I'm a Speech-Language Pathologist... but was it worth it? | IMANIBUSBY

In this video, I responded to one of my most recent comments about if becoming a speech-language pathologist is worth it. I really loved doing this. Enjoy and let me know if you want to do this one again.

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[Ceciliaapodaca]

Excellent video. Thank you. I did the opposite. Worked as a preschool for 27 years, had two children, bought a house. Now in school for speech therapy in my 50’s!!!! Never too late! Ready for different work with children.

[soblessed]

PEOPLE, as long as there is breath in your body, please do what you want to do. PURSUE whatever it is you would like! We all will die owing somebody...don't let student loans deter you from your passion. Do you and be blessed!!❤

[growwitharie]

This was beautifully said💓 I’m 24 turning 25 this year and I entered the workforce first and going to school online/on the side because I hadn’t known what I wanted to do. Worked in banking for 5+ years and always had this feeling that I was meant to work with children, left my banking job and got a job as a TA only to realize that I didn’t want to become a Teacher and found a love for Speech. Now I have a clear goal and path in mind and I’m going to school full time for Speech Communications c: I’ll be done with school (bachelors and masters) by the time I’m 28 turning 29 and I wouldn’t of done this any other way. I would of never known what I wanted to do had I not done what I did.💓 You’re never to old for anything✨

[elandecorum]

I'm 39, doing my second 1st degree, but this time, in what I've always wanted - B.Ed English. I should start my MSc. in Speech and Language Therapy, as soon as I'm done next year cos you know what? 40 will come, 50 will come, and 60 will come too! You really don't want to look back at these ages and be singing Celine Dion's

[Emily-qijw]

Thanks for including the first question about the person who was worried they'd be "too old" aka 30, when they graduated. Speech pathology is my second career and I took 3 years of prerequisites online before I could even start grad school! I'm currently in my final year of grad school and will be done when I'm 36. I'm so glad I'm doing it though! Just remember that you'll be working for at least 20 years, so it's never too late to start something new. Just make sure you really want to pursue this field, and remember that you can always switch settings if you get burnt out in one.

[nicoledavid]

I’m so glad I came across your video ! I’m currently 27 with a Bachelors degree in Speech Language Pathology. I’ve worked as an Assistant Pre-K teacher for 4 years and just recently started working as an SLPA. I have a family, an 18 month old and I’m just now considering reapplying for graduate school. I just feel like it will be tough but doable!

[Hevaneva]

I liked the part where you said "don't let age be a factor." That part really resonanted with me. And not only in SLP but I feel like I let age be a factor to many things so thank you for that. I'm in my 1st year of Community College and I wonder how much Grad school cost, how much will I need to earn, the debt, can I keep going and all other worries. But like you said I'm going to let my reason why I'm pursuing SLP keep me strong! lol. Thank you.

[celicamcallister]

I’m 22, going to a community college, and will finish my associates degree when I’m 23. So I’ll be 26 or 27 when I graduate with my Masters as an SLP. I have no regrets and I’m actually happy it’s taken me so long, because now I’m positive this is what I want to do. I started college right after high school, but I’m so grateful that I dropped out because I would be doing something completely different right now. Taking my long break from school allowed me to work with kids who had delayed speech, which has led me to go back and pursue my degree as an SLP.

[colettegrecco]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I'm starting prereq courses for my SLP master's next spring, at 30, so I'll be even older than you were when I can finally begin practicing. I feel so tremendously reassured by everything you've said that I'm tearing up; I have doubted many times that I'm still young and smart enough to pursue a graduate degree. Thank you so much again, and good luck to you as you embrace the future you worked so hard for ❤

[emaniemeansfaith]

So glad you put this up! I went the non-traditional route and didn't get my master's right after graduating. Deciding to go back at the age of 28 and won't start the program until 29 probably. Definitely need to do online cause I still need to work. Even though most don't recommend it, but I know it can be done.

[rzzey]

What you said, 💯 percent!!!! I started my 2-year masters degree at 26, and I'm so happy for it. I'm proud and happy with the path that led me to where I am. I got to work in research, in software companies, to teach, to travel to other countries, basically do any and all things that relate to language. Those experiences helped me relate to some parents of the kids I work with, and give me a different perspective.

[jamiemadden]

Excellent content!! After undergrad I knew I wanted be in the field of SLP however I wanted to experience working first and I do not regret my decision. Needless to say I am a 3 year track student now at the age of 25. Age does not define you! If this is something you are truly passionate about don’t let anyone or any factors discourage you!

[sherieceify]

I’m 35 and I haven’t even started grad school. Y’all are really thinking you’re too old IN YOUR 20s????

[RobertDingle-gubd]

Thank you. It's not the age clients seek. It's the knowledge and skills one seeks to help others. Thank you for this video.

[alicebubest]

i am about to finish my first semester of grad school! it's worth it!

[TheBookOfSammy]

Hi Imani!
I've been doing my own research and looking up different speech pathologist in an attempt to glean some info about the process and what it's like to be a speech pathologist. I'm an Actor and wanted to tell you after watching your clip, that I appreciate the information you shared. Wishing you all the best and all the blessings in your career. God bless and thanks again! 🙏🏿🙏🏿☀️

[thatssojayah]

Love this video. She doesn’t mean anything, I didn’t finish grad school till 28 and couldn’t be happier

[shanyacorsnitz]

I’m 35 and just starting my bachelors never to lare

[OTElover]

-Omg that’s me 🙈 lol, you answered my question perfectly thank you so much☺️☺️☺️

[jellybeansbud]

Ive been a teacher for a long time (secondary science) but I’ve had two daughters with speech delays, and part of me feels a calling to help families who face the same challenges.