Hi Emily, As already stated in some replies....GREAT QUESTION!! I don't usually reply or post to these boards, but really wanted to for your question. I have never regretted it for a minute! I became an OT in 1994 after several years working in other human service type fields. I actually fell in love with OT when I watched an OT work with several individuals with C.P., I was amazed at the impact some simple adaptations had made in the lives of these people. It not only changed their lives, but changed my life as well. I have been in private pediatric practice since 1998 and LOVE IT!!!! I am not extremely active in the field right now, as I am a Home Schooling Mom, and am making most of my living doing a lot of online children's sales (still related to OT though). I have found that the sky seems to be the limit with opportunities & areas in which an OT can focus their practice on. The politics and the fight for recognition can be difficult at times (especially in school districts :)))) , however that is found in every field, not just OT. Hope this helps you in your decision, and at the risk of not being politically correct, but am going to say anyway: I would pray about it-if your life purpose is supposed to be in OT, the doors will be clearly opened for you. Shelley D.
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