reasons why you SHOULD do OT as a profession!

[Whistle Pig]

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I'm tired of the silly stuff trying to put people on the defensive about OT. Let's turn this one around, ok? 👍

Give one reason (per post) of what you believe are compelling reasons to consider and pursue OT as a professional calling. You in?
I'll start.

#1 For guys... some of the prettiest, nicest females on the planet are OT students. The odds of finding that perfect mate are ... perfect.

 

[OTROX]

Really?!? Yeah, that will knock the socks off the admission committee and maybe a few girls!

 

[Whistle Pig]

Selective programs require selective information. It's a common sense gut-check. In any case, I'm sticking with it just for one reason. It's true!😍

 

[SDCal19]

My wife wouldn't like that reason haha. My goal is to make a difference in kids lives who need a little help along the way (that sounds much better to the admissions people). My sister is an OT and I have a million volunteer hours so I am aware of what I am getting into. Also, my old profession had me sitting behind a computer screen all day with little interaction with people.

 

[Shelby029]

You have many options to find something you enjoy doing!

Home health, pediatrics, inpatient/outpatient rehab, geriatrics, work hardening, early intervention, mental health...If you read advanceweb's OT magazine (its free, so sign up!) then they talk about a new area of OT nearly every time I read it!

 

[Shelby029]

Oh, and I read once somewhere that doctors and nurses save lives, but an OT is what gives a persons life back.

I like that idea of helping someone be able to live their life independently and as fully as possible.

 

[Whistle Pig]

Good thoughts, all!

Others?