Reconsidering My Career Choice
First ever Reddit post, but I’m desperate.
I’m at the end of my Junior year of high school, heading into my Senior year, and I have been pursuing a relatively simple, “learning the basics” animal science program through my school. I have been so adamant to become a veterinarian until I recently hit a wall.
For my Senior year, I was faced with a thick packet talking about an internship role I’d be doing instead of a proper class, to earn a CVA I. Finally, for once, I let myself simmer over my decision to be a veterinarian and went online to see what it was all about before I went on to apply for internships and work within a clinic.
I was shocked, admittedly, and it was probably naive of me to think so positive. I was aware how nasty the veterinary field could be, especially with the widely discussed suicide rate. But so many people are discouraging others from the profession and the rational part of me completely understands why for the most part.
I want to work with animals, and I love animal science, but I’m aware that there’s a largely diverse field when it comes to the subject.
So, I need a no bullshit opinion, and I mean it. Give it to me as straightforward as you can. Is pursuing a career to become a veterinarian really worth it?