Why I became a Social Worker | New Job

[@raykia2233]

Thank you for sharing your story. I've recently decided to change my major and have become interested in studying social work. Your videos have really given me some insight into this career field.

[@JasmineAmaa]

Raykia glad i can be of help x

[@blackpearl1t]

Thank you so much! I really enjoy watching your videos as they are fun to watch. Talking about social work as I plan on taking it in Uni, it makes me feel reassured that this is the right path for me to take job wise :) Happy for you about your new job role! Also sharing your journey, it's always nice to hear about your new experiences as it can be useful for others :)

[@Jojoleesmity]

So glad to stumble onto your channel. Im currently in grad school for my MSW (graduating in May) and I love to hear why others are in the field. Definitely a new sub :-)

[@JasmineAmaa]

Yaay thank u :) and not long till u graduate then. All the best x

[@ryans5122]

Thank you for these videos about social work! Videos like these have inspired me and just recently I decided to change my major to social work :)

[@Ksja27]

Great video! It's lovely to see that you have progressed within the career and you are on your way to achieving some sort of goal or dream.. I am starting my MA in social work in September.. Looking forward to it. Your channel is amazing! Thinking of starting one myself I think it's a brilliant way to educate others! :) xx

[@JasmineAmaa]

Aw thank u. U should totally do it. It's fun :-) .. all the best with your MA. X

[@marandahaynes3990]

You are such a beautiful person inside and out !

[@JasmineAmaa]

Ur too sweet x

[@portiaklaas3486]

Hi Jasmine, thank you for your inspiring videos. I really enjoy your experiences as a new social work graduate I am learning a lot from you. Lots of Love from South Africa

[@JasmineAmaa]

Portia Klaas-Balley ur welcome. Xo

[@isayajeremiah723]

I really enjoy watching this,..it has been always my prayer being in the field as a SW

[@moniquehugar7857]

Great topic! Thanks for sharing! I'm interested in Psychology and it seems like Social Work would be a good option for me. I'm really glad I found your channel. Also, congratulations on your new role! :-)

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thanks Monique, glad I could help. Psychology and social work r very related. Main difference is psychology is a bit more specific I'd say x

[@colindresmarlon]

thank you for taking the time and having the passion to educate us on this profession!

[@JasmineAmaa]

thanks lovely. it's my pleasure x

[@Christianwizkid14]

Great topic! I love your hair. keep us informed on your journey!

[@JasmineAmaa]

+Shanika Mathieu Thanks Shanika, I definitely will. I enjoy doing these x

[@Shauntol89]

Congratulations on your new position. Your story sounds so similar to mine. Thank you for inspiring others!

[@JasmineAmaa]

Aw thanks x

[@wendyk6081]

Congratulations on the new job! Thank God :D xxx

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thanks Wendy :-) xxx

[@Shena848]

Hi there, I came upon your channel yesterday when researching about social work and now I am one of your subscribers. I am currently in getting my MSW but am deciding on which concentration to choose either the clinical route or Macro. I know I want to specialize in the health though. Thank you for sharing your experiences. It is very very helpful. God Bless and Congrats on your new role.

[@JasmineAmaa]

Heyy :-) thanks for subscribing. Have u had any experience since completing your bachelor's??? It's helpful in deciding what area to specialize in :-) looks good on your resume too . X

[@Shena848]

JJasmineSW :) thanks for responding. I studied Psychology in my undergrad, so It's basically now that I am learning about the social work field. What did attracted me to social work was that its values and ethics matched my personal beliefs. It was while working as a recreational personnel with the dementia population at a rehabilitation center/ nursing home that a clinical psychologist recommended social work to me as by that time i wanted to further my education. Now I am open to seeing what else is out there and how I can expose myself to different areas through learning about others experiences like you :) and volunteering at different organizations.

[@JasmineAmaa]

Shena848 got u, that's great to hear. All the best with it. I'm here to help if u have questions with anything :-)

[@Shena848]

Thank you Jasmine :)

[@missovercomer2488]

Hi I am 23 and I was interested in social work in highschool, lost interest and now I find myself visiting the idea again. I am just really lost and confused about what to do with myself, so just wanted to ask you do you feel that in being a social worker you can actually help people In need and it's not just hours of paperwork and depression? Do you find it to be rewarding?

[@JasmineAmaa]

Nefertiti Negus I definitely help people on the daily. My work isn't depressing it's exhausting mentally. The paper work is definitely not fun. But u will be amazed by the difference simple things you do for others make. X

[@josephineafful3831]

Hey Jaz love the woman you have become.keep up the good work..xx

[@JasmineAmaa]

Aww thank u lovely xo

[@cynthiaige1694]

Hi... your videos have been really helpful... I would be going for social work in a couple of years but I've just not had the feels for it, considering the fact that it would become my career (that's quite big) and then I came across this video... you have a thing for spreading compassion and joy and to be honest I can relate with that. But then again I came across your most recent video on moving. I'm just curious... do you still feel this way about social work tho? Like do you still have the passion for it and do you still see it as the key you need in actually helping and empowering people?

[@cardosogwendoline2070]

J'adore vos vidéos ! Très intéressantes. Merci beaucoup de partager toutes ces choses avec nous !

[@JasmineAmaa]

J'ai dû faire la traduction de Google. Haha Merci xx

[@GracefullyKaren]

Wow your mom recommended it. That's amazing. I enjoyed this video. Amen. Congratulations 🎉 🎈. Did you get your masters in social work?

[@JasmineAmaa]

SimplyKaren28 no I only have my bachelors degree at this stage xx

[@GracefullyKaren]

Jasmine Ama : Oh okay cool. You remind me of (agoodthing92 on IG) I don't know but I saw a resemblance when I watched your video. Have a blessed day 😊

[@JasmineAmaa]

SimplyKaren28 thanks Karen and you too. I will have to check her out as i have no idea what she looks like xx

[@pinkeeluvr]

Hello, Jasmine! I just subscribed and found your channel :) I was wondering if you have a video or could make a video on the salary that a social worker receives? Everyone is always saying how little social workers are paid and I'm wondering if this is simply a stereotype of the field or if this is actually the case? Social work seems so rewarding and it's so discouraging to hear that there is very little pay. It makes you feel like you should change your career path although you actually see yourself excelling in the field. If you could offer some advice I would really appreciate it :)

[@JasmineAmaa]

+pinkeeluvr Hello, This is hard to touch on as pays vary in different countries. I can do a video according to Australian stats. x

[@marilenemarcelin3768]

+Jasmine Ama Great to hear you are from Australia, I am too, i just started my MSW this year. Your videos honestly very inspiring. All the best xx

[@JasmineAmaa]

+Marilene Marcelin Thank you Marilene :) Its nice to know someone from here watches me too. Most of my subscribers seem to be in the states x

[@marilenemarcelin3768]

+Jasmine Ama Hi a gain, I am sure there's many more from down under watching your videos. One question, do you believe that there's much opportunity for people like me: with a different background and French being my first language? Just thought I'd ask because I have to admit, a lot of my insecurities are linked to it. All the best Jasmine xx

[@JasmineAmaa]

+Marilene Marcelin hi Marilene, Absolutely. That shouldn't hold u back at all. Your written communication seems fine. Even if you are not great now you will only get better with time. So definitely go ahead and pursue whatever career u want. All the best x

[@godfreyoseibonsuapraku8766]

Beautiful face, beautiful gestures.

[@abisoyeadetula1517]

Thank you for making this video

[@angelicagrigorian571]

Hi Jasmine, great channel and insightful videos, thank you! May I ask, what degree did you do and where?

[@JasmineAmaa]

Angelica Grigorian thank u, studied social work and in Australia x

[@butterflyt-y2727]

I love your hair!

[@JasmineAmaa]

Nadège Hope thanks love XX

[@Chosen_98]

Hey Jasmine can u perhaps tell me how you managed to handle the situations u encountered everyday as a social worker

[@JasmineAmaa]

Simon Keramin any specific situation u wanna know about?

[@saabasikaba1202]

Great topic.........THANKS

[@JasmineAmaa]

thank u Mercy x

[@eugenekanearthur5141]

Woow! Lovely to hear

[@joycelynsintim5642]

good keep it up

[@jessicagrant1880]

I have an interview coming up for a Children's Social Worker Trainee I do not have a lot of experience as a social worker and I just recently graduated. You said you worked with children before can you can me some tips so I can prepare for the interview?

[@JasmineAmaa]

jessica grant hello please watch my 'how to get a job with no experience video'. Thanks xx

[@breanncarpenter5969]

Hi! I am also considering this career choice. I was wondering what degree you went for? 4 years? More then 4 years? Also, was the schooling stressful or was fun interesting throughout the schooling process? Was it hard to find a job in Social Worker?

[@JasmineAmaa]

Breann Carpenter Hi Breanne, my course went for four years. I was a bit of both tbh. There were times when assignments got overwhelming but it was okay for the most part. I personally did not have trouble finding work. i got a job pretty much immediately after I graduated. I had a bit of experience as a support worker though so that may have definitely helped. x

[@breanncarpenter5969]

If you don't mind me asking, what did you do to get experience? Any suggestion for future when I go/if to get experience? Thank you for the response. I have had a lot of question and am please to find someone to ask besides google. :)

[@JasmineAmaa]

That's okay Breann, I was able to get into youth support work with no experience. So that's all I did before getting into the field. x

[@breanncarpenter5969]

Okay! Thank you so much!

[@pradelelien3267]

😊

[@kasheidoari6316]

I'm just curious, are you Ghanaian?

[@JasmineAmaa]

Kashei Doari yeah

[@ennvee1989]

beautiful hair

[@JasmineAmaa]

thank u xx

[@mlartincrowejr3187]

were at

[@RubiCamargo-i1j]

If social work was suggested by your mom we’re you undecided

[@JasmineAmaa]

Yes i was, i was only 18, no clue what i wanted to do