[gboudrias]

Hey I'm doing the same thing!

We have little else in common though, mainly I just figured I really want to help people and tech helps in such an abstract way it doesn't feel rewarding. I do meditate though, so my own process isn't entirely devoid of spirituality.

Also, being from Canada, I find it really odd that you can just dive straight into the master's degree and become a psychotherapist (I know this varies by state though). I've had to start at the bottom again, it takes 7 years here in Quebec. It's worth it just to know you're working toward you dream job, but it's pretty awesome for you that you'll be done in only 4 years!

[arandr0x]

Where in Quebec are you located? I know a few psychologists here but nobody who actually left tech for it, it sounds like an interesting combination of skills.

[gboudrias]

Montreal. I'm not a therapist yet, and most people get rejected for the doctorate, but I figure worst case I'll have a bachelor's degree in psychology so with my programming experience I could look into AI companies.

Most likely I'll stay in the mental health field though, as I doubt I'll find passion for anything tech again. I mostly lurk on this forum because I'm still a geek at heart :)

[earlyriser]

I'm on the opposite track, but same location. I was an Educational psychologist before moving to Canada/Quebec, but as my B.A. wasn't valid here, then I started a career in tech.