Hi Natalie :)It can be. But I love it. I am an emt and becoming a paramedic (the course in Austria is much shorter than in most western countries) but I love this field and on most days I'm glad I got the job in a safe, dry and warm environment and just volunteer on the ambulance a couple of times a month. It's definitely not easy and not a job for everyone but I feel like I'm made for it.