I guess I need to be honest and tell you that there are some things I don't like or that present challenges. There are sometimes bureaucratic realities that can get in the way. And there is always more paperwork to fill out. Another issue that some people handle well and others don't is reconciling the world as it is and the world they were prepared for in school. The translation of theory to practice is not always smooth or easy.
Clients are generally much more complex than textbook case studies.
What you do and how you do it requires constant evaluation and good judgment. It really helps to have had a lot of different experiences and jobs. If all you know is being a student, then you are at a disadvantage as a counselor. It's real helpful to use your own job experiences in helping clients. Sometimes clients sabotage themselves unknowingly by going into a job they are not familiar with.