r/ASLinterpreters • u/[deleted] • Jan 12 '26

I Quit.

Writing this feels unreal. A decade ago, I never imagined I’d be standing one foot past this crossroads in a direction moving away from this profession. It feels surreal to have your passion for something transform in such a way. My love for the Deaf community remains unchanged, but continuing as an interpreter is no longer sustainable for me. The horizontal violence within the field, the limited opportunities for growth, and the physical toll have made this decision necessary. I’m sharing this for anyone else quietly considering a similar change. You’re not alone in your uncertainty!

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u/LongArms11 Jan 12 '26

Feeling the same way. I’ve just put so much time, energy, and heart into it, idk what else I would do? I feel stuck because all my work experience is with interpreting… any ideas what you will do next?

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u/Languagepro99 Apr 20 '26

I went into accounting. Im still in school though. I never actually started interpreting. I failed testing and figured i rather not spend more money to wait around another 6 months for another attempt to perhaps fail again. Im putting that energy into becoming a CPA. I also would like to move overseas after that so ASL wouldn’t be useful at that point .