I am an older OT. I dropped out when my son was born in 1985. At that stage I did think that I had made a career mistake and was happy to get a break. It was a longer break than I intended. I got back into the profession two years ago and am loving it. Part of the reason is that it has become much more "rational". I love the theoretical frameworks that were developed over the past 20 years, centred on "person" and "occupation".
I am working in Canada and don't have to deal with the medicare nightmare that our US colleagues are stuck with. The rules and regulations of medicare seem to take up so much of your energy and time. I am not sure I could survive it all. I admire those of you especially who are in private practice. Regards, Aine Suttle, Toronto, Canada. --- "Emily L." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello, > I'm an undegraduate human biology major looking > into going into some sort of health care. I have > experience on the "other end" of OT (Cerebral Palsy) > and like the patient-centered nature of OT. I'm > looking into doing some observation hours with OTs > this summer to get a better feel for the profession, > but in the mean time, I'd like to know what you > think of the profession. I've heard from some OTs > who left the profession to become MDs, citing thw > "anti-inlellectual" nature of OT, the fact that they > felt like they could basically be replaced by a CNA, > and the lack of respect. What do you think about > these things? Idf you could do it again, would you > stay an OT? Why or why not? > > Thanks, > Emily > > > --------------------------------- > Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? > Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. > -- > Options? > www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > > Archive? > www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > > ************************************************************************************** > Enroll in Boston University's post-professional > Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills > and credentials to propel your career. > www.otdegree.com/otn > ************************************************************************************** > -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
