Speech Pathologist - Holly Thong

14/10/2023 30 min
Speech Pathologist - Holly Thong

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This episode features Speech Pathologist Holly Thong, who is currently working at the State Rehabilitation Service at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Holly is more than just a speech pathologist; she also works as a casual makeup artist and runs her own flower business. With her numerous talents, she offers honest advice on how to turn career choices into reality.Top questions asked by students for a Speech Pathologist:00:00 – Intro02:04 – What is a speech pathologist? What exactly do you do?03:43 - How did you know this was the right career for you?08:32 - Did you have any influences growing up that lead you to the speech pathologist career?10:12 - What does a typical day looks like for you?15:23 - Does the work ever become overbearing?18:50 - What do you find most challenging part of the job when you first started?21:24 - What are the main perks of working in this field?23:17 - What is the pay structure like?27:09 - Is there any other career opportunities you could explore based on your skills as a speech pathologist?29:03 - If you had a change to go back in time and do it all again, would you do anything differently?