Effects of Stress- An Interview by Eva Olmo

In 3º ESO, students studied the physical and mental effects of stress.  They learned some techniques to manage stress, considering that different people need different techniques!  Then, students were given the task to interview someone with a profession that involves dealing with stress.  Eva did a wonderful job- interviewing two people- just to see the difference of perspective.
GREAT JOB!!

                                                                                        

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

To carry this work out, I interviewed two firemen who work in my town.  They were asked many types of questions about their jobs and how it affected their life. I got different answers although they both have the same job, which proves that there are many reactions to stress, depending on the person and the situation.

Interview 1:

1.      What effects of adrenaline do you notice when the bell goes off?

When I first started working as a firefighter and I heard the bell going off, my heart used to beat faster and faster and sometimes I even got a bit dizzy.

But that was only at the start, now I’ve gotten used to it and I have no problems.

2.      How do you respond to those effects?

I take a deep breath, and think about how many lives I am about to save,  or how positive is my action going to be, that makes me feel much better and motivates me.

3.      Do you think it makes a difference in your job if you feel nervous or calm?

A lot! I always say there are many ways to do things, and you do them much better when you’re relaxed, if you have any pressure it affects the result a lot.

4.      What has been the most difficult or dangerous experience you’ve ever had at work?

Once there was a fire in a library, there were people inside who couldn’t get out, our priority was the people first, and then the fire. It was difficult and dangerous at the same time, but I felt really good when the situation was over

5.      Have you always wanted to be a fireman?

Yes, since I was 7. My dad was a  fireman and I used to love going to his work, I think that’s why I’ve always loved it

6.      What do you feel like when you’ve finished your job and everything has gone as expected?

I feel really relaxed and happy with myself that everything has turned out as expected

7.      Have you ever had a nightmare related to your job?

Yes, I’ve had some, but the most memorable one was one in which my house was getting burnt with me inside and there was nothing I could do, which was weird because that is my job.

8.      For how long have you been working as a fireman?

For nearly 15 years

 Interview 2:

1.      What effects of adrenaline do you notice when the bell goes off?

I get really nervous and excited, and I don’t know how to react at first, but then I get used to it, as I don’t have time to think

2.      How do you respond to those effects?

I don’t really know what to do, people tell me to breath calmly, but that doesn’t work for me, so I just wait until it stops by itself.

3.       Do you think it makes a difference in your job if you feel nervous or calmed?

Yes, because if you’re calmed you do things much better

4.      What has been the most difficult or dangerous experience you’ve ever had at work?

There had been a gas explosion and we had to take the people out of the buildings

5.      Have you always wanted to be a fireman?

Not really, I wanted to be a cop, but now I’m happy with what I am

6.      What do you feel like when you’ve finished your job and everything has gone as expected?

I feel proud of myself

7.      Have you ever had a nightmare related to your job?

Not really, as I am used to seeing thing like fire and I’ve gotten used to it

8.      For how long have you been working as a fireman?

I’ve been working as a fireman for 7 years