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Caitlin
Caitlin’s Career Goals
I would like to be a mental health/substance abuse social worker in the Seattle area.
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Are the hours put into social work worth the outcome?
After watching videos on the social work profession, it seems that the hours can be rough and there is not a lot of vacation time available and holidays are not always available to take off. Is this a demanding career? And most importantly, is the effect you're having on the lives of others...
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What is the pay-off of being a social worker?
My interest has always been in helping people. Will I get to see that in a career in social work? Will I truly be making a difference in people's lives? #social-work #social-worker #social-services