tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7394715790416688043.post2044684343047793765..comments2014-07-13T21:03:54.672-04:00Comments on Musings of an Urban School Psychologist: But I Didn't Get to Say GoodbyeMusingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10480917815609331244noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7394715790416688043.post-80003007534526315512013-07-03T13:23:48.636-04:002013-07-03T13:23:48.636-04:00Hi Andrew, thanks for stopping by and I'm glad...Hi Andrew, thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you're enjoying the blog! Burnout is a problem, I can't sugarcoat that--I definitely had my fair share of big glasses of wine this year (hey poor coping skills). It happens in any field, but definitely affects the human services/education fields highly. However, if school psychology is your passion, you will find ways to work through any stress and frustration you may find with the profession. School psychs don't only have to work in schools--private practice, hospitals, early childhood centers, behavioral specialists, etc are all possible options for employment, and may be more appealing. I haven't known anyone who has left school psychology yet, but those I've known who have left the education field leave it completely, in my experience. I hope this helps! Maybe you could conference and shadow some school psychologists in your area to get their input and see what things are like day-to-day for them. Make sure to check out urban, suburb, and rural for the full effect!Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10480917815609331244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7394715790416688043.post-42220228750545287492013-07-02T22:16:57.950-04:002013-07-02T22:16:57.950-04:00Hey there. Just came across your blog and I am re...Hey there. Just came across your blog and I am really enjoying it. I am considering pursuing my EdS in School Psych next year, but I have a few reservations about it. Many SPs seem to really love their job, but I've read in a few places that there's also a high burnout rate in the profession. I am worried about the possibility that I'd go into further debt to obtain the degree, then turn into one of these burnouts five years later. Do you think this is a valid concern? Valid enough to derail my SP plans? In your experience, what do the people who leave the profession end up doing? Are they able to transfer into related fields, or do they generally have to start afresh? Thanks so much for your help!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342129490008072903noreply@blogger.com