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Kimle, We published an article in THE NEW SOCIAL W...

2012-04-16T11:05:11.932-04:00

Kimle,
We published an article in THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER about the BSW job market. The article was published in 1996; however, I believe the information is still applicable today. You can read this article at:
http://www.socialworker.com/bswjobs.htm

One thing in the article to keep in mind is that jobs at the BSW level may be listed under job titles other than "social

I am currently earning BSW and will graduate in Ma...

2012-04-16T10:42:31.000-04:00

I am currently earning BSW and will graduate in May 2014 and plan to go on into the Masters program when I complete my Bachelors. I am being hammered by my family as to what kind of jobs will be out there for my profession. I checked out a job search site and there were limited jobs listed in the city that I live in. Please will there be any jobs available for me when I am done ...I do not

I am 31 years old by the way and worked with homel...

2012-03-10T23:17:42.000-05:00

I am 31 years old by the way and worked with homeless men and women in Dallas Texas with my BSW.

I made upward of 55,000 with my BSW. Getting my M...

2012-03-10T23:16:22.000-05:00

I made upward of 55,000 with my BSW. Getting my MSW now and hoping to double that. (I had interviews for ED jobs that paid 80,000 but didn't get them because no MSW). Administration is the key for livable wage. Go for MSW or MPA and manage if you need more than 30,000.

Okay thanks!!

2012-02-16T14:51:27.000-05:00

Okay thanks!!

Hi, Shondi. This post is from 2 years ago, and Ms...

2012-02-14T15:04:15.338-05:00

Hi, Shondi. This post is from 2 years ago, and Ms. TJ is no longer blogging here. I believe that the training was an in-house training at the agency where she was working.

Hey can you share who is providing the training? T...

2012-02-13T14:26:28.000-05:00

Hey can you share who is providing the training? Thanks!

I have to take my exam, and I took it twice before...

2012-02-02T20:01:17.000-05:00

I have to take my exam, and I took it twice before. I missed it by seven points the first time around and missed it by one point second time aound. I plan to test in early March because this is when the expiration date is up.

PLEASE HELP WHAT IS THE BEST ANSEWR WHEN THERE IS ...

2012-01-29T21:31:20.000-05:00

PLEASE HELP WHAT IS THE BEST ANSEWR WHEN THERE IS A QUESTION THAT ASKS WHAT WOULD THE SOCIAL WORKER DO WHEN THE CLIEN WHO IS MENTALLY ALERT AKS THAT SHE NO LONGER WNTS TO LIVE AND WANTS TO BE SENT TOA HOSPICE. SO THE SW SENT CLEINE TO GET SUPPORT FROM FAMILY MEMBERS OR SEND CLIENT TO HOSPICE.THANKS

Hi, I'm very new to this as today is the first...

2012-01-15T15:12:07.000-05:00

Hi,
I'm very new to this as today is the first time I've come across this page. I graduated with the MSW program 2 years ago and I haven't taken my licensed exam as of yet. I plan to do so by March the lastest. Any pointers to help me past? Also, is there such a thing as loan forgiveness for social workers that is currently in affect? I spend almost $500 a month in repaying my

Kryss, thank you SO MUCH for sharing your experien...

2012-01-11T20:15:19.538-05:00

Kryss, thank you SO MUCH for sharing your experiences, your views, and your journey with us. I wish you all the best in 2012! For those who are wondering, you can read Kryss's resolutions here.

Thank YOU so much, Linda, your kindness through th...

2011-12-23T14:51:20.000-05:00

Thank YOU so much, Linda, your kindness through the process was beyond helpful. I have to tell you, I'm not always the best at asking for what I need. I am lucky enough to have most of my friends be friends for over 10 years, so most times they know me well enough to just know without being asked. This time, with the seriousness of this, I was just at such a loss. I found it much easier

Kryss, thank you so much for sharing how the power...

2011-12-23T12:42:32.323-05:00

Kryss, thank you so much for sharing how the power of the Internet/social networking helped you through this difficult time. It really is quite powerful as a way for people to connect, and I think part of what helped was that you used it to let your friends know what you needed from them. I am so, so glad that Nikko is doing better and is back home.

What are you going to do? i've often thought ...

2011-12-22T01:33:52.000-05:00

What are you going to do? i've often thought about leaving the profession, but I've earned a license and feel stuck in this profession. I like helping people, but it's hard to make a living and I would like to earn more. 37,500 in NYC is beans!

haha good point!

2011-12-05T15:29:45.000-05:00

haha good point!

oh wow... thank you for what you sacrifice, so few...

2011-12-05T15:27:30.000-05:00

oh wow... thank you for what you sacrifice, so few remember how hard it is on families when their soldier is deployed. <3

I frequently have an overwhelming desire to put &q...

2011-12-05T11:50:47.000-05:00

I frequently have an overwhelming desire to put "professional begger" on mine as I am consistently running around looking for ways for my families to pay for drugs, formula, housing, groceries, medical supplies....

Thanks for posting this Thanksgiving special! My f...

2011-11-26T12:13:30.000-05:00

Thanks for posting this Thanksgiving special! My family always had the same tradition (dinner at the parents) until my brother deployed overseas. This season we're getting a new tradition/routine under our belts!

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I am a member of the UAW 6000. I pay dues and am g...

2011-11-23T09:28:03.000-05:00

I am a member of the UAW 6000. I pay dues and am glad to do so. It is too bad that we easily forget the hard earned work protocols and laws that we now enjoy. Such as the 40 hour work week or benefits.

In terms of the NASW, I have not been a member in a long time but now I feel a need to interact with SW as I now work in a n environment where I am the only SW in my area and there is

Hi Kryss, Sorry I took so long to respond! Yes, th...

2011-11-06T00:25:52.000-04:00

Hi Kryss,
Sorry I took so long to respond! Yes, the MPH has been part of my educational plan for some time now. For me, I want the specific education in public health (the art and science of preventing disease and promoting health) and hope to use this to enhance my social work skills in the field. I feel like the two can work well together. At a couple of the schools here in Maryland, there

Gabby, are you considering going back to school fo...

2011-10-10T12:21:35.000-04:00

Gabby, are you considering going back to school for these? "Guest," did you earn these degrees simultaneously? How do you feel the combination benefits clients who come to you for one of those sides?

I think you will find more people with the dual de...

2011-10-10T00:30:31.000-04:00

I think you will find more people with the dual degree or dual licensure. I currently have a MSW, MA Counseling, and a MDiv degree. I think you will see more people with dual licensures like LICSW and LADC in the coming years. Given the trend in dual diagnosis the mental health and addiction fields are a growing area.

Hi! I'm a recent graduate and newly licensed s...

2011-10-08T19:22:59.000-04:00

Hi! I'm a recent graduate and newly licensed social worker in Maryland. It's funny that you mention this topic, because I have been considering it myself. I have always been interested in public health, and hope to pursue education in this sector of the field as well. I feel like being educated in public health will enhance my skills in serving and helping others, while I can also bring

Kryss, interesting question! And if there are sev...

2011-10-01T19:00:58.651-04:00

Kryss, interesting question! And if there are several social workers in a family, is it "nature" or "nurture"? THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER published an article in 1997 about social work couples--it is still online (in our old format) at http://www.socialworker.com/couples.htm

I work as a hospice social worker in a hospital ba...

2011-09-18T11:29:33.000-04:00

I work as a hospice social worker in a hospital based hospice program in the rural south. This last year, my boss has given me a lot of flexibility in the hours that I work (this is more due to the fact that I have been in graduate school and completing a non-employer-based field placement than the company changing it's policies.) In order for me to get my work done, I have worked lots of