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<blockquote data-quote="Tiapet" data-source="post: 536339" data-attributes="member: 455"><p>Starbie dear........</p><p></p><p>I don't know exactly what you are going through with the codes but I DO sort of. When I was studying for travel agent we had to learn codes like that Airports of domestic, international, airlines, airplanes, hotels, etc..you get the idea. Thousands of codes. I didn't think I could do it but I did. Then the computer system and omg, when you are put on a live computer! wow, freak out!</p><p></p><p>Stress, yes it's stressful for you and the job will be but I got a feeling that this kind of stress is going to be different, a lot different then any kind of stress you've ever experienced in your life. At times it might be a monotonous type but others it's going to be exhilarating and you will go home with great feelings (and yes some days you may go home feeling a bit sad) but it's the type job that I think you will love and come to look forward to doing. It's interesting and brings life into perspective very differently then the way you've seen it before. You may even find your "purpose" in life through it I would like to say, I just have this feeling.</p><p></p><p>As for the phones, I did know about the fact about 911 being available to phones, also about lack of GPS and none GPS. I also knew about kids and not playing with phones. My sister's step kids used to play with the phones when they were little (they are now fully grown). Except they accidently (or on purpose!?) called 911 several times back then. OMG! That was not a good scene at all. She had a really big problem because they would do that. The local news back then did a PSA about it. I have not seen it done since but I really think they need to do PSA's on it again so parents know about the dangers of playing with phones and 911 as well as crank calls to 911, also about being able to use 911 on phones. </p><p></p><p>I know that's why they do donations of old cell phones to domestic abuse centers to assist victims in being able to reach 911 (so if anyone has any or ever considered donating, this is what it's for!). Also, the old land line phones, there was once a show done, I think perhaps a talk show did it, about if you were ever abducted (kids) how even if a phone didn't have the ability to dial you could get 911 help. For some reason I recall seeing something about someone tapping it out on the hook part (you know the button that goes down when you hang up) like morse code that reached help. I could be wrong on that but it sticks out in my mind.</p><p></p><p>I listen to scanners and it is interesting and yes, the codes are very different. I still haven't figured them out and I've even looked them up for our local area (anyone interested you can listen to scanners on your easy child online free!). There are codes that they don't give out I think purposely as well (I'm sure you now know this Star and know why). I find it interesting in knowing what's going on in my area mostly because when oldest difficult child is now out and exploring in her 20 yo age, I know where I DON'T want her going around for sure as there is a lot of trouble. Other then that, it also has helped at times for other reasons. One good thing I can say is I have learned just how fast or slow they respond and to what (like Star said about prioritizing calls) as what I listen to is a dispatcher for ALL (fire, police and ambulance).</p><p></p><p>Star, we're all behind you and I really do think you will be ok. IF, however, for some reason you don't succeed.......you did not fail...and there is no shame. We love you just as much! BUT YOU WILL BE FINE!!! </p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tiapet, post: 536339, member: 455"] Starbie dear........ I don't know exactly what you are going through with the codes but I DO sort of. When I was studying for travel agent we had to learn codes like that Airports of domestic, international, airlines, airplanes, hotels, etc..you get the idea. Thousands of codes. I didn't think I could do it but I did. Then the computer system and omg, when you are put on a live computer! wow, freak out! Stress, yes it's stressful for you and the job will be but I got a feeling that this kind of stress is going to be different, a lot different then any kind of stress you've ever experienced in your life. At times it might be a monotonous type but others it's going to be exhilarating and you will go home with great feelings (and yes some days you may go home feeling a bit sad) but it's the type job that I think you will love and come to look forward to doing. It's interesting and brings life into perspective very differently then the way you've seen it before. You may even find your "purpose" in life through it I would like to say, I just have this feeling. As for the phones, I did know about the fact about 911 being available to phones, also about lack of GPS and none GPS. I also knew about kids and not playing with phones. My sister's step kids used to play with the phones when they were little (they are now fully grown). Except they accidently (or on purpose!?) called 911 several times back then. OMG! That was not a good scene at all. She had a really big problem because they would do that. The local news back then did a PSA about it. I have not seen it done since but I really think they need to do PSA's on it again so parents know about the dangers of playing with phones and 911 as well as crank calls to 911, also about being able to use 911 on phones. I know that's why they do donations of old cell phones to domestic abuse centers to assist victims in being able to reach 911 (so if anyone has any or ever considered donating, this is what it's for!). Also, the old land line phones, there was once a show done, I think perhaps a talk show did it, about if you were ever abducted (kids) how even if a phone didn't have the ability to dial you could get 911 help. For some reason I recall seeing something about someone tapping it out on the hook part (you know the button that goes down when you hang up) like morse code that reached help. I could be wrong on that but it sticks out in my mind. I listen to scanners and it is interesting and yes, the codes are very different. I still haven't figured them out and I've even looked them up for our local area (anyone interested you can listen to scanners on your easy child online free!). There are codes that they don't give out I think purposely as well (I'm sure you now know this Star and know why). I find it interesting in knowing what's going on in my area mostly because when oldest difficult child is now out and exploring in her 20 yo age, I know where I DON'T want her going around for sure as there is a lot of trouble. Other then that, it also has helped at times for other reasons. One good thing I can say is I have learned just how fast or slow they respond and to what (like Star said about prioritizing calls) as what I listen to is a dispatcher for ALL (fire, police and ambulance). Star, we're all behind you and I really do think you will be ok. IF, however, for some reason you don't succeed.......you did not fail...and there is no shame. We love you just as much! BUT YOU WILL BE FINE!!! :) :) :) :) [/QUOTE]
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