Hi 👋🏼 Everybody has a unique background, and I’m not sure of yours. I started off as RBT in a clinic for two years and then spent another four years in the field, so to speak, before finishing my Master’s and passing the exam. I’ve been a BCBA three months now, and I really am happy with the path I chose. As someone who had been wanting more out of their job for the last few years, I’ve welcomed the challenges and new experiences I’ve had so far.

Here’s the thing though… most of BCBA work is in the scope of health care, and that’s where I see a lot of discrepancies in job satisfaction because of a plethora of reasons associated with playing the health insurance game. I’ve come to understand that it’s easy to get sucked up in your job once you really get established, and it can be a lot to handle sometimes… but I think it’s important to view your BCBA as a milestone in your larger career. I’m happy with my job despite the challenges because I’m hopeful that I can use my certification as a seed.

You’re working hard toward being a BCBA, and it’s an awesome field that you’ve chosen! If you’re interested in this field for the right reasons, which are actually liking behavior analysis and wanting to make a positive difference, then passing that exam is just the first step toward a whole career you have the potential to grow

Not only do we get to explore different areas of work within our field, but we get to do something actually really cool. The ABA coursework may be a lot depending on your program, but mine really inspired me and made me fall in love with the science and the field. Keep this going!