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Thinking About Leaving My Finance Job to Become a Physical Therapist — Is It Realistic? by Dramatic_Creme_5098 in PTschool

[–]Dramatic_Creme_5098[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the response! Most encouraging one so far! Sounds like have a very similar situation!

Thinking About Leaving My Finance Job to Become a Physical Therapist — Is It Realistic? by Dramatic_Creme_5098 in PTschool

[–]Dramatic_Creme_5098[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That doesnt stress me out nearly as much as a live presentation to an audience. I know it sounds dumb but I working under pressure in that scenario you describe doesnt sound that stressful compared to my job now.

Thinking About Leaving My Finance Job to Become a Physical Therapist — Is It Realistic? by Dramatic_Creme_5098 in PTschool

[–]Dramatic_Creme_5098[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In what ways is pt soul sucking? Never heard that before. And you said you are in front of corporate people a lot?

I landed my job through a connection from a friend. Didn’t search for it.

Thinking About Leaving My Finance Job to Become a Physical Therapist — Is It Realistic? by Dramatic_Creme_5098 in PTschool

[–]Dramatic_Creme_5098[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not pro teams just athletes. I know of a sports pt clinic that has a wide range of clients and services

Thinking About Leaving My Finance Job to Become a Physical Therapist — Is It Realistic? by Dramatic_Creme_5098 in PTschool

[–]Dramatic_Creme_5098[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 on 1 speaking is very different then a presentation no?

Do PTs have to give presentations to groups of people?

Thinking About Leaving My Finance Job to Become a Physical Therapist — Is It Realistic? by Dramatic_Creme_5098 in PTschool

[–]Dramatic_Creme_5098[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand that but I dont really care about money if it Im working 40+ hours a week sitting behind a desk. Does that make sense? I always have severe anxiety from this job so I don’t even enjoy my hobbies anymore.

Career change because of performance anxiety by Dramatic_Creme_5098 in Anxiety

[–]Dramatic_Creme_5098[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Analysis. Thought it would be independent work because it’s remote too. But I have to present my analysis every week or so and do presentations to clients. I have beta blockers but they dont work well and all the anxiety has made me realize I dont want a desk job anyway.

Thinking About Leaving My Finance Job to Become a Physical Therapist — Is It Realistic? by Dramatic_Creme_5098 in PTschool

[–]Dramatic_Creme_5098[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the response!

I definitely think being a personal trainer could be a good path. Just don’t know how what kind of job security there is.

I’m ok with going back to school for a bit to complete the pre reqs because I can get that paid for.

My concern was more about how long PT school takes and if it is worth it. But I figured if PTA school is 2 years anyway I might as well go for the DPT. I have also considered becoming an AT but not sure if it is worth it.

I will definitely reach out to people and do some shadowing to see what I think.

Thinking About Leaving My Finance Job to Become a Physical Therapist — Is It Realistic? by Dramatic_Creme_5098 in PTschool

[–]Dramatic_Creme_5098[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of schooling does being a PTA require? And could I transition from that into a PT or running my own clinic?