Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My daughter starts college this fall and wants to go into social work. This worries me a bit because I've always heard that social workers generally end up poorly-paid, overworked, and burned out unless they go on for a masters or doctorate and get out of the lower ranks.

What do you hate about your job?

O.P here I have a masters degree....there is a lot to deal with . The clients are just difficult and nobody says thank you here even after you " bend over backwards".Generally over worked and underpaid...I just realized that you can't change a world that doesn't want change.

My cousin went into private practice with other social workers. They deal mainly with family issues. She is leasing space in a building close to her house.

My neighbor did the same thing. Do you have good colleagues who would be willing to make the switch?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My daughter starts college this fall and wants to go into social work. This worries me a bit because I've always heard that social workers generally end up poorly-paid, overworked, and burned out unless they go on for a masters or doctorate and get out of the lower ranks.

What do you hate about your job?

O.P here I have a masters degree....there is a lot to deal with . The clients are just difficult and nobody says thank you here even after you " bend over backwards".Generally over worked and underpaid...I just realized that you can't change a world that doesn't want change.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have been in social work for seven years....I work with families that are involved with children's services. I feel stuck in the job. I could literally throw my HIPAA approved locked bag over a bridge and into the water AND NOT LOOK BACK. I need the job but it is sucking my soul, my energy, and it is ruining my health. I am in a state of severs burnout. I spend all weekend in bed trying to recoup some semblance of energy so that I can drag my self through another soul sucking day on the following Monday...want to cry just thinking about it. The weeks are getting longer and longer. I am neglecting my kids because I just don't have the energy to deal with them in the way that they deserve. I am so depressed. hate this job!!![/quote



Wow, that sucks, I'm sorry. Have you ever thought of MLM (multi-level marketing or network marketing). There are so many good legit companies that require little investment to get started. I work for Rodan and Fields Dermatologists and see people excelling and making corporate-level salaries every day. Just saying...sounds like anything is better than feeling the way you do.