Why I quit my job as an Occupational Therapist?

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Hello there! It's been a while since I posted and I just wanted to make an announcement and be REAL with you all. I want to say THANK YOU for all the support.

Although I am closing one chapter in my life, I will still be making more videos about my career transition. If you are an OT/healthcare provider or student interested in non-clinical roles, please connect and subscribe to my channel.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
02:27 Disclaimer
03:49 Family & Personal reasons
07:42 Burnout
11:45 Losing my sense of identity
14.45 Other passions

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🌿 Graduated from University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Degree

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🇦🇺 Based in Australia

☁️ Ex-Occupational Therapist , UX design/Digital Marketing student

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It's interesting that the younger generation of OTs are talking about burnout and disillusionment of the profession. I have been practicing for 18 years and went through many times of burnout and wanting to quit. OT is hard work and schools not preparing practitioners is very real, as is the non-healing reality of the business-driven healthcare industry. However, looking back, I was lucky that I was able to find pretty good jobs throughout my career, so I am overall grateful. What is also very real is the toxic positivity messaging around work/passion/fulfillment, especially in OT which is all about selling the dream that you can carve out your own niche. I will say that what saved me was the day I literally stopped seeking a job that expressed my passions, filled some sense of meaning/self-expression, or looking for that OT unicorn niche job that actually pays. In fact, my short stint in wellness/yoga work actually made me realize that I most definitely did not like applying my personal passions to a work setting. I enjoyed it, but preferred using those modalities for my own personal growth and privately. Work and needing to perform are always stress-inducing for sensitive people like myself and I began to resent prepping for a yoga class vs going to a yoga class. Now I am lucky to work in the schools where I am part of a union, make good money and never work more than the regular day. Also, I found some great resources that filled my skill gap. That is also very real. Looking back now, I think my true passion has always been feeling competent and in control at work; having a job that closes out at the end of the day; having many weeks off throughout the year; and a salary/benefits that afford me access to things that really fulfill me. It's funny that my friends in office work are envious of my job, which is funny bc I spent many years wishing I could join them and hitting my head against the wall to find something related. Good luck in your new venture and thanks for talking about this important topic.

AMB

Hi hi. I'm an OT from SA. Crazy that your video came onto my feed. I've also just made the decision to leave OT for most of the exact same reasons as you. The burnout is real and I bring that into my relationships with my family, friends and partner. Its so difficult to continue such a beautiful job when it mentally takes such a huge toll on your own mental health. Im planning to quit at the end of the year and go back to varisty to study something new. I'm glad to know I'm not alone in this journey! Good luck with everything! xx

raqueldefranca

Hi Cindy! I actually just got accepted into the Masters of OT program at University of Sydney, and moving away from my current job in marketing. So it's just funny that we're going in opposite directions 😆 Thanks for sharing your journey with us and I'm wishing you all the best for the next chapter in your life 🎉

itgoesmyway

I'm in my second year of working as a full-time OT and I really want to switch to tech too! I feel like I relate to you so much and all the points you made. I would love to see you document your journey 😁I haven't mustered up the courage to switch yet...

Winnie

Thank you for your brave honesty! It helps others to hear these things. As a newer OT, I can relate.

sarahroberts

hi cindy, watching your content here somehow i can related to you. im occupational therapist too. i lost my parent in same year 9 year ago. being as peadiatric ot for 7 years somehow give me reason to keep on living. in those period of time, i only focus on my work. but, this time, this burnout has reach my limit. unlike you, im being as occupational therapist was not my dream job but im grateful to have this experience as ot all this years. teach me a lot. dealing with kids with special need indeed need a lot patience and care because as you said children know how we feel. but, i do love them because their honesty. i hope i will able to quit ot as brave as you are.

arietachieeffa

Sorry to hear of your experiences.. I am also noticing a trend of burnout amongst OTs early in their career, which is sad.

I’ve been an OT for 20+ yrs and worked in different settings. Admittedly early in my career I didn’t feel passionate about it. But I was fortunate enough to find a job as a generalist community OT and fell in love with OT all over again. It helps to find a good supportive workplace, but it takes years of experience from working in different settings to actually know which fit you best. I hope your career shift brings you more joy, fulfilment and quality of life. All the best with your future endeavours!

MrsLDE

Hi there! 👋 Sorry I have been MIA! A lot has been happening so I wanted to give some time for myself to reflect and then make this announcement. I appreciate all the support this small community has given me. 💗 I will still make more videos about my life after OT and my career transition. Please feel free to connect and subscribe if you would like 🥰

misscindy_diaries

Being a support worker while studying a healthcare degree made me hate people! The burn out is real, and my mental health is starting to decline. I find aged and disabled people very ungrateful, petty and emotionally demanding. I have realised OT is definitely not for me as I hear other OT’s say how much they regret their degree. I see others getting to work from home, no stress and good pay doing a job that’s far less acedemic degrees like tech or finance. I notice these degree are less people involved too which would explain why the people doing jobs in those industries seem more relaxed, have better work benefits, and stable. I am considering doing a business degree where I can ultimately work from home.

carlysheree

Hi Cindy, really appreciate your sharing on the challenges of OT, as I am considering doing a Master's Degree in OT at USYD next year. However, I sometimes suffer from burnout when dealing with the negative emotions of friends or family members, so your sharing is very useful for me to consider my future career path 🙏💡

jeffreyngai

Hey.. Iam an higher secondary student of 2nd year.. I have chosen OT to do as UG pleasee tell me.. Is OT is an best ❓ Please tell me the frank.. Should i take or not.. I have a big confusion on this.m 😭 please help

dharshiniv

I am a 2nd year student and I'm really regretting picking OT. I just don't know what awaits me when I graduate, is it a lifetime of stress or a job which i like? Idk man

sm

Hi Cindy, just a quick question. There are many settings in OT, have you thought of trying something different like home modification or assistive technology?

danhvo

Do people quit because of boredom or do you feel there's heaps of options. I was doing nursing and had some setbacks so also considering OT as another option.

I'm open to working with children but prefer working with adults. I'm interested in like rehab after car crashes and strokes and stuff like that so yeah.

hughconboy

I like your honesty, I think I went through the same thing you went through only difference is I had no one to listen to so they sack me but hey ho God is love.
Once again thanks for being honest. 1❤

trevorross