The career possibilities of an acupuncturist.

It's the end of my program and I have to think about my future. Now is the time to decide which path to choose. My three options are to go to university, do an internship, or start working. I have a big dilemma and I really need to decide because my program is ending and I'm running out of time.

Choice 1 : University.

Choice 2 : Internship.

Choice 3 : Work.

University.

I chose to go to university because my course is only technical, and I wanted to do a bachelor's degree in order to have a better background. But I'm in another dilemma. I am interested in two undergraduate courses. Education, if in the future I want to teach a class or physiotherapy because one of the most common causes of consultation are pain or physical recovery.

Choice 1 : Education.

Choice 2 : Physiotherapy.

Internship.

I chose to do an internship to have an experience on-the-job-training to learn the ropes and get to know the ins-and-outs of the profession, this facilitates the beginning of the profession. But I must decide where I will do the internship because I have the opportunity of doing a volunteer abroad program or an internship in a multidisciplinary clinic.

Choice 1 : Volunteer abroad program.

Choice 2 : Multidisciplinary clinic.

Work.

I chose to work because I have my bills to pay. But I don't know what to do. I'm wondering if I try to get a government loan and open a clinic or if I try to get a job in a multidisciplinary clinic.

Choice 1 : Multidisciplinary clinic.

Choice 2 : Open a clinic.

Education.

I decided to do an education degree in order to diversify my field of work. Now that I have completed my undergraduate degree, I see that I have made a great choice. But I 'm stuck between two career options, teacher or researcher.

Choice 1 : Teacher.

Choice 2 : Researcher.

Teacher.

I really liked the idea of ​​being a teacher. But I don't know if I start a career as a teacher at a CEGEP or teach classes taking online courses.

Choice 1 : CEGEP.

Choice 2 : Online courses.

Researcher.

I really enjoy doing research and improving things. That's why I decided to be a researcher. I can choose between two paths in this career. Develop new technologies in acupuncture or help disseminates research in the field of study.

Choice 1 : Develop new technologies.

Choice 2 : Disseminate research.

Physiotherapy.

I made a great choice in doing physiotherapy. It's worthwhile for my career. I have more knowledge about another area of ​​health, and I could even specialize more. I am between specializing in the Chiropractic or Women's Health.

Choice 1 : Chiropractic.

Choice 2 : Women's Health.

Chiropractic.

Now that I have finished my courses, it's time to work. I received two job offers and I don't know which one to accept. Work directly with a team of athletes or work in a multidisciplinary clinic.

Choice 1 : Team of athletes.

Choice 2 : Multidisciplinary clinic.

Women's Health.

I loved my course and now that I've finished, I have two job opportunities. Work in a women's health clinic or work in a medical clinic.

Choice 1 : Women's health clinic.

Choice 2 : Medical clinic.

Multidisciplinary clinic.

I decided to do this internship because I wanted to meet more local professionals and do a good networking. Now I have to decide which clinic I will intern in a large or small multidisciplinary clinic.

Choice 1 : Large.

Choice 2 : Small.

Volunteer abroad program.

I love traveling and learning about new cultures, so I decided to do the volunteer abroad program and take the opportunity to do both things and learn the ropes of my field of studies as an advantage. I know two programs and I don't know which one to choose. I'm between China and New Zealand.

Choice 1 : China.

Choice 2 : New Zealand.

Multidisciplinary clinic.

I decided to work in a multidisciplinary clinic to have more experience and contact with people from other areas, and to do good networking. But I am in doubt between a large clinic or a small clinic.

Choice 1 : Large.

Choice 2 : Small.

Open a clinic.

I always wanted to be my own chef and make the decisions for myself. A colleague called me to join a partnership, but I'm still in doubt whether I'll accept the offer or open my own clinic.

Choice 1 : Partnership.

Choice 2 : Own clinic.

CEGEP.

I tried to teach at a CEGEP, but the competition was great, and I ended up not being able to. Now I must decide what to do. I am between two job options. Work with online courses or open a clinic.

Choice 1 : Online courses.

Choice 2 : Open a clinic.

Online courses.

With the current pandemic, these types of class started to become popular and I'm even getting more students than I imagined. It is a great choice and has many options to expand.

Choice 1 : The end.

Develop new technologies.

Develop new technology was quite challenging. It takes a lot of perseverance and resilience, because what you are developing is not always successful. I'm very frustrated because so far, I haven't been able to progress any of my projects. I'm wondering if I disseminate research or work with online courses.

Choice 1 : Disseminate research.

Choice 2 : Online courses.

Disseminate research.

I really enjoyed having chosen to disseminate research. Besides loving writing, I can work whenever and wherever I want. I can use different tools and have various ways to publicize my research. It's a fulfillment because I'm promoting something that I believe is good for people and for this field of study.

Choice 1 : The end.

Team of athletes.

I love working with the athlete team, and my salary is very good, but my life now is based only on following them. I am always doing overtime and I don't have time for anything. I'm always thinking about spending more time with my family or starting a family. So, I'm in doubt if I continue with them or if I should try to work in a multidisciplinary clinic.

Choice 1 : Multidisciplinary clinic.

Multidisciplinary clinic.

Starting in a multidisciplinary clinic was the best choice, as I have contact with several professionals. An advantage of this type of clinic. I gained a lot of experience and now I am in doubt, if I continue in this clinic or try to open a clinic.

Choice 1 : Open a clinic.

Women's health clinic.

I really enjoy working at this clinic. I followed many pregnant women. I feel fulfilled. However, I would like to have more experience in other specialties, and I have doubts if I continue in this clinic or look for a medical clinic.

Choice 1 : Medical clinic.

Medical clinic.

I am accomplished working in this clinic. I have different patients and I got different contacts with different professionals. It has increased my networking and now I'm wondering if I should continue working here or should I open a clinic.

Choice 1 : Open a clinic.

Large.

The internship in a large clinic was a great option to start my career. I learned the ropes and it put me a foot in the door for future choices. Besides, this is worthwhile for the career because you meet several professionals in the area and various types of procedures and treatments. But I ended up having a superficial relationship and a poor feedback because the movement of personnel is very large and I had to do a lot of overtime and sometimes I'm overwhelmed. And now, I'm wondering if I apply for a small clinic or if I open a clinic.

Choice 1 : Small.

Choice 2 : Open a clinic.

Small.

The internship in a small clinic was cozy because I knew all the professionals, and we had a great harmony at work. I learned the ropes and it put me a foot in the door for future choices. I could have advice and know what my performance was. Now I am ready and able to open a clinic or work in a large clinic to have different experiences.

Choice 1 : Open a clinic.

Choice 2 : Large.

Large.

Work in a large clinic was a great option to start my career. I learned the ropes and it put me a foot in the door for future choices. It is worthwhile for my career also because I could meet several professionals in the area and various types of procedures and treatments. But I end up having a superficial relationship and a poor feedback because the movement of personnel is very large, and I had to do a lot of overtime and sometimes I was overwhelmed. I'm wondering if I apply for a small clinic or if I open a clinic.

Choice 1 : Small.

Choice 2 : Open a clinic.

Small.

Work in a small clinic was a great option, the advantage is that the place was cozy because I knew all the professionals, and we had a great harmony at work. I learned the ropes, and this puts me a foot in the door for future choices. I could get advice and know what my performance is. Now, I am ready and able to open a clinic or work in a larger clinic to have different experiences.

Choice 1 : Open a clinic.

Choice 2 : Large.

China.

I chose China because I have a friend who goes with me, and she is of Chinese descent. My friend helped me a lot, but I had many difficulties with the language because I only took the basic course. I made a lot of mistakes and ended up depending a lot on my friend and our friendship got a little weird after that. Now, that I am back I must decide if I go to work or If I go to university.

Choice 1 : Work.

Choice 2 : University.

New Zealand.

I chose New Zealand because I already know a little English, besides I love the landscapes there. I really enjoyed doing this choice. I made a lot of friends, and I improved my English. Now, that I am back I must decide if I go to work or If I go to university.

Choice 1 : Work.

Choice 2 : University.

Partnership.

I decided to make a partnership, because two heads are better than one, it's important to have someone in case you need some help, to have a person who supports you and who can exchange information, I believed it was great option to start. But we started to misunderstand and ruin our relationship. So, I decided to end the society and now, I'm wondering if I open my own clinic or work in a medical clinic.

Choice 1 : Own clinic.

Choice 2 : Medical clinic.

Own clinic.

I always dreamed of having my own clinic. So, I decided to do this, and now I'm living my dream and I just have to think about what I'm going to do after my retirement.

Choice 1 : The end.