Reconsidering school counseling
I, (23) year old (F), am currently in my school counseling master’s program. I started in August 2025, right after undergrad, and I don’t know what to do anymore. My first semester made me realize that this field might not be for me. I decided to stay for another semester, and I’m set on taking a leave of absence in case I decide to go back. I’ll still have my seat in the program.
I’m reconsidering it because it’s a big job for one person. Usually, there’s 1 counselor to a school because of funding and stuff. I think I’m afraid to just fail my students and getting overwhelmed. I kind of fold under pressure.
Currently, I’m a sub teacher, and I love my job. I really enjoy working with kids, but I’m worried that leaving the program that I’ll regret my decision. I know I’m going to experience FOMO, mainly because of my classmates, definitely not the work 😭.
I think maybe I’m just not ready, and one day I will be, but I really don’t want to keep wasting money until I find out if this is for me or not.
Has there even been a time that y’all reconsidered being a school counselor, and what made you stay?