12 reasons why not to be a psychologist

Another translation again for maneuvering between humor and lyricism :)

The profession of psychologist and therapist is still shrouded in a romantic mystery, despite all efforts to debunk or ridicule it. People continue to believe that psychologists casually earn lots of money without doing anything for it. A psychologist is both insightful and stupid. Stupid because he utters trueisms. Insightful because I figured out how to make money on it. Psychologist causes envy and admiration, and is therefore irritating. Many want to become psychologists precisely in order to evoke all these strong contradictory feelings in other people. Want to know why you shouldn't do it?
1. If a client complains that he has difficulty expressing his anger, the first person he will express everything he has accumulated over 40 years to will be you. Rather be a salesperson! You would answer.
2. They won’t tell their friends about you: they are shy. Being a cosmetologist is much more convenient.
3. If they are not pleased with life, they will not be pleased with therapy either. Who will be to blame? You.
4. One day, a very rich client will certainly offer you money for therapy for three years in advance. So, if you don't want to lose your reputation forever, you can't accept it. Y'all better be building houses than this.
5. You cannot ask an accountant client to lead your finances, a massage client to stretch your neck, a gynecologist client to perform an ultrasound for you or your wife, a police client to make the neighbors smile. If you do this, you are no longer a psychologist. You'd rather not be one!
6. Don't assume that your customers love you. Actually, it's a transfer, you just remind them of their moms. If they love you, it means their moms were quite a thing. The better you work, the quicker they will figure it out and leave.
7. If their moms were not so cool, instead of their moms they start pissing you off. The thought of having nothing to do with all of that is a bit comforting, but other times, dodging the pillows (well, if not chairs) flying around your head, you think, I wish I were a boxing coach.
8. Y'all on point all the time. If after visiting an insurance company you write in your blog "God, I'm so tired of being stupid", all clients will be offended, and others will even get angry. Next week you will be discussing with everyone that you didn't mean it. It would be better if you worked for an insurance company.
9. They don't care about you. Did u get married? They don't know it. Do you have love drama? They don't even blink about it. They only care about how you feel about them personally. It's easier for a massage therapist!
10. You can't sleep with them, no matter how much you want to. Keep in mind that you will be offered it more than once! You'd rather be an orthopedic doctor.
11. If you're really upset by this, you can report it to your supervisor. Keep in mind that you can't sleep with him either. Otherwise, your supervisor is no longer a supervisor.
12. All of this is not worth that much. If you only give advice all your life, you will be driving a Ford Focus. If you want a "lexus", you have to be a supervisor or a teacher. Many bad therapists do this.
P.S. This text is written as a joke only for the purpose of relieving the tension of the author and the readers. The author did not mean anyone in particular. The author infinitely respects his colleagues, clients, and most importantly - his therapist and supervisor!
Pauline Gaverdovskaya

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And on a more lyrical side:
🌊 Cathartic Fall – "Ocean"......... When Letting Go Becomes Strength 🌊

I love this part of the lyrics:
I’m letting go / Out on the ocean / Feels like New Year’s Day 

The message? True strength isn’t always in fighting through. Sometimes, it’s in surrende-ring with awareness, letting yourself feel fully, and trusting you’ll make it to calmer shores. If you’ve been navigating sadness, anxiety, or inner conflict — this is a kind of musical catharsis. Let the sound carry you. Let the wave move through. You’re allowed to let go.

​If you’ve been navigating sadness, anxiety, or inner conflict — this is a kind of musical catharsis. Let the sound carry you. Let the wave move through. You’re allowed to let go.