Would you be annoyed—“Fun” as response to MSW degree?

[Anonymous]

This doesn't seem worth investing the energy to think about. It was mildly odd, but really, a one word statement by someone you just met about your adult child's master's degree is not something to trouble yourself over.

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Anonymous wrote:Your friend is an idiot. A service-oriented degree like MSW is exactly the opposite of "fun."

It’s a soft degree, an easy ticket to a cushy civil servant gig. Nursing requirements and long hours in a hospital are much harder and grosser than msw.

What’s a “soft” degree? Does that mean not prestigious, not rigorous, low barrier to entry, low IQ, etc? Maybe that’s why the person said “fun”? Like condescending.

Avoiding any and all science and math coursework. Avg student has low SAT score, low or no GMAT/GRE, low barrier of entry into master’s program. Don’t play dumb.

So getting a PhD in education and calling yourself “Doctor,” as in Dr Jill Biden and legions of FCPS principals who insist upon being addressed as “Doctor.”

Social work and teaching… largely dim bulbs.

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Anonymous wrote:Your friend is an idiot. A service-oriented degree like MSW is exactly the opposite of "fun."

It’s a soft degree, an easy ticket to a cushy civil servant gig. Nursing requirements and long hours in a hospital are much harder and grosser than msw.

What’s a “soft” degree? Does that mean not prestigious, not rigorous, low barrier to entry, low IQ, etc? Maybe that’s why the person said “fun”? Like condescending.

Avoiding any and all science and math coursework. Avg student has low SAT score, low or no GMAT/GRE, low barrier of entry into master’s program. Don’t play dumb.

So getting a PhD in education and calling yourself “Doctor,” as in Dr Jill Biden and legions of FCPS principals who insist upon being addressed as “Doctor.”

Aren’t all PhDs called Dr. So and so? My dad got a PhD in the 8Os and this is not new?

Supes and Jill have EdDs not PhDs. Which are literally for sale. And a LOT has changed since the 80s with degree mills and online degrees literally for sale.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Your friend is an idiot. A service-oriented degree like MSW is exactly the opposite of "fun."

It’s a soft degree, an easy ticket to a cushy civil servant gig. Nursing requirements and long hours in a hospital are much harder and grosser than msw.

MDies soft meaning helping people? Non-quantitative?

Try working with drug addicts or abused children or ex-cons for a few years and get back to me about how cushy it is.
You are an ignoramus.

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Anonymous wrote:Your friend is an idiot. A service-oriented degree like MSW is exactly the opposite of "fun."

It’s a soft degree, an easy ticket to a cushy civil servant gig. Nursing requirements and long hours in a hospital are much harder and grosser than msw.

What’s a “soft” degree? Does that mean not prestigious, not rigorous, low barrier to entry, low IQ, etc? Maybe that’s why the person said “fun”? Like condescending.

Avoiding any and all science and math coursework. Avg student has low SAT score, low or no GMAT/GRE, low barrier of entry into master’s program. Don’t play dumb.

So getting a PhD in education and calling yourself “Doctor,” as in Dr Jill Biden and legions of FCPS principals who insist upon being addressed as “Doctor.”

Social work and teaching… largely dim bulbs.

Wow, what is your degree in?

[Anonymous]

As a MSW (with a clinical license) I wouldn't care. Truth be told, the MSW programs aren't that difficult academically. It is more the post work that weeds people out (burn out, compassion fatigue, etc.)My DH often says he couldn't do my job...child fatality investigator for CPS. But then again, I would hate his job (banking exec.)

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Anonymous wrote:“She really loves what she’s doing. But it’s a lot of hard work” is appropriate to say in the moment.

But the moment has passed. So let it go.

Yep, this is good. "Fun" is a socially awkward response. But it may have just popped out of her mouth. She may not actually know what an MSW is. She may have been distracted. Just let it go. But if you hear it again, PP's suggestion is good.

[Anonymous]

To the person who said MSWs are for “dim bulbs”: My DD graduated summa cum laude from a top 10 university and has chosen this career path because it aligns with her values and her commitment to a life of service. We are extremely proud of her and may I say respectfully, you are an idiot.

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Anonymous wrote:Your friend is an idiot. A service-oriented degree like MSW is exactly the opposite of "fun."

It’s a soft degree, an easy ticket to a cushy civil servant gig. Nursing requirements and long hours in a hospital are much harder and grosser than msw.

What’s a “soft” degree? Does that mean not prestigious, not rigorous, low barrier to entry, low IQ, etc? Maybe that’s why the person said “fun”? Like condescending.

Avoiding any and all science and math coursework. Avg student has low SAT score, low or no GMAT/GRE, low barrier of entry into master’s program. Don’t play dumb.

So getting a PhD in education and calling yourself “Doctor,” as in Dr Jill Biden and legions of FCPS principals who insist upon being addressed as “Doctor.”

Social work and teaching… largely dim bulbs.

Which school do you teach at?

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OP, I get it. My mom is a social worker, I'm a psychologist. People are so dismissive of mental health and it drives me up a wall. That's the context that I think people who are dismissing you are missing.

That said, I'd try not to let this person occupy too much of my headspace. She doesn't sound worth it.

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Anonymous wrote:Your friend is an idiot. A service-oriented degree like MSW is exactly the opposite of "fun."

It’s a soft degree, an easy ticket to a cushy civil servant gig. Nursing requirements and long hours in a hospital are much harder and grosser than msw.

What’s a “soft” degree? Does that mean not prestigious, not rigorous, low barrier to entry, low IQ, etc? Maybe that’s why the person said “fun”? Like condescending.

Avoiding any and all science and math coursework. Avg student has low SAT score, low or no GMAT/GRE, low barrier of entry into master’s program. Don’t play dumb.

So getting a PhD in education and calling yourself “Doctor,” as in Dr Jill Biden and legions of FCPS principals who insist upon being addressed as “Doctor.”

Social work and teaching… largely dim bulbs.

Which school do you teach at?

There is hard data showing college students with the lowest SAT and GRE/GMAT scores go into teaching and social work. You'll claim test scores are meaningless and don't measure anything. Everyone with low scores says that, of course.

[Anonymous]

The woman meant 'not worth it' in a nice way which is true.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't read so much into it, OP. I'm an MSW and believe me, I've gotten quite the various comments about it over the years (from when it was my major in college to when people now ask me my job). You have to have a thick skin to make it as an MSW, anyway, it's good practice.

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Anonymous wrote:Your friend is an idiot. A service-oriented degree like MSW is exactly the opposite of "fun."

It’s a soft degree, an easy ticket to a cushy civil servant gig. Nursing requirements and long hours in a hospital are much harder and grosser than msw.

What’s a “soft” degree? Does that mean not prestigious, not rigorous, low barrier to entry, low IQ, etc? Maybe that’s why the person said “fun”? Like condescending.

Avoiding any and all science and math coursework. Avg student has low SAT score, low or no GMAT/GRE, low barrier of entry into master’s program. Don’t play dumb.

So getting a PhD in education and calling yourself “Doctor,” as in Dr Jill Biden and legions of FCPS principals who insist upon being addressed as “Doctor.”

Social work and teaching… largely dim bulbs.

Which school do you teach at?

There is hard data showing college students with the lowest SAT and GRE/GMAT scores go into teaching and social work. You'll claim test scores are meaningless and don't measure anything. Everyone with low scores says that, of course.

Link?

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Anonymous wrote:Your friend is an idiot. A service-oriented degree like MSW is exactly the opposite of "fun."

It’s a soft degree, an easy ticket to a cushy civil servant gig. Nursing requirements and long hours in a hospital are much harder and grosser than msw.

What’s a “soft” degree? Does that mean not prestigious, not rigorous, low barrier to entry, low IQ, etc? Maybe that’s why the person said “fun”? Like condescending.

Avoiding any and all science and math coursework. Avg student has low SAT score, low or no GMAT/GRE, low barrier of entry into master’s program. Don’t play dumb.

So getting a PhD in education and calling yourself “Doctor,” as in Dr Jill Biden and legions of FCPS principals who insist upon being addressed as “Doctor.”

Social work and teaching… largely dim bulbs.

Which school do you teach at?

There is hard data showing college students with the lowest SAT and GRE/GMAT scores go into teaching and social work. You'll claim test scores are meaningless and don't measure anything. Everyone with low scores says that, of course.

So, Jr. High then?


/ps non dim bulbs cite sources for claims.