portlandor80
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I have noticed an incredible amount of unsatified planners on this website. I am planning on going to graduate school to obtain a MURP but I am unsure if this is the career I want to do. Planning on the surface seems great to me, and I enjoy the literature and topics. However, I have not worked in a planning office to see what the environment is like. I am unsure about the career because of the pay, and other reasons, including the venting in these fourms. I know the pay is lower than most want, but it's enough to comfortably get by isn't it? I know the cost of living varies from place to place in the US so it's difficult to go by just salaries. In addition, is the amount of venting on this site typical with most planners in the field or is this just a place where people are entitled to vent? I would have to say I was looking forward to becoming a planner until I noticed the low pay (6 years plus of education should earn more), and the amount of fustrated planners.
Is this typical throughout the field - the fustration/venting because of career and pay?
Any feedback is greatly appreciated since I need to decide before I enter graduate school if planning is for me.
Is this typical throughout the field - the fustration/venting because of career and pay?
Any feedback is greatly appreciated since I need to decide before I enter graduate school if planning is for me.