I responded in my first post to this question from Emily in haste and 
frustration.  So, after taking time to read other responses and let a little 
dust settle in my brain, I'd like to respond a little more positively to 
Emily's question of whether or not I'd become an OT again if I were just 
starting out.  Yes, yes, yes!  And, might I suggest that anyone who is 
currently a practicing OT and answers "No" to this question re-examine his/her 
reason for continuing in the profession.  I have been practicing since 1982, 
and have had the great fortune to have had many life-altering experiences 
because of my profession.  I have stood toe to toe with many an MD over the 
years who've relied upon my unique experiences and skills to help their 
patients, and who've respected me.  Of course MDs and other professionals don't 
know what we do, that's why they rely upon US to do it; that's why WE do what 
WE do!  I have attended many seminars, symposiums and conferences over my 25 
years of
 practice where OTs shared the podiums with MDs, philosophers, celebrities, 
successful business entrepreneurs, RNs, PTs, etc.  Our colleagues were every 
bit as intellectual, eloquent and informative as any of the professionals 
speaking at any of these events; they inspired me in my practice and gave me a 
sense of deep pride in our profession.  They reassured me that WE do belong, 
and that we DO matter.  I would venture to guess, Emily, that if you have the 
good fortune to observe some of our dedicated colleagues in your upcoming 
observations that you will indeed be swayed toward OT as a profession.  Also, 
one of the greatest clinicians and teachers in our profession was a former 
recipient of OT when she was a child growing up with severe post-polio.  Her 
name is Reggie Boehme (check out her web-page www.boehmeworkshops.com ), and 
had you ever had the opportunity to attend one of her workshops, you would 
assuredly decide to become an OT without hesitation.  In fact, in one
 of her workshops she stated that being a recipient of OT (and PT) is what made 
her decide to become an OT rather than a PT.  She further stated that the OTs 
were the ones who worked on things that were truly relevant to her, and in fact 
had a bedside manner that flowed better with her liking.  She is truly an 
inspiring master clinician, and one whom I have always regarded as a role model 
for all of us.  Anyway, there's my 2 cents again.  I hope you have lined up 
some good observational experiences, and that you'll feel free to contact me 
personally if you'd like ([EMAIL PROTECTED] )
 
Bill Maloney, OTR


 
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 16:10:46 -0500
From: "Cim Viken" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [OTlist] to if I have ever had any regrets
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I have been fortunate to love my job and get many blessings from my
patients. I will also say like others it's more a passion.  Also, I can use
a lot of my skills in the real world outside of work.  



There are so many people out there that go for a paycheck and never get a
passion.  I know someone who worked 30 years and retired at a job he never
liked.  He now is retired and has lower blood pressure and enjoys himself
working part-time at a low paying job but loving it.  I don't want to be
anything like that.  



I have always felt if a job becomes a burden I must quit, but if it is a
challenge I will stay.  I graduated in 1994 and stayed at my first job 10.5
years and my second job is 2+ years.  Both were at in and outpatient
hospital settings.  I did work for 2 years per diem for a few contract
companies in the nursing home setting.   I will agree w/ others that the
politics get me down sometimes and fighting to get OT's name recognized.
But like I said above it's still a challenge, so I will stay.  I now work
for a rural hospital and I am the second level from the CEO and that is lots
better than a bigger hospital that has 4-5 levels to the top.  



Great reading other responses.  A great motivator for me.  Thanks. 



Cimberly Viken, OTR/L

Occupational Therapy





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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 07 May 2007 22:19:37 +0000
From: "R. Eren Can" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [OTlist] to if I have ever had any regrets
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Hello, Again a good question and one I think we always ask ourselves at key 
points in life- so , like Cim and others, I agree it is a passion.  Someone 
who goes into OT usually has a focus on "helping others" and I think this 
often grows into something much more.  OT also provides variety.  You can 
work in one setting for years and then decide to move into something totally 
different to keep fresh.  This is possible because OT professors provide an 
education which teaches students to critically think and to utilize 
creativity and problem solving to forward their treatments and careers for 
that matter.  I also find that OT is holistic in its approach and this keeps 
practioners on their feet staying informed on psychological, medical and 
spiritual literatures and trends.
This all totalled, I can telly uo that OT is one of those rare professions 
that allows you to hold your own with the entire life span of clients.  With 
the fieldwork and top notch educational programs (which keep a keen eye to 
the real world, not just academia) you are trained to come out of school 
ready to make a difference from day one until day=end :)
No REGRETS here and I am someone who is completely ADD and also easily bored 
a very nice profession indeed

Ryan E. Can, OTR/L
Lead Therapist
DreamScapes Therapy Group
Stowe, Vermont


>From: "Cim Viken" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [email protected]
>To: <[email protected]>
>Subject: Re: [OTlist] to if I have ever had any regrets
>Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 16:10:46 -0500
>
>I have been fortunate to love my job and get many blessings from my
>patients. I will also say like others it's more a passion.  Also, I can use
>a lot of my skills in the real world outside of work.
>
>
>
>  There are so many people out there that go for a paycheck and never get a
>passion.  I know someone who worked 30 years and retired at a job he never
>liked.  He now is retired and has lower blood pressure and enjoys himself
>working part-time at a low paying job but loving it.  I don't want to be
>anything like that.
>
>
>
>I have always felt if a job becomes a burden I must quit, but if it is a
>challenge I will stay.  I graduated in 1994 and stayed at my first job 10.5
>years and my second job is 2+ years.  Both were at in and outpatient
>hospital settings.  I did work for 2 years per diem for a few contract
>companies in the nursing home setting.   I will agree w/ others that the
>politics get me down sometimes and fighting to get OT's name recognized.
>But like I said above it's still a challenge, so I will stay.  I now work
>for a rural hospital and I am the second level from the CEO and that is 
>lots
>better than a bigger hospital that has 4-5 levels to the top.
>
>
>
>Great reading other responses.  A great motivator for me.  Thanks.
>
>
>
>Cimberly Viken, OTR/L
>
>Occupational Therapy
>
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 20:37:47 -0400
From: Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT?
To: "Emily L." <[email protected]>
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Hello Emily:

I  have also been "motivated" by what other's have written. I'm going to
write my answer in two parts, What I "hate" and what I "love" about OT.

For  me,  being  an OT is a "love/hate" relationship. There are things I
love  and  things  I  really dislike. Primarily, I dislike the way OT is
SOOOOO  under  represented in the physical rehab world, at least outside
the  realm of hand therapy. I dislike that we can NOT open a home health
episode  of  care.  I  hate  that  there are so few men working in OT. I
dislike  that  it  seems that so many OT's have little passion for being
OT's. I dislike that so many OT's are trained as UE physical therapists.
I  dislike  that  explaining  OT  is VERY difficult and that I am always
trying  to explain it! Now, the good stuff! I don't like that some of us
(including me) compare ourselves to other professions.

I  like  that OT is so eclectic in our treatment approaches. I like that
we  see  people  as  people  and  not problems. I like that we are still
trying  to evolve ourselves. I like that we have a National organization
that  does  good  job  representing  our  interests. I like that we have
OTnow!  I  like  that  OT's are an 'interesting bunch of people'. I like
that we learn a little about a LOT.

There's are probably more like/dislikes but I can't think of any.

The  answer  to  the question of "would I do it again" is tricky. I must
admit  that at times I've felt that my private practice suffered because
I  offer  only OT. And that if I were a PT, things would be much easier.
But, these thoughts and feelings may be related to self-pity rather than
actual  facts.

I  guess  that  the  bottom  line  is that I don't know if I would do it
again,  because  I  don't really know what it's like to be anything else
but  an  OT.  Oh, I had a life before being an OT, but it was completely
unrelated, OT is the only professional life I've ever had.

Again great question, with GREAT answers!!!

Come on people, step up to the plate!!

R

----- Original Message -----
From: Emily L. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007
To:   [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subj: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT?

EL> Hello,
EL>   I'm an undegraduate human biology major looking into going
EL> into some sort of health care.  I have experience on the "other end"
EL> of OT (Cerebral Palsy) and like the  patient-centered nature of OT. 
EL> I'm looking into doing some observation hours with OTs this summer
EL> to get a better feel for the profession, but in the mean time, I'd
EL> like to know what you think of the profession.  I've heard from some
EL> OTs who left the profession to become MDs, citing thw
EL> "anti-inlellectual" nature of OT, the fact that they felt like they
EL> could basically be replaced by a CNA, and the lack of respect.  What
EL> do you think about these things?  Idf you could do it again, would
EL> you stay an OT?  Why or why not?
   
EL>   Thanks,
EL>   Emily 

       
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 18:44:10 -0700 (PDT)
From: Bill Maloney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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First of all, I cannot imagine that any OT, whether chosing to continue in the 
profession or downgrade to medicine (joke intended), would intimate that there 
is an "anti-intellectual" aspect of OT.  I don't even know what that is 
supposed to mean.  Additionally, I am appalled at the lack of insight of an OT 
who would actually believe that a CNA could replace our contributions.  I 
hesitated even responding to these ridiculous notions, but felt obligated to 
encourage anyone considering entering the field of OT to seek out some 
observational opportunities before formulating any factual notions about the 
profession.  We can certainly use a few more dedicated, intelligent and 
creative individuals in the field.

Bill Maloney, OTR


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   3. Re: Do you regret becoming an OT? (Mary Giarratano)
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   5. Re: Do you regret becoming an OT? (Becky Heath)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 5 May 2007 20:58:44 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Emily L." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT?
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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 

       
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 09:56:33 -0400
From: "Mary Giarratano" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT?
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Hi Emily!

I've only been an OT for 2 years but I love it.  It is a 2nd (or 3rd if you
count being a stay at home mom) career for me and I spent 5 years researching
what I wanted to be when I "grew up." 

Every occupation has its detractors and there are always going to be days that
you hate what you do or where you work no matter what you do. There are politics
in every industry that will affect the way you are able to do your job.

OT is definitely at a critical period in its development as a profession since
the medical model doesn't fit us very well and that's our main payment source.
Unfortunately for us, PTs seem to have taken this to heart and are fighting hard
to get direct access and to add some of our domain to their practice.

I am very lucky in my job that I work with a great team of OTs, PTs and speech
therapists that work well together.  We constantly work together and play off
each other's strengths.  In addition, the staff of the facility are great to
work with and seek us out when they have issues with patients that are therapy
related.

Hope this helps!

Mary

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Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 11:59 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT?

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 

       
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 10:18:10 -0400
From: Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT?
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Hello Emily and Welcome:

I  will write more later, but I just want to say that this is one of the
greatest questions ever put to the list!!

I hope it opens the door for lots of discussions.

And,  I  must say that I've NEVER heard the term "anti-intellectual". At
the  moment,  I'm  not agreeing or disagreeing, but it IS an interesting
concept!!

Thanks for writing - I hope others follow your lead!!!

Ron

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----- Original Message -----
From: Emily L. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007
To:   [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subj: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT?

EL> Hello,
EL>   I'm an undegraduate human biology major looking into going
EL> into some sort of health care.  I have experience on the "other end"
EL> of OT (Cerebral Palsy) and like the  patient-centered nature of OT. 
EL> I'm looking into doing some observation hours with OTs this summer
EL> to get a better feel for the profession, but in the mean time, I'd
EL> like to know what you think of the profession.  I've heard from some
EL> OTs who left the profession to become MDs, citing thw
EL> "anti-inlellectual" nature of OT, the fact that they felt like they
EL> could basically be replaced by a CNA, and the lack of respect.  What
EL> do you think about these things?  Idf you could do it again, would
EL> you stay an OT?  Why or why not?
   
EL>   Thanks,
EL>   Emily 

       
EL> ---------------------------------
EL> Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell?
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Message: 5
Date: Sun, 06 May 2007 19:34:57 +0100
From: "Becky Heath" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT?
To: [email protected]
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Hi Emily,

I'm in my first year training to become an occupational therapist. I really 
find your question intriguing. I was an OTA for three and a half years and I 
have seen how OT can help people overcome illness and injury. I have had an 
interesting journey towards my journey to become an OT and don't regret it 
at all.

Firstly, my personal opinion is you can't regret what you do in your life as 
it leads to learning, having new knowledge and building on your life 
experiences, whether the experience is good or bad. I come with this opinion 
through my own personal experience.

Secondly, not everyone wants to become an OT, however I have not yet found a 
better career that can provide so much to an individual. The medical 
profession for a lot of the time don't understand OT and there is alot of 
fighting for OT. Yes there is alot of politics and red tape and what we do 
sometimes can be a thankless job, but for all of that the upside is you are 
helping someone to live their life to the best of their abilities - you 
can't get better than that!

Oh anti-intellectual! Never! Not the course I'm on oh boy its tough, 
probably the most intellectual course I have ever done.

I wish you lots of luck in the future - enjoy the summer!

Becky Heath :-)
OT student, University of Brighton, England


>From: "Emily L." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [email protected]
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT?
>Date: Sat, 5 May 2007 20:58:44 -0700 (PDT)
>
>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
>
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Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 13:57:12 -0400 (EDT)
From: AINE SUTTLE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT?
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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 
> 
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Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 21:44:02 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Emily L." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT?
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THANK YOU all for the wonderful responses... an interesting mix.  I do plan on 
doing OT shadowing the summer (along with shadowing podiatrists, another 
interest of mine) to get a feel for the profession in action, but I figured I 
would also benefit (and have!) from getting advice from a wide pool of 
OT's--casting a wider net than I could probably do through face-to-face 
interaction.
   
   
  To clarify the anti-intellectual comment, this person said that he was 
frustrated with the lack of science in OT (i.e., the lack of advanced 
anatomical knowledge used and taught)
and so went to med school.  He did say he loved the actual work, though.
   
  Several of you have mentioned issues with finding clients or with undesirable 
job duties (like changing adult diapers)., which leads me to another question: 
Have you found it hard to make a living doing the OT you WANT to do instead of 
just taking any OT job offered?
   
  Again, thank you so much for the wondeful responses, and I'm deeply sorry if 
my question offended any of you--I wasn't trying to bash the professional by 
any means; I just think it's important to look closely at the good and the bad 
in any prospective career.
   
  Take care,
  Emily

       
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