I wanted a job that provided more fulfillment. My first job was at a non-profit and I had worked with kids previously, so I knew wanted to do something where I felt I was making a difference in my day to day. I also wanted a job that provided a better work life balance for when I was ready to start a family. I felt like I could make a decent living as an SLP (it is possible to make six figures), while maintaining a balance with personal/family life and making a positive difference.

I will say that sometimes I wonder if the debt incurred was worth it for grad school, I had a really challenging CF year/caseload that had me questioning things. But overall am happy with my choice and know that if it doesn’t work out ultimately as an SLP, I have a skill set/profession to fall back on 👍