that. And damn it, he's right. He should be able to spend more time with his kids. That's what this life is about and he's seeing it slowly fading away. It's extremely sad how things have turned out in this country.
As a part time EMT it’s sad when you have a patient saying that they don’t want to go on an ambulance because it cost too much when they obviously need to go to the hospital
Absolutely it's all kinds of messed up because they are just making the situation worse. But for a lot of people, to spend $400 on an ambulance ride unexpectedly is just not kn the budget for them :(
I'm a mother of three, I work and attend school and still can't make enough to cover my expenses. With a second job I still ain't making it. I asked myself every day, when will it get easy not to worry so much about bills.
Thanks Dianne, for tell these stories.
My favorite line "let's go make macaroni"
It breaks my heart that in the wealthiest nation on earth, civil servants, and working class Americans can barely make it by to support their families, whilst the top 20% are living the high life
It’s a disgrace frankly
Lol. Another bleeding heart, uneducated moron. The dude makes a ton of money and is still broke? No. You don't make the much money and stay broke unless you fucked up and went into debt, which means it was his own fault. Bought a house he couldn't afford, a car he couldn't afford, went to college he couldn't afford or didn't do what he went for, and then had kids he couldn't afford. Not to mention the wife. He is either being played big time, or is just a moron who couldn't spend within his means. I've seen people with a fraction of his income live comfortable because they used the head on their shoulders and wrapped the one between their legs.
4 years later it’s even worse
Sounds like this dude needs to get on a Dave Ramsey game plan and budget.
That’s what I’m doing and it’s working great. I have 2 kids and my wife is a stay at home mom. We also live in California.
Was going to post that and saw this, it’s working for us on my Marine Corps salary as well with two girls 🙌🏽
What is this plan?
Check out Dave Ramsey
@@Osamoelle591 he's on RUclips and really helpful
The American Dream has become the American nightmare.
#auditthefed
and if your different skin, you get the discrimi, and racist comments to you which hinders your american dream
@@hmuphilly9129 that's not true. Racism is on the decline. The majority of racist happenings in the US are rumors or just false
@@lo2990 bs its still active and on going
@@hmuphilly9129 prove it
Marcus just look up ethnic disparity..
“So now I have to buy food, soap, shampoo...”(without missing a beat) “SODA”
I don't want a paramedic to come to my aid that has been on the job for the last 24 hours!!! This should be against state regulations!!!!
Pretty much everything paramedic works 24 shifts so I guess you don't want people to com to your aid
Every time a big company gets a head, the money goes straight to the top, not back to its employees, not to its customers.
It does goes back depends on the company
why would the money ever go back to customers. Thats pretty much the easiest way to make sure your company never gets ahead
Pat Pikulski why in the world would the money go towards the customers?!
Please think before you comment. Never has company profile gone back to the customers. Race is irrelevant
such an amazing father
I hope these guys make it.
I admire their fortitude.
I never believed or wanted a “American dream” I just want to be in the Forest away from humans and magically the fridge gets filled 😂
Don’t get married so early in life, there is plenty of time for marriage and children later if done right. He put himself in the situation that he’s in not realizing that economies and salaries change over time. I’m 29 and I have no intention of marriage or children until I can get my degrees and get set in a good place with good pay
Churches should teach us sort of t
hings
If you gotta work 3 jobs to survive... Or even 2 jobs... Maybe look into moving... Moving away isn't easy but the cost of living in certain areas is ridiculously high.. I live in Kentucky with a nice house and my house payment is only 350..
***** exactly! Its also about needs and wants.
and then all the locals begin complaining "where are all these blacks and latinos coming from? go back home!"
Moving depends on how much you really want to live in a particular place. There are a lot of factors that go into a decision like that, being away from family, not knowing anyone, not liking the area, ect. There are certain places that I'm not willing to move to even if I was offered a six figure salary and given the most awesome job I could have.
Anikraze exactly...
KELVIN SMINGUS That doesnt solve the problem. When more people move to your town to escspe high prices, your town's prices will rise. It's a full on circle.
My wife and I make over $110k a year but living in california with 4 kids, we're still broke.
Best decision I ever made was dropping out of college and not having any college debt. All my cars are 25+ years old, i have used furniture, my tools for my trade are used. I went out on my own, and pounded the pavement, fought, scraped, and learned everything i could with each job i had. All of that led up to 5 1/2 years of hard work, to be able to by a house for my family. Even then, my wife has to work to help pay the bills, because we cant make it on my income alone. We tried and over drew my accounts and put more money on the credit cards than we wanted to.
"Now I have to buy food,soup,shampoo-soda"
Don't get married. Don't have kids. Lesson learned.
Blah!
That, and ALL Jobs need to fucking increase the pay.
That includes you
What does that have to do with his 75k student loan?
Lack of births hurts American productivity in the future, there is currently a birth decline, unless you have a plan to import migrant labor we are in for some hurting.
Omg. That poor mannnnn. The firefighter. Ohmygoodnesss. Look at his shoes. I feel so bad. Why do the amazing ppl struggle so hard. Look how hard he's working and all those hours. I'm praying for him and his family. 🙏 🙏 🙏
I cackled when that woman in a fur jacket and nice nails held up $300,000 a year for how much a middle class person makes.
Chris is one hell of a guy, I used to work with him when he was the ALS coordinator at my old EMS job.The sad reality is that a good majority of the firefighters and emts and medics in the wilkes Barre area work more then one job. Myself included
JT112 I’ll tell you from what I’ve seen in this video he’s seems like a true father and a good man
Most of them work two jobs because they only work 10 days a month as a firefighter
The Critic you so sure about that? The Wilkes Barre Fire Dept is so understaffed that most guys are working 4-5 overtime shifts a week. They are exhausted, and their numbers are not being replenished
Pay firefighters more money, or see what it's like if they go on strike ;) Maybe you'll pay them better then!
Where do you think that money comes from? Taxpayers, Zippy. The same people in this video who claim to not being able to make it. We need to tax the upper 10% more, as they are the ones taking home most of the money, owning most of the wealth and they are the ones making the rules and have the power to change rules to benefit themselves. Like Trump and the repugnantcans cutting taxes for the wealthy while screwing the rest of us.
That’s actually illegal
If you're going into firefighting or EMS for the pay, then get out. You won't find it. Just because you go into emergency services don't expect handouts for the job.
We do not do it for the money but that is a stupid comment. Alot of us FFs only are making 8.00-9.50 an hour, less than 30,000 a year. Thats piss money dude. We deserve a livable pay at-least. Its sad whenever best-buy workers and grocery store workers make more then us whenever our job is extremely stressful and rough. Without people loving the job you have no Emergency Service workers because most people do not want to do what we do for such shit pay, let alone the job at all no matter the pay. A college degree doesn't make someone better then us, that's just a different career path, our job is just as important as anyone else. We deserve a pay that we can at-least somewhat support a family without having to work 2 ful-time jobs and a part-time job. I love my job and do not expect to get tons of money from it. No one is asking for hand-outs, I earn my damn pay. We just want a livable wage, that isn't much too ask for. You take Emergency Service for granted just like the politicians.
Erik Baran there are lots of people that are waiting for a spot if they quit.
having 2 kids, a wife that doesn't work, and 75k in student loans for a useless degree will do it to ya. Pennsylvania is actually one of the highest paying states for a FF/PM.
"And a man, a man provides. And he does it even when he's not appreciated, or respected, or even loved. He simply bears up and he does it. Because he's a man." -Gus Fring
Sounds more like an idiot to me
My family is blessed :) so thankful
Live within your means. Everyone wants big new houses and two new cars, not to mention credit cards.
@Epic - yeah but those things were never guaranteed. And having 2 cars like the original poster said is still considered a luxury. We know credit cards were never a necessity
I have major PTSD from the fire department from 92-93 and it drives my life today flashbacks or night terrors not sleepy because for the shit I got in my brain you can’t unsee what you’ve seen all firefighters and first responders need to be payed better than now
What a fantastic dad much love and respect from South Wales 🏴👍
I am a fireman / medic in the Houston Txarea. I work as a fireman at the FD and a medic at the local hospital. I work anywhere from 80 to 104 hrs a week. I understand the struggle. Make the most of your time with your family. every second counts. But please know. Its not just fireman. Its also teachers, law enforcement, truck driver and everyday American blue collar workers that keep America running. Keep your head up and stay strong.
Problem is you don't need the biggest house just enough room for ur kids and good neighborhood
Le Turquoise depends where u live n your job if i can only offer at max 1000 in rent I'll try to fine 800 or 600 in rent but somewhere I'm comfortable even if I'm a little away maybe
Juan, you are right! I know where he lives and works. I have friends and family who live in Wilkes Barre, and they are doing okay, they just can't afford to live in that kind of house.
So true...preach preach preach...those big homes can take up a lots of the income...
people move to a house the a bit bigger than their families for several reasons school, neighborhood in general, jobs and many other things
@@pixie8653 They certainly are not living in a luxury house. There's still wallpaper on the wall, those appliances look super old.
I'd guess its probably a house built in the 1950s from the looks of it, if not older
"Soda " 😂😂 don't forget the soda
I’m finally understanding the struggle my dad has. He also works 3 jobs... he is an HFD Sr. Captain on Heavy Rescue, he is a captain I’m SFD, and a swim instructor.
honestly people who work as paramedics, firefighters, police officers, etc. get way less money then actors or models who only show up on screen while the others work 24 hour shifts saving lives. it would be great for all the medical people to get a pay rise.
Well guess what they're free to quit or walk off their job anytime they want just like any other Public Employee it's not the military you're not going to be charged with AWOL or desertion no one's holding a gun making them work there!!!!
Please, do not feed your son Colton any more McDonalds. Geez.
Kevin B complaining about money and kids fat as fuck lol
Alex Poulin Bitch so fat he even ate the money
Livesav4 She claims they only go once a month so it's at home junk.
〘ΞRICK〙 Don't talk about the kid like that. Unnecessary.
Actually it's not how much he eats. It's how active he is and the quality of the food. He could be eating only 3 small meals a day. It's sad because they clearly eat very cheap unhealthy food.
:(
It's so easy to become homeless
I respect the amount of stuff he goes through to support his family. It makes me rethink how fortunate I am in life. I'm glad to be 28, single, no kids, college graduate (Used GI BILL), military veteran (with 50% disability compensation), and no student loans. I still want to live a prosperous life for myself and my potential future children, but watching him makes me treasure the little things I have now.
I feel for these people but honestly... Why the hell do you need a 75,000 dollar college education to be a fire fighter and a paramedic? At the most all you need are a couple community college courses that would cost you a few grand tops. It's mostly an experience based thing. I have a close friend who is a firefighter and a paramedic.
And they can make good ass money too
I’m guessing he’s major was useless. Not to mention, the wife could pick up a shift or two
Having a university degree is a pre-requisite in Australia to be a paramedic. Prior to that (about 15 years ago), the ambulance service put you through a diploma of health science (they paid for it too). Management realised that too many people were struggling to pass (despite having passed the recruitment screening process with exams like maths, English, spacial relations, problem solving etc.). It was costing about $120,000 over a three year period to train each student paramedic to qualified status. Those who struggled and didn't pass after the three years were sacked or put into non-emergency patient transport. With so much money being lost, they decided to employ only those who already had the qualifications (and put them through another year as an intern). I don't know of any community colleges you can attend where you graduate knowing 60 drugs off by heart, A&P down to cellular level, pathophysiology for dozens and dozens of medical conditions, 12 lead ECG rhythm recognition and so on. If being a paramedic was an 'experienced based career", you'd have your head in the textbooks on every day off just to learn what they don't teach you on the road. I'd often say to my interns that what you learn in university is the science of paramedicine, the on road component is when you turn that science into an art.
The biggest evolution EMS is making (at least in Australia) is moving on from protocols and referring to cheat sheets for 10 or so drugs, 3 lead ECGs and Medical consults of the 1980s and 1990s to independent clinical judgement skills to plan patient management and to be able to rattle off everything about 60+ drugs verbatim.
+Don Coleman New York City's FDNY, one of the most respected first responder agencies in the world, provides in-house training and only requires a high school diploma. $75,000 in student loans for that career is outrageous. We don't even know what his (or her) major was.
KiloByte I guess it all comes down to how well trained the governing bodies want their EMS staff to be, and whether they will pay staff accordingly. I have no idea on the training program of BLS and ALS staff in the US, but would be keen to see what's in the 1200-1800 hour paramedic courses mentioned on the web (a 45 week course seems very short). I had a look at emttrainingbase.com, and they mention about US paramedics having a median wage of $17/hour (and overtime ranging from $17.85-$35.14/hour-which I can't understand how Americans calculate overtime-our overtime is minimum 2x)). $17/hr for a US paramedic as opposed to $45 for an Australian paramedic is quite a difference (costs of living are fairly similar). For us old farts with a diploma who got our degree in paramedicine, it was tax deductable, so essentially free.
What's the difference between BLS and ALS (we only have advanced care and critical care)? Are the wages for US paramedics on the website realistic? They seem ridiculously low compared to $80-120k/year for Australian paramedics.
Lol.. You don't need to go to college. Go to a trade school. Trades make you money. Colleges lose money.
Lance Anderson that's why it take patience and lots of practice
Tx Bombero I'm trying to get my license to be a plane mechanic which pays around 30 an hour if you work for an airline
Andres Almazan I been a tralier mechanic for the past 44 years and am getting by fine my pay is excellent and dont spend much but spend wisely i dont know why are people having children when you cant support yourself all the way.
I admire this hard working fire fighter. His wife and his kids are very lucky to have him. Hope he will always be healthy and be wealthy someday.
This isn’t abnormal in the fire/EMS line of service. EMT here, and I work 2 ambulance jobs and 1 fire department job to get by reasonably.
It's so sad and shocking reality 😓
I'm feel the same pain, I'm a Firefighter Paramedic in FL and I have full time jobs, Fire Dept and Paramedic in the ER, I barely see my family, spent more time in my 2 jobs than with my family.
This guy Chris is a true American hero !!! Thank you for everything you do man ..
It's difficult to make your way through this life. I tend to look at certain situations as temporary. I'm now looking at a second job on top of my full time job. Planning on doing things this way for minimum of 4 years. And I do live a very low maintenance lifestyle. You can only do what you can within your means.
Take care everyone ❤
damn!! fuck that I'm staying in Sweden.
I'd rather be a bum in America than live in Sweden, Sweden is just a mess right now. Homeless get paid more in America than the middleclass do... so it's a choice mate, you can get like 100-200$ per day begging, just rent some motel room, and that's it.
Kaspars Matusevics bullshit.
Where in America do you get 200 per day by begging?
And how is Sweden a mess?
Fuck your system, our system works and are better for people then yours.
Still in Sweden we only pay about 20$ for a bed in the hospital, maybe 200-500$ for an operation. How much do you pay for that? Our system is better the United States of Fail
+John Marcus I dont live in America, but from what i see and hear from my friend who is from Sweden, it's just a mess. Begging works like a charm in America, you just need to look like you are a few steps from getting a job. They won't give money to someone who looks like they don't even try to get off the streets.
Kaspars Matusevics the most a homeless person makes in America a week is 15 or 20 bucks a week.
I really wish firefighters could make more. My husband is working 72-96 hours a week (and I work 40) so we can keep up with expenses, and occasionally have a nice date night out since we hardly see each other...
Not everyone will understand. I am a single mother of 2. I live here in South Florida. My rent is $1180, and paid off a brand new car of $26,000 in 7 months, car insurance $418, not to mention food (no foodstamp) gas, electricity, and etc. AND all this while tithing 10% of my income.
Not to mention all this with only a high school diploma.
I have not been working since December 07, 2019 and bills are still being paid. When I see videos like this I see why I will continue to trust in the promises of God.
Malachi 3:8-10
If you don't tithe I encourage you to start and see the power of God on your finances and His provision.
That’s crazy I used to be a correctional officer make 38,000 a year and I was able to make it
Congratulations