Odds of Hanging On
Once you have that advanced degree and license to practice, you're basically in it to win it until you quit or retire. From funeral homes to hospitals, military bases to public and private schools, grief counselors are always unfortunately in high demand. Staying hip on all the latest in sadness-obliterating techniques is helpful too, so it's a good idea to take those continuing education and certification courses whenever you can. It also helps being around other grief counselors—talk about a room full of people who get it.