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Hello,

I am looking for insights into what it's really like to be a school couselor, at all levels. Please share what is most rewarding about your job- what gives you the most satisfaction? Also, please share what is least rewarding and most frustrating. What does the day-to-day job really involve? Why did you get into this profession and work with children as opposed to say, marriage and family counseling or other types of counseling?

I am a former middle school teacher looking to perhaps get back into the field of education but in a different capacity. I've learned that I work better one-on-one with students (or in small groups) and I believe my highly introverted nature may be more useful in a counseling role. But...I can't help but wonder how I would feel at the end of the day--- exhausted after hearing X number of students come to me with their problems? I just don't want to be disillusioned so any insight you can give is GREATLY appreciated.

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JAR I am in Kentucky.
Apr 15, 2012
Susan Esrom and others,

Be prepared as an elementary counselor to be placed on a rotating schedule with art, music, & PE. I was, and actually "taught" guidance classes all day long five days weekly with a 30 minute lunch break when I squeezed in one-on- one or small group counseling. Our school had close to 700 children. All my planning was ...See More
Apr 30, 2012
lacey Susan, it sounds like you had a negative experience. But please don't speak for the entire population of elementary school counselors based on that experience. I am just wrapping up my 3rd year of being an elementary school counselor and I absolutely love my job! Under the right administration you can have a great experience! I am not on the activi...See More
May 20, 2012
Ishwar Dear folks,

I'm also very interested in this field, and I would love to hear your thoughts. I'm wrestling with similar questions.

I was enrolled in a doctoral program in social psychology until recently. I sought a career in academia for the opportunity to mentor undergrads and grad students, to lend support and nurture growth--...See More
May 22, 2012
Long Timer I've been a school counselor for 14 years and I've only worked with elementary and middle school children. I've wanted high school for the past three to four years (looking to branch out) but there haven't been any openings in my school district. So where you would land depends on what is available where you live.

With each level there are...See More
Jun 2, 2012


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