To be or Not to be, a RE agent

[Huong Luu]

Hi BP family. During a recent on-line group (Canada focus) meet-up, I shared my reasons as to why I decided not to become a RE agent 5 years ago to the group. Unfortunately, my comment offend a few people on the call. I would like to take the opportunity to formally apologize as it was not my intention to insult anyone making the choice to become a RE agent. 

I personally didn't want to compete with 40,000 other agents in S.Ontario and didn't want to give up my weekends doing open houses. 

Here are my questions:
What other career paths are there within RE for someone considering getting into RE?

If you thought about becoming a RE Agent and then changed your mind, why?

If you are a RE agent, any suggest to the new agents coming in?

If someone told you they were taking the courses to become a RE agent, what would you say to them to discourage them or encourage them? 

My apologies again for offending those on the call.