I used to worked in the optical industry several years ago and I enjoyed it. I took about a semester of courses towards becoming a licensed optician, so if I were to go back I would have roughly a year and a half left.
I am currently at a job making roughly 50-60k a year but I do not really enjoy my work. I am in a position to go back to school part time and finish my degree and work a day or two a week as an optician. Also, the field I am in may not be around for much longer. I do not despise my current job, but I remember selling glasses at an optical store while working toward my degree was way more fun and fulfilling than what I do now.
Also, what is the ceiling of how much I can expect to make after obtaining my state license and passing the ABO and NCLE? Will obtaining an ABOM make a difference as far as salary or career outlook? Can I teach with an ABOM or do I need a teaching degree?
As far as starting an optical store as a licensed optician, how much am I looking at to start a place up? In everyones opinion here, is owning a store worth the stress? Or is working for someone better overall? Do the financial ends justify the means as far as owning an optical business being a licensed optician in oppose to being an optometrist (or at all)?
Last and CERTAINLY not least, how happy is everyone with their situation working as a licensed optician? Do you licensed opticians out there enjoy your work?
I live in New York so any advice specific to my area is highly appreciated, as well as all other advice and thoughts.
I would love to hear everyone's opinion. :smile:
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I am currently at a job making roughly 50-60k a year but I do not really enjoy my work. I am in a position to go back to school part time and finish my degree and work a day or two a week as an optician. Also, the field I am in may not be around for much longer. I do not despise my current job, but I remember selling glasses at an optical store while working toward my degree was way more fun and fulfilling than what I do now.
Also, what is the ceiling of how much I can expect to make after obtaining my state license and passing the ABO and NCLE? Will obtaining an ABOM make a difference as far as salary or career outlook? Can I teach with an ABOM or do I need a teaching degree?
As far as starting an optical store as a licensed optician, how much am I looking at to start a place up? In everyones opinion here, is owning a store worth the stress? Or is working for someone better overall? Do the financial ends justify the means as far as owning an optical business being a licensed optician in oppose to being an optometrist (or at all)?
Last and CERTAINLY not least, how happy is everyone with their situation working as a licensed optician? Do you licensed opticians out there enjoy your work?
I live in New York so any advice specific to my area is highly appreciated, as well as all other advice and thoughts.
I would love to hear everyone's opinion. :smile:
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