Is social work a good profession?

Question

When it comes to going back to college, my options are endless. There's so many majors I am considering right now. But for some reason, social work is one that is standing out to me. I know I want to make a difference in people's lives. Is this a good way to do it? What is a typical work day for a social worker?

Answer 1

i would become one. you get to help kids that have shitty parents. you get to find good homes for them. and families that are looking to have kids that cant. i think you would be helping alot of people that you come in contact with. but mostly kids. that's who you will be helping the most. the question is do you like kids? if a child comes in and says that his dad beats him and there proof then the kid will be takin by social services. and will you feel goood about that. of course.

Answer 2

I think that it's an excellent and self-less profession although the pay is not good. In addition to that, the work load is tremendous. But if you have the desire to help others and REALLY make a difference, I have a lot of respect for you. So many people need help these days, but no one really cares anymore. We're all just numbers and insurance policies. As a social worker, you will work long hours and you will go home exhausted, but you will have helped someone in some way. Isn't that what life is all about? My hat is off you! Good luck and best wishes!

Answer 3

Social work is a good way to help people.

On the other hand, it's a challenging profession. Sometimes, the problems people have are not only amazingly complex, but some aspects of the problem you can't address. Frustrating. Also, you work very long hours, because public organizations can't afford enough staff, so you get an unrealistic case load. You have lots of responsibilities and have to follow LOTS of regulations. Plus, the pay is low...although you may get decent benefits, which are important. All in all, it's a stressful way to make a living, but those times when you actually can make a difference could make it worth while.

Answer 4

I think social work is one of the most needed fields ever. Because of the strain on our economy, we have a tremendous need for social workers. The question is, are there enough jobs in that field. Another issue to take into mind is that some times social workers get burned out with their jobs and forget the zeal that they had when they first started work these jobs. This job can be mentally stressful. Yet you feel the reward of helping someone who needs you.

Answer 5

Yes, and they are needed in all types of worksites. Be prepared to be in school for a while, though, as social workers need a masters minimum--and some require a PhD.

Social workers can work at hospitals, schools, corporations, clinics...too many places to name. Some work at mental health facilities.

There is not a "typical" social worker day--as that would depend upon where you work, and if you have specialized in a specific branch of social work.

Answer 6

I have to tell you that social work is a high stress profession and not that rewarding financially.

I work in local government like most social workers and if i am honest...social workers think a lot of themselves but nobody else does. They are seen as naive and not very realistic. They are also bullied mercilessly by their managers because they never leave because they are too busy being saints for their clients.

Social Work?....sorry but I wouldn't let a dog of mine go into it.

Answer 7

If you are able to attain a LCSW/ MSW license and work independently you may be OK. Don't under any circumstances work for a government or private agency unless you want to be underpaid and disrespected.