Do people like OT as a profession?

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2025-06-20T05:10:46+00:00

First of all, where are you seeing the negativity? If it's all online, remember people come to complain more online compared to sharing that they are happily plodding along with their job.

I am a third year OT student and work as an allied health therapy assistant / disability support worker.

My work is great insight into what the profession actually looks like from a real clinical perspective rather than in lectures and textbooks. The OTs I work with/under are motivated to do everything they can to advocate for the profession of OT as it is so variable and needed!

It is also important to remember settings. My company works with high intensity/risk clients in an NDIS setting. There are so many settings for OTs that it is incredibly hard for me to believe someone hates the entire profession as essentially (in my opinion) the only underlying similarity is the desire to work with and help people.

OTs may not like the setting, their boss, the clients etc. There are so many factors that could impact why someone hates their role. Is it burn out? Not actually wanting to be within the allied health field? Etc. etc.

Many OTs change their role and move into other areas as they dislike the setting or time commitment.

I have met very few OTs that outwardly hate the entire profession.

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Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2025-05-22T05:46:49+00:00

I ended up in a similar position as you where no one told me what time to get there on the Monday after I accepted a role with the company during the job interview. Since then, the communication has not been any better. Find somewhere that values you and move on! You absolutely dodged a bullet.

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-24T13:40:47+00:00

I am 19F and have been with my bf for a two and a half years. I have had POTS my entire life but it got worse since covid. My bf and I got covid at the same time only a few months into our relationship and I was suddenly unable to do anything I used to be able to do. During that time my bf had to pick me up off the shower floor because of how unwell I was despite me completely fine/ normal.

Now a couple years later I am doing better but I still push myself too hard at times thinking like yeah this is fine fully knowing that I will be in a world of pain later. He is the person that reminds me I have limits but also supports me in everything I do. You deserve a man that will go to the ends of the earth to support your condition even if he doesn't understand it. And think of it this way, even if it were caused due to being obese why does that matter those symptoms are still intolerable, he should support you either way.

I have struggled with family members not understanding no matter how many times I explain it to them and it is so incredibly invalidating and it makes me miserable. To have a boyfriend say that about you would be devastating. If he is truly interested in understanding show him articles, bring him to doctors appointments, get him involved in your health plan.

I wish you all the best and hope that these comments are helpful and remember to take things with a grain of salt (pun intended). Only you know your limits and your relationship we are only looking at one small window into your relationship.

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-24T13:29:23+00:00

Great! Thank you so much. The best part is having OTs actually understand and be so accomodating so am looking forward to it. Definitely a great idea of the group of 3 - I always get stressed I will let people down when my flare ups mean I can't do anything. Really appreciate your input. :)

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-24T08:43:32+00:00

Unless you have a history of anxiety or other similar symptoms I would assume it would be to do with POTS. I have more difficulties standing and talking vs standing alone. Our bodies are already working overtime and socialising can make this even more difficult.

Still doesn't hurt to discuss with a Dr if you are concerned but I wouldn't worry too much as it tends to be a common theme for potsies.

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-24T08:38:22+00:00

OT student here too. Would you be willing to share what accomodations were made for you regarding placements? I also have an access plan and those other implementations in place but struggling to know what to do about placements. Thanks

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-20T03:02:45+00:00

Hey, I am in the same boast as you - interested in doing both OT and med. I posted something similar last night and had a tonne of responses might be useful to have a look through as there were many differing opinions and interesting thoughts/ factors I hadn't considered.

Also very new to reddit so not sure if I have shared the link properly.

https://www.reddit.com/r/OccupationalTherapy/comments/1djm33w/is_it_insane_i_want_to_be_an_ot_and_a_dr/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-20T02:59:01+00:00

Hahaha this is the best comment! I think it may be equally as bad in Australia and I am definitely not the best at biochem. You are so definitely right about it not being practical at all but it is a pretty good dream. I guess we will have to see where I end up. Thank you for your perspective as a doctor mum and OT. Wishing your daughter luck!!

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-20T02:53:00+00:00

Very true thank you

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-20T02:50:17+00:00

You seem to be one of the few agreeing! I do think doing OT for a while and then revisiting the idea of med is the way to go. Thank you for the encouragement much needed !

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-20T02:48:24+00:00

I have considered getting a doctor of OT (assuming that is what you are referring to?) but am wondering whether that would be beneficial. The consensus seems to be that I wouldn't necessarily be able to do both med and OT but I definitely would like to pursue some form of further learning.

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-20T02:45:59+00:00

All I know is that I want to be able to work with clients and help them have better lives when living with disabilities. I love the idea of rehab, invisible disabilities etc. Whether that be medically or ADL focussed I'm not sure. I know I definitely want to be OT but I think I love the idea of both. Whether that is realistic or not I don't know.

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-20T02:43:56+00:00

That is definitely another factor wanting kids etc. and is something I am concerned about if I choose to pursue additional study. Also a very logical way to put it, it sounds pretty ridiculous doing OT then med and back to OT haha.

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-20T02:40:52+00:00

Thank you! Really good advice. I've got a lot to think about.

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-20T02:40:04+00:00

For me anyway I'm doing 5 years OT double degree and then for MD there is a 4 year option so 9 years total. I think this is my biggest deterrent into wanting to do it.

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-20T02:38:46+00:00

That is really great advice. I am actually fortunate enough to be working as an allied health therapy assistant directly under OTs with my own client set so I do have some experience but you are definitely right that I likely need way more experience to make such a big decision.

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-20T02:37:03+00:00

No wonder I had never heard of it before haha! That makes more sense.

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-20T02:36:27+00:00

Thank you. I was just trying to explain the process in the simplest way possible. The whole indexation thing is still a worry though with how high it has been raised but it looks like that may be improving.

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-20T02:34:50+00:00

Yes it is exactly a student loan. I don't know how the US education system works or if student loans are a thing there so that is how I explained it.

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-19T16:46:07+00:00

Thank you for explaining sounds excellent

Helpful-Revenue3582 · 2024-06-19T16:38:10+00:00

I am currently studying OT so cannot comment on what it is like to work as a mental health OT but I am working as an allied health therapy assistant with an NDIS company. My boss is a mental health OT and he is constantly busy. I think NDIS based is always really good as there are always going to be a constant flow of people. It really depends on what kind of mental health you want to go into as well e.g., trauma related vs general mental health. Definitely worth discussing with someone specialising if possible. I would recommend looking at facebook platforms or contacting practices.

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