Im a 28 yr old doctor and I plan on studying to be a clinical psychologist. However that will take at least 7-9 yrs. I'll be between 35-37 yrs old when I finish. Is that too old to start a new career as a psychologist? Should I just stick with the job I have now, which is pretty unsatisfying?
2006-09-12 01:46:26 · 21 answers · asked by livinglife 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If you are already a physician, why not go for psychiatrist? Wouldn't you just need a psychiatric residency?
2006-09-12 01:56:32 · answer #1 · answered by SPLATT 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This can't be a real question, because, as one of the answerers has said, someone with a medical degree would be looking at
getting a psychiatry degree. Why would you go to school 7-9
more years do be a psychologist when you can make 3 times
as much as a prozac-dispensins psychiatrist. Also, a psychologist is not a doctor. And you say you are one now......
Also, 7-9 years for a clinical psychologist degree, when you have
a MD already? Finally, if you spent 8-10 years in university already, surely you are interning or working as a doctor in some
capacity, and paying off your student loans. If you were 37 when
you "graduated", that means you would have been going to college for 19 years! Dude, you are making all this up!
Why waste time making stuff up on here, buddy?
2006-09-12 09:19:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old will you be in 7-9 years if you don't change careers? Are you planning on dying at 40? As a doctor, you know the average life span! How many years do you want to exist in an unsatisfying job? Listen to your heart!
2006-09-12 09:07:34 · answer #3 · answered by working mom of 3 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Life is way too short to stick with an unsatisfying job! I'm convinced that money is totally secondary to job satisfaction. I've met too many people who have nothing to look forward to but weekends and vacations. How sad, to get up every morning and anticipate the day ahead of you with dread.
I've made three major career changes in my life. I embarked on a career in mental health at the age of 60. Take it from one who's been there: you are never too old to start anew. And if you are passionate about your job, you will never work a day in your life!
P.S. I think you're overestimating the time it will take.
2006-09-12 09:00:41 · answer #4 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be so defeatist! I will be 29 when I finally qualify as a psychologist (am almost 25 now) and I'm still sticking at it even though loads of my old school friends have well paying jobs now and I don't - they all say to me they wish they were still studying because they're bored! Do what makes you happy and fulfilled no matter how old, don't settle because in 50 years time you will look back and realise that 28 really wasn't that old at all and you had plenty of time left!
2006-09-12 08:54:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think it isn't old at all. By 35 you will have more life experience, you will be able to understand and help people better. I think you would make a great psychologist. All the best psychologists are people of age.
Besides, life starts at 32:) Go for it!
2006-09-14 09:58:02 · answer #6 · answered by Mondschein! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is never too old to find fulfilling work. No one can tell you what you should do which, as an aspiring pyschologist, you already know. You must weigh the long term benefits against the disadvantages--this is a very personal decision. Talking with a psychologist can help.
2006-09-12 12:03:28 · answer #7 · answered by bigbadboss.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend for you to ask this question means that you may not be qualified to be a psychologist!!. Why you may ask?
How can you want to be a psychologist if you can even to 'psychic " up you self to find an answer ?
Doesn't you look silly in a way . It is like telling someone to behave decently while you are having an orgy in an open space!1 Can you understand.
So think about it. If you cant even brave through a simple question like yours, then how can you help anyone who have pysho issue to overcome them??
Point to ponder.
2006-09-12 09:34:54 · answer #8 · answered by hlllsc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One should never question whether you are too old or not. The mind never stops yearning for learning and experiencing so many of lifes pleasures. Stop and think of how our lives would have been altered if so many others now and before us, just thought they were too old to try something new.
I am sure whatever choice you make will be the right one for you and I wish you success in whatever path you follow.
2006-09-12 09:50:01 · answer #9 · answered by Dana A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried to get onto a course for clinical psychology when I finished my psychology degree at 21. I was turned down because I was too young!
In psychology they prefer people to be a bit older as they have more life experience which makes them better at their jobs.
I wish you all the luck in the world with this!!!
2006-09-12 09:12:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you considered a job as a school counselor while you're pursuing your psychologist license? They are badly in need, and you might find the work very applicable to your future.
Good luck...
2006-09-12 08:57:41 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋