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Old 06-06-2025, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Whatnext View Post
I worked as a first responder for many years. No one ever tipped us for saving their lives.
In 40 plus years after countless 13 hours of trauma surgery, not at any time did anyone in the room think they deserved a tip, for saving an infant, child, or adult.

We always thanked everyone in the room for their dedicated work, and sometimes a nod to what ever higher being you believed. We believed it was a team effort no matter the outcome. The hard moments always came in the waiting room full of family members.
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