I'm sorry to say that oftentimes the nursing field is not an exception to low pay, I was making $28/hr and even the most experienced and valued nurses will have their pay capped at 80k/year (at least in most hospital settings). Thank you for this video, I'd love to hear more about happiness research. EDIT: I should clarify that by low pay I mean in correlation to the work and stress that comes with the job
I would bend over backwards to make $28/hour. With that said, you guys deserve the higher pay. I don't think I could survive a nursing job for more than half a workday.
@@natashasaysI made $30 an hour with an associates degree in Health Information Technology working from home. I’m shocked at the low pay that nurses get for the amount of work that they do
@@Sparkle-ey7iw woah .. do you think it would be worth me getting that? Like are there a good amount of jobs in health information technology? And I agree with you.
I am thinking about pursuing therapy as a career, and your con about needing to draw boundaries around your practice, particularly in real life settings, makes a lot of sense. It seems like ya'll are trained to do specific work in specific settings based on information shared in confidence, which I hear are all critical for therapy to be effective. Thanks for sharing, your channel is informing and aiding in my decision making!
Where did you go to school? Do you feel its important to go to an in-person program? Walden seems to offer a good online program. Thoughts? Ps - I live in Ohio too! I'm a teacher - the pay (I believe) is worse for a teacher, isn't it?
I went to Kent State....I think an online program would be hard because you have to do a practicum and internship all in person anyways...as long as the program is CACREP though I think thats up to you. The pay can vary so much, but I think therapists have a higher earning potential in the long run compared to teachers.
I have been in the Walden online program. It has been great. I just think it's important to join the student groups so you have a community. It's so important to have others who understand the challenges of grad school, practicum and internship
Hi! New subscriber! I have been binging your videos and really enjoying the information you’re sharing! Could you please speak about how you go about being fully remote as far as using an address to promote your business. I hope that makes sense! I would not want to use my home address if I was fully remote but I know you need an address for business purposes. I know that may be different in different states. Any guidance on this will be helpful. Thank you!
@@allyssapowers what age did you start? How did you decide this was the path for you? I’m so mad at myself for not starting sooner haha 2.5 years sounds long for me right now. I can’t imagine graduating at 28! I already feel behind the curve
It took me 3 years that was with attending summer school. The internship is what can make it take longer. My internship was 1 year long for 20 hours a week.
@@our.secret1130 I'm getting started in my 30s. The way I look at it is - 2.5+ years is going to pass regardless; I can either have a Master's or not have one! I'm choosing to have one.
Really been thinking about going down this journey for years and I’m finally at the point to start making moves. Have you done any videos on finding the right program to do a masters in? Did you do yours online? If so any recommendations for online programs? Thank you! Glad I found this channel
I definitely would not recommend doing an online program. I once interviewed at this counseling center and they thought I got my degree online because the college I attended was out of state. They gave me this ugly look of disgust. I had to reassure them it was in person. I would recommend doing a program in person like a masters in mental health counseling or a doctorate in psychology. Make sure the school you attend is CACREP accredited so you do not have any issues with the state regarding receiving your licensure. The mental health counselor route does come with many challenges. Many times counselors feel overworked and underpaid on their jobs. A lot of counseling jobs focus a lot on productive and billing a certain number of hours every week. I have seen this cause burnout in many therapists as well as myself. Being a psychologist will allow you to provide therapy to clients but it also allows you to do a lot more. Psychologists can do assessments, teach at colleges, diagnosis more serious disorders, conduct research, and other things. The earning potential is much higher for psychologists.
@allysapowers Hi Allyssa! I have a bachelor's in Psych and always wanted to be a therapist. But life took me on a different path. I have many years of ESL teaching experience, then got an MBA and have been in the business world in HR for 20 years. As I eye the last half of my work-life and "semi-retirement", I am once again strongly considering going back to school part time, and becoming a therapist by age 56-58! I am currently 52. I love all the pros you mentioned and that's why I want to do it. But the investment is big. But, I can see myself doing this kind of work on a part-time basis well past the age of 65 or 70. Does this even sound possible, or viable? Have you ever heard of such a late career change? Thank you!
Hi! Yes I have and I 100% think if it's been in your heart to do it for that long that is a very good sign that you would love it. The wonderful thing is that as long as your mind is good we can do this job well into older age! You have so much life experience to offer as well.
