At the beginning of class, we talked about what would make a person happy or satisfied in a position. Often what brings you happiness is not directly related to your profession. Some people need to work in an environment where there is great deal of professional autonomy while others want a direct line of authority and lots of layers of it. I for example like having a start and finish. What do you want – interior hall, lots of windows, solo practice, teamwork, variety, continuity, change, stability, something new every day, routine? Those are just examples to guide your thinking – the only thing that would get your entry not approved is if you reference speech-language pathology. I want you to think about the environment more than the specific duties.
If you have ever worked a "crappy" job you often daydream about perfect work conditions that may or may not be feasible. As I am approaching the end of one job assignment and approaching a new job assignment, I often think about what work conditions did I not receive in my last job that I would like to have in my new job.
The most important thing I wish for in my job is professional autonomy. I feel that this is a well respected profession and that as a professional our advice should be taken into account whether it be in a school, hospital, snf, or rehab facility. I would also like
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