I'm a occupational Therapist. I mostly handle the main work of the profession, planning, documentation and problem solving.

I work in Healthcare.

This is year 5 for me.

I'd put the main work of the profession, planning, documentation and problem solving at the top of the list. It depends on the project, though.

Basically, the organization needs someone responsible for this area so problems don't just get passed around. It depends on the project, though.

A lot of the value is catching issues early instead of letting them become bigger issues. I notice it more during busy weeks.

I check what needs attention first, then spend most of the day on the main work of the profession, planning, documentation and problem solving. I usually have a couple meetings mixed in. I learned that pretty quickly.

Some tasks are routine. The projects are what keep it from feeling like the exact same day over and over. Some months are completely different.

It comes in bursts. I can have two quiet weeks and then three things become urgent on the same afternoon. It depends on the project, though.

I work remotely, with occasional in-person days. It depends on the project, though.

For the actual work: standard industry software and equipment. That's the part I notice most.

It depends on the task. Some things need three departments; other things I can finish without talking to anyone. I didn't really understand that until I started working.

Most people I know came in through relevant education or training plus experience. It can be different at other places.

There are some depending on the exact job. I would check local requirements before paying for a certification. I didn't really understand that until I started working.

Problem solving. A lot of the day is figuring out what to do when the obvious answer doesn't work. It depends a lot on who you're working with.

Normal business hours for me, with occasional longer days. Some months are completely different.

Mine has some flexibility. I still need to be available when the rest of the team is working. I learned that pretty quickly.

I think it's decent. I rarely work weekends. My last job handled it differently.

Clients and coworkers, pretty evenly. That's been my experience anyway.

There are several ways to advance. Management is one, but becoming a stronger specialist is another. That's been pretty consistent for me.

Mine wasn't a straight ladder, and I don't think most people's careers are. My last job handled it differently.

Project management is a common move. Consulting is another. The job description didn't really explain that part.

There seems to be steady demand where I am. It depends on the project, though.

The hard part is usually balancing speed, cost and quality. The exact mix changes from week to week.

I expect demand to stay decent, especially for people who keep learning. That's been pretty consistent for me.

Technology has already changed the job since I started. I expect that to continue rather than suddenly replace the whole role. Some months are completely different.

I'd use current government salary data plus local postings for this one. I notice it more during busy weeks.

I get health insurance, paid time off and a retirement plan. I learned that pretty quickly.

Try doing a beginner version of the main work of the profession, planning, documentation and problem solving. You'll find out quickly what you need to learn. That changed a little once I had more experience.

An internship helped me because I finally saw what the work looked like outside school. Some months are completely different.

I liked the subject in school and the first internship confirmed I liked the work too. At my workplace, at least.

Seeing a project go from messy to finished is my favorite part. I notice it more during busy weeks.

Scheduling. I spend more time coordinating calendars than I expected. That's the part I notice most.

People underestimate how much preparation happens before the part they actually see. That matters more than I expected.

People who are curious and don't mind asking questions. Some months are completely different.

Someone who needs every day to be different might get bored with the routine parts. I didn't really understand that until I started working.

How often plans change after work has already started. That changed a little once I had more experience.

I'd take one practical class sooner instead of loading up only on academic classes. It depends on the project, though.

I should've asked about workplace culture during interviews, not just salary. It depends on the project, though.

I worked on a project that had been stuck for months and helped get it finished. Some coworkers would probably answer differently.

I've become much more comfortable saying 'I don't know yet' and then figuring it out. That's the part I notice most.

Weekends happen during busy periods, but not every week. That changed a little once I had more experience.