Hunter Build plus some Hunting questions

[Veripare Star]

I have some questions about how your choices of skilling in this game affects how efficient you are. I've been around since 2009 and have come an gone over the years. I am only a level 3 sniper profession wise between all weapon types however I stick with laser weaponry and invested into buying a rifle skill implant many years ago. I bought the gold starter pack when it was released and have deposited before.. I'm not an entire noob but I am out of the loop here an have not quite dived into the stats of this game. Where pricing questions are ask below, I'm inquiring about for price checks from the Calypso Economy/AH.

So, if I would like to primarily focus on hunting using laser rifles (I am 40/44 APM on the Opalo right now), what is the next rifle that I should invest in if I do not invest further into my rifle/laser weaponry/weapon handling skills? On that note, which of the plethora of skills in EU should I slowly feed funds into boosting? However please note that I am really only looking for objectivity replies here instead of players' opinions (maths with your explanation would be appreciated!).

Last, I have read that Paramedic is slow to level. Should one of my priorities be to get paramedic to level 5 so that I can upgrade FAP from the starter pack one to something better (suggestions appreciated). I'd also like to get access to the auto loot pills for the sake of efficiency but the description from the TT is somewhat implying that I don't know how to swallow a pill yet? Somewhat weird but I would like the convenience of this and to be able to take on some tougher mobs; what is the best estimate to reach level 5 paramedic and the cost on Calypso?

[Meric]

Speed of skilling depends on the frequency of clicking the action, and the cost of doing those clicks.

Paramedic is seen as 'slow' because you have to find avatars, as well as yourself, that needs healing.

This is as opposed to killing creatures, where usually you can click as fast as possible.

Best way of getting paramedic is to haunt sweat circles and swunts.

[Veripare Star]

I invested in 50 Fanoos which I can almost use at peak efficiency for cheap a long time ago, so that would be perfect for me. Where can I find info about upcoming community events that I can tag along in for to try an power skill paramedic?

[Meric]

Sweating parties (I hesitate to say circles, as some of them can be quite chaotic) can be found at:

Boreas - most times of day
Nea's Place - used to be busy but is often not these days
OLA42 - variable, there is a daily sweating event held there, and it is busy around that time. Join the ola42 channel for info
Royal Club - this one is often located in a PvP area, so caution is advised.

The area around Camp Icarus is often worthwhile. This is the place new arrivals appear on Caly.

[Veripare Star]

Yeah, I learned that Nea's Place was replaced with Royal Club but I don't want to be some uber's toy. I will definitely check out the OLA42 channel to ask about when the party starts.