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Re: Experience vs new grads in this changing economy

loulou — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:13:00 GMT

Try to keep an open mind about the new grads, because it is going to continue as time goes on. I too am an experienced cota, and at first thought the new younger grads with the bigger degrees and more ed would be a issue for them working with me, but we have a nice balace of experience and new techniques. You could always go to seminars to help with cont ed.

Re: Experience vs new grads in this changing economy

MonaCatOTR/L — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:44:28 GMT

I agree with Eric...time to move on.

Re: Experience vs new grads in this changing economy

Erik Hager — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:00:49 GMT

Move to Texas and work for my pediatric facilities. I have 2 OT's with 5 and 10 yrs. of experience and 2 COTA's with 10 and 20 yrs. of experience. Other then that you could talk to your boss and explain how an experienced therapist would benefit the company. You could also find a new job with experienced therapist already in place.

Experience vs new grads in this changing economy

Jennifer — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:55:43 GMT

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone had some good advice for an experienced COTA who works at a pediatric facility.My boss has been hiring more new graduates as opposed to experienced therapists to save money. Being in the field for almost 10 years, I would love the opportunities to work with some more experienced ones. Although fresh blood is a good thing, the age and maturity and experience issues are a concern to me at this point in my career. Any Ideas of ways to do so and expand my skills at this point in my career?

Thanks!