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How will I know I will be satisfied with my chosen career path in the future #Spring26?

I want to be a certified RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) but I am afraid I’ll be in too much debt from school and fail in this industry.

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Simone’s Answer

Hi there! We never really know if we'll succeed or fail, but I can see you might feel unsure about becoming an RDN. Why not try making a list of pros and cons? Let me share a bit about my experience. After high school, I had no clue what to study in college. I just knew I needed to do something. Since I liked computers, I started with Computer Science. That lasted only 4 months because I didn't enjoy it at all! Then I switched to studying Nutrition. In Brazil, a nutritionist is the same as an RDN. At first, I wasn't fond of many classes, especially those involving kitchen work. After 4 years, I graduated but didn't want a job in a factory kitchen.

Without a job, I went to Japan for a year to study. When I returned to Brazil, I realized I didn't enjoy nutrition and decided to teach English instead. But life can be surprising. It led me back to the nutrition field, and now I love my job! I enjoy helping people and studying food, the body, and how people relate to these topics. If I had completely given up on being a nutritionist, I wouldn't have discovered the beauty of this work. It's so rewarding to see my patients or clients change their eating habits. I feel like I make a real difference in their lives and help bring back joy.

So, once you've made your list of pros and cons, listen to your heart. See if it beats a bit stronger or stays the same.
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Florey’s Answer

The concern about after-college debt after graduation has always been a concern. But you will be in a better place to pay it off if you have a profession. And our profession - Nutrition, is a great one to be a part of. RDs are in demand. There are so many possibilities now from standard clinical to culinary to insurance to private practice to food companies. If you love the field, you are sure to do well. I wish you all the best!
PS in case you are interested - Ive been an RD for over 20 years. My career history: Started in hospital work, became super interested in the field of diabetes and added CDCES to my resume, worked in diabetes care for many years, then insurance (wellness program management), private practice and teaching cooking classes. Now retired and seeing clients part time. So, there is plenty to do!
Thank you comment icon Florey, Thank you truly for your response! Honestly this made me even more in love with my chosen career field knowing that it’s a good one to go into and that you’re still working even after retirement! I do believe that in the generalized Culinary field, there are so many passages to take. For instance, nutrition, owning a restaurant, working in hospitals/hotels, etc. I think I should just take a leap of faith and trust my gut that I’ll be able to dig myself out of the debt hole as long as I’m doing something I love. Thank you again :) Victoria
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