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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I went for psychology but never finished my dissertation because life/kids got in the way. It’s a huge regret. I am still close friends with my classmates. There was no backstabbing at all. These are weird comments. Decades later in my early 50s I’m thinking of going back because I want to work as a clinical psychologist. However I have to start the PhD all over. I’ve been home for 20 years with kids and can see working for 20 after graduating. I wouldn’t assume someone older is doing it for a hobby or has nothing to contribute. The big obstacle is getting academic references 20-25 years out of school. [/quote] I am 57 and just went back to get a masters (which I know is not a PhD obv) in order to become a therapist. Best decision of my life. You don’t need a PhD to practice. And a PsyD is better for clinical work but there are easier ways than a PhD program. Go for it![/quote]
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