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Psychologist

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To become a licensed psychologist, you need to have a masters or doctoral degree.
this includes:
- a bachelor's degree  program (four years)
- a masters degree program ( another two years)
- an optional PhD or Doctorates degree (four to five years)

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To be a psychologist, you need good problem solving, communication, and organization skills. You also need to be trustworthy, empathetic, and patient.
I would be a good psychologist because I already have these skills and characteristics. With more education I can advance the skills I need to succeed in my career.

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- It allows me to help others
- I can learn about the human brain
- I can study people behaviors and thoughts
I have always considered psychology as a career path, but I just recently decided ,after I learned more about it, that it was the job I was the most interested in.

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How did your choice of career line up with your choice of home/apartment and car?Were you able to afford them?
- My career allows me to buy both my house and my car. My house was under budget so it gave me room to be able to spend more on my car.
What were your main pros and cons for this job?
- Pros: I get to help others, I can do something I enjoy, and it has a good salary
- Cons: Its a stressful job, possible long hours, and it has a lot of work

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-I would rather have a job I love because I am fine with having a small house and not the best car
-I learned that I want to live a simpler life, not needing fancy or expensive houses or cars.
-I plan to focus and do my best in highschool to get good grades. I also want to take classes that with help me with my career choice.

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Website: Career Cruising Article: Psychologist At A Glance Date Accessed: April 8, 2020 URL: https://www2.careercruising.com/careers/other-resources/357
Title: RWA Psychologist Article: How Important is Having a Good Rapport With Your Psychologist? Date Accessed: April 9, 2020 URL: https://www.rwapsych.com.au/blog/how-important-is-having-good-rapport-with-your-psychologist/
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- it's near Hartford in Connecticut
- Price: $189,000
- Monthly: $1,150
- I chose this house because it has a big yard/ a lot of land. It's a 3 bed 2 bath house. I really liked the layout and the price is good for a really nice neighborhood.

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- Type: Used Silver Jeep Wrangler
- Year: 2017
-Price: $26,000
-Monthly: $575
- I chose this car because it works really well for the area I live in and it's a good price.

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Hours:
- Most work a regular 9 to 5 shift
- Many stay on-call for night time or weekends
Salary:
starting-  $46,640
median-  $64,950
experienced- $87,720
Setting:
- some work at hospitals, clinics, schools, government agencies, correctional facilities, or private companies
- Being a psychologist is very emotionally-draining, they have to help their patients through a lot of pain. The job also causes a lot of stress, they have to do a lot of work in a short time.