Before graduating HS, My mother recommended I find employment with a public utility for the retirement and benefits; however, I wanted to be a psychologist. Instead, I followed her lead and worked for the phone company then water company for 35 years. Before retiring in 2011, I returned to school and earned my BS and MS in Counseling psychology. Post retirement career is licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in trauma counseling. I don't need the money because my mom was right, but I work with veterans and adult survivors of childhood abuse and LOVE my work. I only work a couple of days a week and quilt the other days. Best of both worlds...