Stagnant for three weeks!? (misc life advice)

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I recently graduated an EMT program, but I was informed I have to wait another 3 weeks for the state to approve my application to take the state/national certification exam. I also misjudged how long the process would take, so I foolishly left my job (last day of 2-week notice was yesterday!)

I wanted to volunteer at a hospital to possible aid in finding a job as a patient care technician, but most programs I have called require a year commitment.

I've hit a dead end. I'm in-between semesters and I'm jobless. The only thing I've found to fill my time is study and prepare for the TEAS test.

Is there anything at all that I can do to help secure a job in a hospital, or otherwise be productive? or does anyone know of a way to make money in that short period of time?

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I'm not really sure what to tell you here. In the future, I wouldn't quit a job until you have a start date for the next one. 3 weeks may be an underestimate, the state can take a long time to do things, especially around the end of the year and it can take several days to get the results of your test. I don't think volunteering will give you an edge to become a PCT, so why don't you simply apply for a position? You can apply with an anticipation date of your license. It still takes weeks and weeks for employment processes in a hospital. I would say at this point, your best bet is to go ask for your job back.

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Day labor jobs abound. Go to an employment/ day labor place. You'll be working this afternoon.

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NEVER quit your job before you have a backup plan. With the holidays I'm guessing it's going to take longer than you think. I would start applying for jobs now for anything that you might qualify for. It could be 1-2months before you are earning a paycheck regardless.

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