Well, with a master's in Exercise Physiology:
I could teach on high school level
I could be a PE teacher
I could be a clinical exercise physiologist (work in cardiac rehab)
I could be a personal trainer
I could travel and be a guest lecturer on various topics in health, fitness, etc etc...
These are the career paths I know of definitively.. But there are other options that could occur.. I could make it on my own by promoting my business, be a fitness writer, write a book on exercise, training, body sculpting, etc...
I could do many things with a Master's...
I could go back to school and become a registered dietician..
I could go on for my doctorate and teach on a college level..
But the bottomline is: I am doing what is comfortable for me.. And rightly so, I'm already in an anxious state, what good is it to take that further?
I just have many issues going through in my head right now...
The best thing for me now is to stay at my current job: Be it no benefits, part-time hours and what have you... At least I'm making a 58k projected salary IF I worked 40 hours a week... But working ~18-20 a week, I will make around 28-31 k this year... I should get a raise next year for upgrading my qualifications from B.S. to MEd. in Exercise Physiology...
I do love what I do.. It's kind of the thing that has given me sanity... And yes it may something I cling to, but what's wrong with that? Some ppl work a career all their lives... Lawyers, engineers, teachers, etc...
I was planning on doing this for another 10 years, then at some point, going back for my doctorate and being a professor in this field...
But for now, I want to continue working, saving $$ and bettering myself...
I do feel fortunate to have a job and that I get paid decent and also that I am good at what I do...
But I sometimes feel burnt out and lack balance.. This is when I take time to try and rebalance myself mentally.. Going out on weekend, calling a friend, etc...
I appreciate the support... This is the most important thing to me.. SUPPORT... Just having someone LISTEN is therapuetic to me.