Pros and Cons of Being a Social Worker | Social Work

[@ickeyaglover9220]

Future social worker. This is very helpful

[@maddiepooh13]

Thank you for this!! I’m starting school in March to pursue my bachelors in Social Work. I’m nervous but excited!!

[@ezzyh4484]

Exciting! I wish you all the best on this upcoming journey! You are going to be great.

[@krisdellreyes1441]

any update?? having a hard time deciding if or not i should pursue the same as well!): & on how to get started. some advice would be much appreciated!(: GOOD LUCK 👍🏼🍀

[@love_t.w3389]

@@krisdellreyes1441 I know I'm random. But I just wanted to say, you wont be disappointed. It's an amazing journey, I currently have half a year left of a four year bachelors degree. Time will fly, it honestly did for me.

[@moanjames_]

Same girl. I AM SO NERVOUS!

[@jaigyv2]

@@love_t.w3389 Thank you for this, I'm starting this month

[@orangeblossom1712]

I'm an LMSW and I completely agree with your points. My advice to all students is that you really learn in field placement and once you're employed. I've been employed in homeless shelter in NYC and it is very cool being able to assist with mental health referrals, medical referrals, immigration referrals, domestic violence, etc. Learn so much and it's never boring! To avoid burnouts I take advantage of my vacation days and time off. Essential to have support system and hobbies outside of the job.

[@niehill1440]

The pay is definitely needed to support loan repayment 😩. But I alway like the idea of supporting vulnerable populations and trying to help create lasting change.

[@LawrenceFamilyTv]

Yes, I liked how you rephrased that “the population that choice them.” I am currently practicing social work in the mental health field! Very good information, I love supporting and watching your channel!🥰

[@ezzyh4484]

Thank you for all of your support! Wishing all the best to you.

[@emma-jz4vg]

i choose social worker for my project! i really hope to be one in the future ! just having the ability to help people , absolutely makes me feel so fortunate and delightful :,) ! this helped me a lot , thanks you !

[@MaryHamerMusic]

Thanks for the vid! I'm currently on disability for mental health, but I'm looking to go back to school for social work! I'd love to become a therapist! 😃 I'm nervous, but excited!!

[@yoursocialworkagent2209]

Great Video and the Macro side of Social Work is also important. It focuses on advocating and influencing law makers, giving us a voice to change issues we face as Social Workers and our consumers we serve.

[@MrRobinson954]

You have said every my college professors said

[@basybas2978]

All you said is very true ! I am in my last year of social work program and I can attest to what your saying ! Thank you 💗

[@ezzyh4484]

You're welcome! Wishing you the best as you reach the end of a journey that will take you to just the beginning.

[@dannimXoXo]

I enjoyed watching your video. I’m currently within my process of obtaining my Bachelor’s in Social Work

[@ezzyh4484]

Awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Sending you all the best of luck. You got this!

[@agaemar]

From what you said it seems like a lot of schooling and expensive exams for an underpaid profession. At the end of the day, a good heart will not pay the bills.

[@jendy2089]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Very proud BS Social Work graduate here. Looking forward for more of your video about this profession. New friend here.

[@rockandrolldude22]

My goal is to help the LGBT community. I would like to do it by counseling them. I myself am gay.

[@thisgirlisoverit]

😊

[@rockandrolldude22]

@@thisgirlisoverit oh as an update I got my bachelor's in social work. But I dropped out of the Masters program. I didn't like that it was all online.

[@thisgirlisoverit]

@@rockandrolldude22 Slay bestie also yes online school is honestly so annoying…

[@DuchessMonroe]

Thank you! I needed to see this.

[@Nielfisher]

I just decided to apply for a MSW program online ! I’m completing my first Masters in Applied Psychology.

[@angiela3439]

YEEESSSS...definitely underpaid...definitely a risk...I agree with all of your pros and cons...thanks for the video...the only ones who know and understand are the ones in it...

[@nictf656]

thanks girl ...i totally needed your advice and information, im currently applying back to school for social work

[@queenqhalia6611]

Woww thats so amazing in 2017 i majored as social work and you graduate 👩‍🎓!!!❥😭💓

[@1chumley1]

I appreciate your insight.

[@AlejandraGonzalez-kk9lc]

Can you please make a video about your experience working as a Social Worker like sort of a day in my life type of video.I'm considering joining a master's program coming from earning a bachelor's in Child development and I'd be interested to see someone's perspective of a typical day at work.Thanks!

[@ezzyh4484]

Awesome video idea. Noted. Thank you. Best of luck!

[@aaliyahandrew8611]

Im currently doing my bachelor's degree in social work. Would b amazing if u can mke mre vids on Sw

[@ezzyh4484]

Awesome. Noted! Wishing you all the best with your academics.

[@jobs4813]

Very informative ! Thank you sista

[@ezzyh4484]

You got it! Thank you.

[@jobs4813]

Ezeleni Herrera no problem ☺️

[@aminatamaiga1]

I want to help the Muslim/Religious community. It doesn’t matter where in the future, but as of right now, I want to work in Brooklyn. I am Muslim and because of the media portrayal of Muslims, I want to be the spokesperson for the voiceless. ❤️ I feel like the same discrimination and dehumanization that Muslims/Religious people face today in the media, is the same discrimination that blacks faced 400 years ago and even today in the media. The fear of black people is now the fear of Muslims.

[@cristina6657]

Thank you for making this. Very informative

[@ezzyh4484]

You're welcome! Thank you.

[@gabrielle2669]

I am in school for my masters ! And Yes lots and lots and lots of paper work lol !!!!! Great video 😊 love your pros and cons def on point !

[@ezzyh4484]

Thank you! Wishing you the best of luck!

[@aarondavid9634]

me 2.

[@jaigyv2]

Thank you for this, I'm starting soon!!

[@rosaenloe3070]

Thank you so much for making this video

[@itss2856]

Thank you so much for this video! I appreciate it so much! Soo helpful!

[@corpsejackmenace]

very good.

[@myajackson1]

Hi! I am a current Junior in college at Spelman. I was wondering if you could do a video offering advice on writing your statement of purpose for the application process for your MSW. I am very interested in getting a MSW from Columbia.

[@ezzyh4484]

Good idea for a video. I will take note. Thank you. Good luck!

[@zeattajackson5403]

This was very detailed and straight forward. Thanks. I do have one question. For a newly BSW graduate is it possible to earn 50k the first year? It’s definitely a passion of mine and I will further my education in the field however, I have to also take in consideration my livelihood. Thanks

[@ISUNDERSTOOD]

you're so pretty

[@TakudzwaTatendaSibongile]

I have applied for a Diploma in Social work i hope l get accepted your video was really informative and helpful for people like me who want to get in the field

[@lunasol985]

love this :)

[@J.L.Nelson]

I just subscribed to your channel, this was a very informative video. I saw your reply to a question someone asked you about your school. My passion is school social work. I want to try my part in stopping bullying. Would you recommend for me to do what you did? Undergrad in Psychology (I've always been fascinated by that subject) then go on to get my Masters in Social Work? Thanks for any advice you can give me. This is a second career for me as I will be 49 this August.

[@ezzyh4484]

Hmmm. It’s entirely up to you. Some states allow school social workers to start with a BA, but most require a MSW. I’ve attached an article for you to read that would help you understand how one may be able to become a school social worker. Hoping this helps you with your future search. teach.com/careers/school-social-worker/

[@paola4677]

Thanks lady 💛

[@danceteam565]

Your my social worker👌

[@branver1172]

I'm Considering going back to college for a MSW, but I'm older and would be in my fifties by the time I finished. You talk about being overworked, going into bad neighborhoods, etc...Do you think an older person would be able to keep up in this career?

[@TheMichelex20]

brandiethankfulmom hi. I can answer that. I’m an lmsw in Georgia. Yes you can keep up in this field. I’m 42 btw. I am a medical social worker working at a hospital and it’s a pretty cushy job honestly. I’m also paid pretty well. I would say I probably wouldn’t be comfortable working in child protective services in the field and I’m not a fan of case management. So the jobs available vary. You would have to be careful about what area you choose to work in.

[@ezzyh4484]

@mickey M, Thank you for answering and sharing! I really appreciate you taking the time to share. I agree with @mickey M. The beauty in social work is the fact that it is pretty expansive, therefore, there are so many jobs to choose from. As Mickey said, there is case management and others to choose from. Wishing you the best of luck! Go for it.

[@branver1172]

@@ezzyh4484 Thank you!

[@branver1172]

@@TheMichelex20 Thank you!

[@susanaofori3956]

Thanks so much. People goes into it even if it is not they call SUZZY T. K

[@LiveINtheGood53]

I am a 25 year veteran graphic designer and I am tired of it where it's time to do something else. I want to become a social worker to help people. I got a AA and BA degree but I will have to start with my training, etc. Any advice to give would be appreciated. I think you all rock! Thank you for this video. I am in North NJ, age 49.

[@ezzyh4484]

Continue to remind yourself about your passion and why you are making this decision. Sometimes new beginnings are the best beginnings. Wishing you the best of luck. Thank you.

[@ASEmastermechanic]

I think the biggest challenges for anyone is just making the decision. I say go for it. I am in child welfare for 26 years and I am almost 60. I do warn you, if you have issues working with a bunch of younger folks, might be an issue. But if your cool with that, go for it. Honestly, your life experiences and dealing with people will put you at ease.

[@catherined2876]

I'm 25years old with an anthropology degree. I have always been interested in Social Work but feel like it's too late for me to go back and get ANOTHER bachelors...plus equally exhausting. Anyone know any programs that provide an easier transition? thx, love your videos!

[@ezzyh4484]

It’s NEVER too late. Follow your heart and dreams. Should I come across any programs or trainings that you could may benefit from I’ll send them your way. Obtaining a BA would be ideal.

[@milenabuchanan6486]

I believe that you can get your Masters of Social work without having a Bachelor's of Social Work beforehand. I've heard stories of others who had bachelors in marketing and other seemingly unrelated fields obtain a masters of social work. In some programs, having a BSW will cut the time it takes you to get your masters in half (1 year). Since you don't have a BSW it would take you two years. Good luck and many blessings in your journey!

[@marcelamcv58]

You could def get your masters in sw without a bachelors in it!

[@ASEmastermechanic]

25 and its too late???, I work in child welfare, 26 years in the business. I am almost 60 and still grinding, girl, go back to school and follow your passion. 25, you are just a baby! Try to find a school where you can get into an MSW accelerated track. 3 years later and you are my boss.

[@peppermintwoman2049]

do you recommend getting your masters?

[@ShutterSpeedGaming]

You’re so gorgeous 🥰😊🥰

[@ezzyh4484]

Thank you.

[@DJGENOTYPE]

When I graduated with my masters, I worked for CPS and only made 48K a year here in Texas. Got my LMSW a year later and could only find jobs paying around 55K. Gave up social work and got my CDL. Made 57K my first year as a new driver, and now I’m making 92K.

[@thisgirlisoverit]

i wouldn’t wanna drive trucks social work seems much better

[@DJGENOTYPE]

@@thisgirlisoverit I didn’t want to be broke. Truck driving seemed to be the better option.

[@thisgirlisoverit]

@@DJGENOTYPE good for you but helping people in communities is super rewarding and i’m interested in social work not driving unnecessarily large trucks, being lonely, having a bad sleep schedule and being around creepy guys. Good luck, try to not run anyone over while driving ur dangerously large truck💖💖

[@DJGENOTYPE]

@@thisgirlisoverit yes, those same large dangerous trucks the deliver the products you desperately need in your daily life. Have fun living paycheck to paycheck. If you call that “rewarding”.

[@thisgirlisoverit]

@@DJGENOTYPE Uh it’s obviously common knowledge that truck drivers work dangerous job so people can get their groceries. Honestly though i’m still interested in working in a community. Funny how you’re watching this but claim to be so happy in your job as a truck driver. Also paycheck to paycheck? Sorry but I know how to manage money and i live in a well developed country and a good area, not one where poor people breed like rabbits and become welfare queens. Pretty excited to start this new chapter as a social worker and i won’t be pay to pay check and coping with it by switching to truck driving. Sorry!💟

[@gabrielle2669]

And I HOPE I pass on the first time because I’m upset thinking about having to repay over and over lol

[@ezzyh4484]

Tell yourself that you will pass! Wishing you all the best!!

[@gabrielle2669]

Ezeleni Herrera ❤️

[@kaledadam3955]

@@ezzyh4484 did u pass ur first time?

[@brianamitchell258]

tryn 2 start classes soon !

[@WorldsBestFisherman152]

EMERGENCY is it a a rule for social workers to have Suicide Prevention Hotline contact on there phone i know someone who is a social worker and i dont want to make it awkward if its just rule for them.

[@janayewill3883]

I’ll be starting msw in fall

[@ezzyh4484]

Woohoo! Good luck! You got this!

[@sanjanab7]

Which university ?

[@janayewill3883]

sanjana brockport

[@janayewill3883]

Ehzeeleni thank you so much

[@kimberlyj9785]

Question Did you have to work in a school just to get the experience ?

[@qwertyqwert2772]

❤️

[@NeRe-zq5hf]

I live in denmark. And I have never heard of a clinical socialworker. What is the difference. Between that and the bachelor?

[@teemoleague907]

The Masters can diagnose behavior like a doctor, psychiatrist, and psychologist.

[@NeRe-zq5hf]

@@teemoleague907 okaaay. We dont have that here. Only doctors cn give diagnosis.

[@teemoleague907]

@@NeRe-zq5hf I also heard that in 2022 Europe was going integrate the USA Diagnose's book "DSM 5" into your medical standard diagnoses book. Maybe they will let more people diagnose. We will have to wait and see what happens with that.

[@halishabdi6916]

How long did it take you to be a social worker with a master

[@ezzyh4484]

2 years! I completed a two year MSW program.

[@halishabdi6916]

Ezeleni Herrera thank you for the information dear

[@hopekirkland3189]

can you work for child services and be a foster parent?

[@bertee8328]

Yes, as long as you foster for another county so there is no conflict.

[@sourabhasygal9247]

Thank you for this informative video. I have done my BCom in India, now i would like to pursue MSW in USA. Is it possible to do or make a career with BCom background? Any ideas or suggestions are appreciated.

[@julietcrowson3503]

Big Con is that social work is an autonomous profession, when the regulator punishes whistleblowers ( IE those of us who prioritise service users over managers' ego), so how is that either? That's the 'con' i.e. secret. Big Con is that the regulator is a private law firm, who are instructed by managers. Big Con is that social work is controlled by dishonest regulatory/disciplinary lawyers in London and Australia. UK situation No wonder Ireland has a separate Legal system from the UK!!!

[@samanthab6642]

If you work in a hospital or just not cyfd are those jobs less risky?

[@sheistheartofhustle1667]

Which college did you attend?

[@ezzyh4484]

I attended SUNY Oswego for undergrad and majored in Psychology. I received my BA in May 2014. I then attended Columbia University to pursue my MSW. I graduated in May 2017.

[@kylee9314]

I have a question. Do you have to get your masters in order to become a social worker?

[@Amalhealing4]

No you can obtain your associate's degree or bachelor's degree to be a social work getting a master's degree is just a higher form of degree just as a bachelor's is to an associate's. Obtaining a higher degree just allows you to further your education and experience within the social work field

[@kylee9314]

Amal Healing Ok thank you!

[@Amalhealing4]

@@kylee9314 your so very welcome!!

[@destinysbrown8788]

You would need your bachelors degree in social work or your masters degree some places would require you to have at least a master’s but after that you would need to get your licenses in this field to even began practice

[@itsbritt9155]

Bachelors degree there are a few actual “social worker roles” most bsw can only entry level jobs being a case worker , entry level counselor , intake coordinator ...Msw that’s when you’ll actually have more job opportunities as the actual “social worker “title. Lsw and lcsw , when your licensed opens up even more job opportunities with decent pay.

[@stephenokalla3623]

Please I am a medical student..I intend going for masters in social world once I am done I don’t know if it a good ideal..

[@ezzyh4484]

Follow your heart and passion. You are the only one that can make that decision for you. Good luck!

[@repurposedart9897]

Need to stop employing IP's victims within social services.... That could be a start to stop their abuse out on society....

[@goodtranscendence9587]

I'm having a panic attack as we speak I'm going to have to move because I'm finding roaches and rats because the slumlord lied and said that it was a multi-million dollar renovation when it's clearly not I have no family I have no support I need help now. I went to a crisis clinic last night and they did nothing. I was in the cold so long my hands started turning blue. I've been to New York, Atlanta, North Carolina, Texas, LA I have very little money I have an autoimmune condition which means that I am on government assistance which means government housing, a government phone and this area is very violent. I started a gofund me years ago. Not one penny. When I went to sign up again last night I got a bunch of error messages. STUCK IN AMERIKKKA If anyone can help

[@politics.and.violence]

The system is fucked and unless you are willing to do the right thing and have INTEGRITY you should stay away from adopting the "savior complex". Yes, technically you are "helping" people but you're telling people that the main motivator is the "CHACHING" so it is pretty obvious that this is not a career field for people who are coming from within vulnerable communities MEANING that these communities often do not get what they need... they get what they get based on the limitations of the system itself.