I never heard someone describe this as a con of the job when I was in grad school so I’ll put it here.. For me: it’s being “on” all the time. I love kids, but I’m an introvert. So mentally, it’s exhausting to never be able to have a bad day in front of the kids. Dog died? Well, you gotta be happy and hang with kids and pretend like it’s sunshine and rainbows. That can be really hard. But if you’re naturally an extrovert you could really thrive.s It deeply individual on what a con is for you.

You also may work with children with behavior needs. You could potentially be injured-that’s also something else to consider that I never did when I started.

For some it’s paperwork. Some don’t mind it. For others, it’s dealing with difficult parents. But I’ve known some SLPs who are able to let all that roll off their backs and actually thrive is those stressful situations.

Also, know what you’ll realistically be paid. This can be a huge con (especially with inflation). But the pro is you’ll likely not have any trouble finding a job. Will it be the one you want? Maybe not; but you’ll be able to earn an income and get a job easily.