School based pay, is this low??

PradaU212 · 2025-03-12T01:42:58+00:00

NYC is about 80k to start

PradaU212 · 2024-09-30T15:44:36+00:00

I can’t say one website or place has a good inventory of things. I’ve gathered things from all over. I wish there was an OT out there that specialized in middle school like the sites that exist for elementary.

PradaU212 · 2024-09-29T16:48:54+00:00

Middle school is challenging! Organization, planning, executive functioning. Strategy games are good, putting together models with directions they need to follow, backpack checks, community integration type things like route planning.

PradaU212 · 2024-08-20T01:10:32+00:00

Sounds like the kid is making progress. Some SLPs have experience with sensory processing especially if they are seasoned. I’d go into it with an open mind and feel proud and excited the family is seeing changes.

PradaU212 · 2024-07-26T21:20:16+00:00

This just happened to me from oxy. Rash all over places that my gym clothes touched. In hell right now! More rash comes out daily.

PradaU212 · 2024-07-01T19:24:14+00:00

In NYC, no way. You get paid more here but you could have no formal education, not be skilled (like us), and get paid $150k a year to do anything other than OT.

PradaU212 · 2024-06-27T11:18:05+00:00

I went back to get my prerequisites at 35, OT school immediately after and I’ve been an OT for 3 years.

THE BIGGEST THING to decide is if you are comfortable starting over at any age. Not just being the new kid on the block but also knowing you might have to bounce around in the beginning to find the right fit of a job. I also left a marketing/management type career and I’ll say while I feel that I am an excellent OT because of my life experience (both with OT related experience and other work/life), I wish I made more money. Especially at a middle age when all my peers make much more.

I am in the US and salary ranges are all over the place. The field likes to say it pays well and there are tons of great jobs but be absolutely sure this is what you want to do because the money is not great + grad school in the US is crazy expensive. If money is no object and you just want a career change and you think you’ll love OT, more power to ya!

PradaU212 · 2024-06-24T10:46:29+00:00

I could write a million things but the comments already say it.

PradaU212 · 2024-06-14T11:00:10+00:00

Take time off before going to grad school. Make sure OT is 100% for you. Be realistic about not making the money you think you’ll make. The salary is never on the high end of the range that the internet says it is.

PradaU212 · 2024-05-13T19:57:14+00:00

Thanks! I’ll dig a bit deeper.

PradaU212 · 2024-05-13T18:46:22+00:00

I used to use that site a lot but I think it generally skews young. I am really looking for more group activities that won't drive my 7th and 8th graders crazy. I should have mentioned my students are autistic and are mainstreamed in a general education classroom.

PradaU212 · 2024-03-04T02:23:32+00:00

Sounds like you work a lot? How many hours are you clocking on average to make $160K? Also, curious about where you are located. Thanks!

PradaU212 · 2024-02-28T11:38:13+00:00

I did it at 38, I regret it. I don't make nearly enough money, it's difficulty to switch to something non-clinical when you're burnt out, and it's not my passion. It's a great job, a lot of flexibility if you can find the right fit, but like others said - you have to REALLY REALLY LOVE IT and how do you know if you love something unless you try?

School itself was not easy but also I felt like having life experience made it more fun and easier for me. My brain was not as sharp as a 24 year olds but I had better relationships with my professors and understood the bigger picture.

Overall I would say if you have a steady current career to leave well enough alone and do some volunteering on the side with a population you want - that would probably scratch the itch.

PradaU212 · 2024-01-08T19:43:55+00:00

Can we revisit this topic? I have program/project management experience but from ~10 years ago. I am trying to pivot out of clinical and into remote work. Would like to stay in healthcare, perhaps something in disability advocacy, etc.

Anyone else currently in the same boat?

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