Working as an Occupational Therapist Pros and Cons 

Hi. I am a 3rd year OT student and I struggle with imposter syndrome. I feel that I am a slower learner and I am more introverted, but most of my classmates are outgoing and faster learners... sometimes it discourages me. I want to do OT, it's hard too when I have anxiety and I just wish I believed in myself more. With that said, I really loved how you said OTs help people live more meaningful lives... main reason I chose OT!

"Most people think OTs are career counselor" That's so true! 🤣🤣🤣

this is an amazing video for a person hoping to be an OT, thank you so much for doing what you do!

Thank you for your insight! I'm considering OT as a future career but not very sure as to what sectors, but insightful never the less. One thing to add, if you've worked on the mental health aspects of OT, i'd be very happy to see a video regarding it and your thoughts and possibly OT school! Thanks a bunch!

Great video, man! OT is a job. Just like many others. I feel that a lot of people who go into the field romanticize the career, and then they’re faced with all of the things not taught in school.

Im a nurse and I look up to OT and PT, thats why Im watching your video cause Im so interested.

Loce your insight! I just applied to schools! Looking forward to starting honestly. Im glad i found what I wanted to do now. I get to have a good balance of healthcare with a mix of creativity! Im also super ADHD and i like a fast paced environment 😂😃

This was amazing! Thank you.

I'm in OT school right now, and am questioning this choice. I really appreciate the realistic words in your video and not only showing the good stuff about OT.

literally what i’m in school for now and has been my dream career since middle school and i was second guessing until this video thank uu

Very useful. Thanks!

Thank you, OT Focus very cool!

Really nice video thank you

Hey, I hope everything is well. just watching your video because im thinking on persuing OT, on your second con, you are talking about potential injury while holding or lifting a patient. There is a solution for that, and that is workout. by strengthening your body and becoming stronger it will carry on into your career. and avoid injury.

Thanks for the video

This speaks to me on another level, I have been contemplating switching careers due to some of the cons, and I am still unsure of my next steps, I do not get the job satisfaction from this profession due to how it's perceived, and maybe I'm just not the best advocate for this profession, but I do know that it is amazing. Thanks for the video!

I'm just a first-year student of OT but I can relate to all of it 😂 THX btw

I think this is my calling profession..

For me occupational therapy helped me more than the doctors. It’s too bad they don’t acknowledge this much

I would add as a con that there is not a very clear path to advancement in OT except for administration, but many other careers such as nursing allow for more advancement.

Thankyou so much! Very helpful video. I wanted to hear cons. I am a Registered Behaviour Tech. I work with kids with ASD. We work under BCBA supervision but in close interaction with OTs and SLPs on our teams.I always appreciate their work. To become an OT, I will have to go back to school which isnt workable at this point in my life. Do you have any course/ certificate recommendations for someone looking at learning basics like Interoception, body awareness, grossmotor, fine motor etc.?

Part of me is regretting my Decision of becoming a Cota. I graduated moved and got my first Job at a hand therapy clinic. They said they would train me and shortly after hired a new OT and fired me for "Not knowing enough" . My confidence is shaken. Im not sure if it was my schooling or what I just feel like i cant do this. "Vent over"

great

Hi, I'm currently in college and I'm not sure if I really want to go into Occupational Therapy. I'm worried that it isn't really my calling.

Hi, I'm a final year OT Student and I'm currently on a primary school placement. I been struggling with imposter syndrome and I been feeling really mentally drained, especially when kids aren't able to show improvements or work towards their goal. It really makes me to take it personally and feel bad cause I have been able to help them and I just feel like I'm not really so sure about being an OT anymore, do you have any advice for me?

Is there any soft copy of occupational therapy textbook that you can recommend for me?

I'm an aspiring OTA. Is a pediatric setting seen in a good or bad light versus other settings? Is it more stressful? Are you more likely to work nights and weekends or bring work home with you?

I’ve applied to do OT in the uk. I’m often reserved and shy when first meeting people (I’m 28), do you think this could hold me back? I’m hardly a Chatty Cathy and have some social anxiety/self consciousness issues

I have never understood how anyone would want to do this job. Years ago, I was going to receive training, and I could apply to the PTA assistant program or the nursing program. I picked nursing. Even 25 years ago, I couldn't see the appeal, and now that I have had to have PT and OT, I see the appeal even less, unless you are a sadist who likes laughing at people, which I doubt you are. Regardless, I will say that even a year later, I still hear my OT's voice when I'm doing something stupid that could result in a fall. She taught me a lot about how to safely to my ADL's after a stroke, so I'm very grateful.

can you practice as an OT with an honours degree or do you need a masters?

As a retired respiratory therapist, I know how some (many) patients are unmotivated to cooperate so that they can get better. It can be disheartening, but if you take the approach that you are offering a SERVICE, and whether or not they want to get the most from that service, is entirely up to the patient. Like the saying goes, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink."

It's hard for me to decide between mental health therapy & OT. Both seem great.

Hi, would you say occupational therapists have a stable income?

Is it bad if im an over weight and i wanna study ot?

I dont understand the pro about pension.you mean after 30 years you dont get any money or you do not have to pay for pension?

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This man said make 70k/yr like if that’ll get you somewhere in life with todays economy.. lmao

Sorry folks.I was what would be considered a super star OT student, worked at some of the best facilities. It is not the time to become an OT. I would stop my child from going into the field. PTs and SLPs are all trying to do occupations now. They don’t give a shit that there’s an OT on the team. I think AOTA is moot on what to do about this. It is so depressing to be in a field for decades to not Feel more respected but more disrespected and cast aside. Thanks to all my SLP and PT friends. Look up PTs optimal theory. Which is basically telling therapists to work on meaningful activities to engage patients. The future is not for the weak hearted. I’m unfortunately just exasperated.

The career is great on paper. In real life? It's a disaster. Don't go into it, believe me. Do your research people and take what he's saying with a grain of salt. There are WAY more cons than pros in this profession.

Most OTs know very little and are over paid.

Loved this sooo much. Hands down the most concise, down to earth realistic, respectable description I've heard of OT 🤍

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