Burnout or Over the Field??

Hi everyone, I got some feedback from my friend who’s an LPC and just wanted to explore this a little more with other professionals.

I’ve been in the field for 5 years, and in my current role for 2.5. I’ve always said I’ve loved this job and could do this forever, but lately, i’ve been absolutely DREADING work. I’ve been in process of getting my MSW for three years and am in the home stretch (like 2 weeks of a class and my capstone) but my motivation is shot. I don’t know if I’m so bogged down with being a student, working full time, getting certifications on top of it, or if I just spent thousands of dollars on a degree I don’t want.

To clarify, it’s never the patients; I work with mothers and there is always something so filling about giving them the support they need, but my administrative and case management tasks have absolutely slipped to the wayside.

For those who are on the other side of their masters, is this feeling normal? I got referred to EAP through work and imagine that will help, but feedback from real people may help my brain too.

thank you to anyone who read this in its entirety. i have been so unheard lately and it feels great to get this off my chest.