Psychology is one of the most popular majors in university and yet the demand for psychologists is soaring so hard. Do you think there will ever be enough psychologists for people who need them?

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  1. Not every Psych grad becomes an actual psychologist though, I wouldn’t even be surprised if they earn more in other positions for example

  2. Is the demand really that high? Like are there actual open positions for psychologits or is it more of an abstract “we need more psychologist” sentiment.

  3. I think the way we, as a society, collectively decided to pay for a psychologist’s time is strange to me. If I want to learn about carpentry, or gardening, or cooking, or how to become a better tennis player, my first step is not to hire an industry professional for private lessons. Instead, I’ll buy a book or watch some youtube tutorials or ask questions on reddit.

    I have this 400 page self-help book on the shelf. Paid €10 for it. I could have hired the psychologist who wrote it for an hour for probably around €200 (Harvard professors are pricy). Which option would have gotten me more useful information per euro spent?

  5. Demand by people needing their services is high, but it’s hard to get a job when you majored in that field. And if you do get a job, it won’t be full-time, so be prepared to get a second job to fill the gap.

    I have no idea why there are so few positions, though.

  7. From what my psychologist told me, it’s a complex problem. Just because you graduate doesn’t mean you’re done. Then there is people cancelling because of the costs. So you can only fill half a schedule. There’s not enough budget for the big 11 euro plan. But it’s not on Riziv, they mostly execute what the ministers decide. And the ministers got a lot of healthcare groups to remain friends with. It’s just a big Belgian mess.

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