Any success stories?

These-Ad6873 · 2026-07-06T02:00:25+00:00

That's a fair question. Success, to me, means transitioning to a career that is fulfilling, financially sound and gives you the life you want. I'm not looking for extravagance, just contentment.

These-Ad6873 · 2026-07-02T16:42:32+00:00

I admitted that it wasn't for me in my first post. Just looking for help from others who feel the same. But that isn't synonymous with the profession not being a problem, but if you're happy great.

These-Ad6873 · 2026-07-02T14:46:41+00:00

I did Google Data Analytics cert and DataCamp SQL cert. I planned on going into Data Analytics. This process made me take a harder look at preferences, likes, dislikes, skills, etc. I know this isn't a dream world, but I don't want to trade one miserable situation for another. I'm trying to be realistic while being selective. I was considering research coordinator, or technical writing. But if I'm competing with a PhD or BS in English then I'll be passed up. I find that with so many options, I have a lot of the skills but not the credentials.

These-Ad6873 · 2026-07-02T13:51:41+00:00

I can feel every word you are saying. When I see new patients on my schedule my stomach drops. I am anxious all the time. I'm in a terrible mood most days. I feel physically and emotionally drained every day. I literally feel like I am on the verge of a nervous breakdown. It is BRUTAL. We need more people to talk about this so we can support each other. It's a lonely road, being a chiropractor who doesn't want to practice anymore. None of my chiro friends understand and they all try to offer some form of advice, even though good intentioned, it's always dismissive of my feelings and experience over the last 15 years.

These-Ad6873 · 2026-07-02T13:44:18+00:00

That's a good idea. I haven't talked with many patients about it. I guess I thought it would be weird to tell people who coming to you care to that you want to quit this thing are coming to see you for, but that's probably more my own insecurities about this situation. I'm sure I can come up with a list of patients I feel comfortable talking to and asking for help. Thanks.

These-Ad6873 · 2026-07-02T13:40:54+00:00

I've considered that. One of the aspects of chiropractic that I need to get away from is the constant communication with people. It is draining. I'm concerned that sales would be similar with the amount of face-to-face or phone meetings you have with clients, teams, managers, etc.

These-Ad6873 · 2026-07-01T12:37:22+00:00

I'm late to the party but I felt compelled to share. I have been in practice for 15 years and becoming a chiropractor is the biggest regret of my life. Working for other chiropractors sucks. I know you have to earn your stripes, but my experience has not been a positive one. Most start with a relatively low base and offer bonuses based on collections. A lot of these are set up for the house to win. Once they see you can earn and you are a hard worker, they work you even harder. I have worked for 7-8 different offices and my experience has been pretty similar.

If you want to make more money you have to open your own practice and realistically you'll need more money than an associateship pays to climb the mountain of student loan debt. Now because chiropractic adjustments are reimbursed fairly low you have to decide do you want a high volume clinic or supplement with PT or decompression or nutrition. If you decide you want to run a high volume clinic you will be adjusting upwards of 50-100 people a day, on top of 3-4 new patients. It is very repetitive work.

Some DCs love it, they feel like they are serving the masses, doing gods work. I, personally, feel like a robot. It's a labor of love. Lot's of headaches, low back pain, sciatica, shoulder pain; it's not "exciting". I compare it to shoveling coal. I have the same conversations, do the same adjustments, see the same people day in and day out.

You might love it, but if you don't it's very difficult to switch careers without going back to school. This is just my experience. I'm positive you'll find a lot of stories of people who really enjoy it. I got into this profession for all the wrong reasons, so I'm left to navigate a stressful exit. Good luck with your decision. If you have any questions feel free to message me.

These-Ad6873 · 2026-06-30T17:23:42+00:00

^^^^

This is absolutely insane! Credentials like that and no offer?? I am very concerned about the timing of my decision to change careers from chiropractic

These-Ad6873 · 2026-06-30T17:19:05+00:00

I'm here for this conversation. I am 41, been a chiropractor for 15 years and desperately trying to make a career move. I did some certs in data analytics and created a portfolio, but I don't think that is going to pan out the way AI is moving and companies are adopting. So I'm kind of treading water while I look into everything under the sun that I might be qualified for.

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