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This thread is to alleviate the social work main page and focus commonly asked questions them into one area. This thread is also for people who are new to the field or interested in the field. You may also be referred here because the moderators feel that your post is more appropriate for here. People who have no questions please check back in here regularly in order to help answer questions!

Post here to:

• Ask about a school
• Receive help on an admission essay or application
• Ask how to get into a school
• Questions regarding field placements
• Questions about exams/licensing exams
• Should you go into social work
• Are my qualifications good enough
• What jobs can you get with a BSW/MSW
• If you are interested in social work and want to know more
• If you want to know what sort of jobs might give you a feel for social work
• There may be more, I just can't think of them :)

If you have a question and are not sure if it belongs in this thread, please message the mods before submitting a new text post. Newly submitted text posts of these topics will be deleted.

We also suggest checking out our Frequently Asked Questions list, as there are some great answers to common questions in there.

This thread is for those who are trying to enter or interested in Social Work Programs. Questions related to comparing or evaluating MSW programs will receive better responses from the Grad Cafe.

This is a weekly thread for discussing leaving the field of social work, leaving a toxic workplace, and general venting. This post came about from community suggestions and input. Please use this space to:

• Celebrate leaving the field
• Debating whether leaving is the right fit for you
• Ask what else you can do with a BSW or MSW
• Strategize an exit plan
• Vent about what is causing you to want to leave the field
• Share what it is like on the other side
• Burn out
• General negativity

Posts of any of these topics on the main thread will be redirected here.

The intention of a weekly discussion thread is to create a space for members to post anything; it's a place to post things that you want to say but you do not feel it deserves its own thread or you either don't want to make a whole thread out of it. This can mean little celebrations, rants, sharing news articles, shout outs to other members, pointless thoughts, memes, etc.

This thread is to alleviate the social work main page and focus commonly asked questions them into one area. This thread is also for people who are new to the field or interested in the field. You may also be referred here because the moderators feel that your post is more appropriate for here. People who have no questions please check back in here regularly in order to help answer questions!

Post here to:

• Ask about a school
• Receive help on an admission essay or application
• Ask how to get into a school
• Questions regarding field placements
• Questions about exams/licensing exams
• Should you go into social work
• Are my qualifications good enough
• What jobs can you get with a BSW/MSW
• If you are interested in social work and want to know more
• If you want to know what sort of jobs might give you a feel for social work
• There may be more, I just can't think of them :)

If you have a question and are not sure if it belongs in this thread, please message the mods before submitting a new text post. Newly submitted text posts of these topics will be deleted.

We also suggest checking out our Frequently Asked Questions list, as there are some great answers to common questions in there.

This thread is for those who are trying to enter or interested in Social Work Programs. Questions related to comparing or evaluating MSW programs will receive better responses from the Grad Cafe.

This is a weekly thread for discussing leaving the field of social work, leaving a toxic workplace, and general venting. This post came about from community suggestions and input. Please use this space to:

• Celebrate leaving the field
• Debating whether leaving is the right fit for you
• Ask what else you can do with a BSW or MSW
• Strategize an exit plan
• Vent about what is causing you to want to leave the field
• Share what it is like on the other side
• Burn out
• General negativity

Posts of any of these topics on the main thread will be redirected here.

This thread is to alleviate the social work main page and focus commonly asked questions them into one area. This thread is also for people who are new to the field or interested in the field. You may also be referred here because the moderators feel that your post is more appropriate for here. People who have no questions please check back in here regularly in order to help answer questions!

Post here to:

• Ask about a school
• Receive help on an admission essay or application
• Ask how to get into a school
• Questions regarding field placements
• Questions about exams/licensing exams
• Should you go into social work
• Are my qualifications good enough
• What jobs can you get with a BSW/MSW
• If you are interested in social work and want to know more
• If you want to know what sort of jobs might give you a feel for social work
• There may be more, I just can't think of them :)

If you have a question and are not sure if it belongs in this thread, please message the mods before submitting a new text post. Newly submitted text posts of these topics will be deleted.

We also suggest checking out our Frequently Asked Questions list, as there are some great answers to common questions in there.

This thread is for those who are trying to enter or interested in Social Work Programs. Questions related to comparing or evaluating MSW programs will receive better responses from the Grad Cafe.

This is a weekly thread for discussing leaving the field of social work, leaving a toxic workplace, and general venting. This post came about from community suggestions and input. Please use this space to:

• Celebrate leaving the field
• Debating whether leaving is the right fit for you
• Ask what else you can do with a BSW or MSW
• Strategize an exit plan
• Vent about what is causing you to want to leave the field
• Share what it is like on the other side
• Burn out
• General negativity

Posts of any of these topics on the main thread will be redirected here.

The intention of a weekly discussion thread is to create a space for members to post anything; it's a place to post things that you want to say but you do not feel it deserves its own thread or you either don't want to make a whole thread out of it. This can mean little celebrations, rants, sharing news articles, shout outs to other members, pointless thoughts, memes, etc.

This thread is to alleviate the social work main page and focus commonly asked questions them into one area. This thread is also for people who are new to the field or interested in the field. You may also be referred here because the moderators feel that your post is more appropriate for here. People who have no questions please check back in here regularly in order to help answer questions!

Post here to:

• Ask about a school
• Receive help on an admission essay or application
• Ask how to get into a school
• Questions regarding field placements
• Questions about exams/licensing exams
• Should you go into social work
• Are my qualifications good enough
• What jobs can you get with a BSW/MSW
• If you are interested in social work and want to know more
• If you want to know what sort of jobs might give you a feel for social work
• There may be more, I just can't think of them :)

If you have a question and are not sure if it belongs in this thread, please message the mods before submitting a new text post. Newly submitted text posts of these topics will be deleted.

We also suggest checking out our Frequently Asked Questions list, as there are some great answers to common questions in there.

This thread is for those who are trying to enter or interested in Social Work Programs. Questions related to comparing or evaluating MSW programs will receive better responses from the Grad Cafe.

The intention of a weekly discussion thread is to create a space for members to post anything; it's a place to post things that you want to say but you do not feel it deserves its own thread or you either don't want to make a whole thread out of it. This can mean little celebrations, rants, sharing news articles, shout outs to other members, pointless thoughts, memes, etc.

This thread is to alleviate the social work main page and focus commonly asked questions them into one area. This thread is also for people who are new to the field or interested in the field. You may also be referred here because the moderators feel that your post is more appropriate for here. People who have no questions please check back in here regularly in order to help answer questions!

Post here to:

• Ask about a school
• Receive help on an admission essay or application
• Ask how to get into a school
• Questions regarding field placements
• Questions about exams/licensing exams
• Should you go into social work
• Are my qualifications good enough
• What jobs can you get with a BSW/MSW
• If you are interested in social work and want to know more
• If you want to know what sort of jobs might give you a feel for social work
• There may be more, I just can't think of them :)

If you have a question and are not sure if it belongs in this thread, please message the mods before submitting a new text post. Newly submitted text posts of these topics will be deleted.

We also suggest checking out our Frequently Asked Questions list, as there are some great answers to common questions in there.

This thread is for those who are trying to enter or interested in Social Work Programs. Questions related to comparing or evaluating MSW programs will receive better responses from the Grad Cafe.

This is a weekly thread for discussing leaving the field of social work, leaving a toxic workplace, and general venting. This post came about from community suggestions and input. Please use this space to:

• Celebrate leaving the field
• Debating whether leaving is the right fit for you
• Ask what else you can do with a BSW or MSW
• Strategize an exit plan
• Vent about what is causing you to want to leave the field
• Share what it is like on the other side
• Burn out
• General negativity

Posts of any of these topics on the main thread will be redirected here.

This thread is to alleviate the social work main page and focus commonly asked questions them into one area. This thread is also for people who are new to the field or interested in the field. You may also be referred here because the moderators feel that your post is more appropriate for here. People who have no questions please check back in here regularly in order to help answer questions!

Post here to:

• Ask about a school
• Receive help on an admission essay or application
• Ask how to get into a school
• Questions regarding field placements
• Questions about exams/licensing exams
• Should you go into social work
• Are my qualifications good enough
• What jobs can you get with a BSW/MSW
• If you are interested in social work and want to know more
• If you want to know what sort of jobs might give you a feel for social work
• There may be more, I just can't think of them :)

If you have a question and are not sure if it belongs in this thread, please message the mods before submitting a new text post. Newly submitted text posts of these topics will be deleted.

We also suggest checking out our Frequently Asked Questions list, as there are some great answers to common questions in there.

This thread is for those who are trying to enter or interested in Social Work Programs. Questions related to comparing or evaluating MSW programs will receive better responses from the Grad Cafe.

The intention of a weekly discussion thread is to create a space for members to post anything; it's a place to post things that you want to say but you do not feel it deserves its own thread or you either don't want to make a whole thread out of it. This can mean little celebrations, rants, sharing news articles, shout outs to other members, pointless thoughts, memes, etc.

This thread is to alleviate the social work main page and focus commonly asked questions them into one area. This thread is also for people who are new to the field or interested in the field. You may also be referred here because the moderators feel that your post is more appropriate for here. People who have no questions please check back in here regularly in order to help answer questions!

Post here to:

• Ask about a school
• Receive help on an admission essay or application
• Ask how to get into a school
• Questions regarding field placements
• Questions about exams/licensing exams
• Should you go into social work
• Are my qualifications good enough
• What jobs can you get with a BSW/MSW
• If you are interested in social work and want to know more
• If you want to know what sort of jobs might give you a feel for social work
• There may be more, I just can't think of them :)

If you have a question and are not sure if it belongs in this thread, please message the mods before submitting a new text post. Newly submitted text posts of these topics will be deleted.

We also suggest checking out our Frequently Asked Questions list, as there are some great answers to common questions in there.

This thread is for those who are trying to enter or interested in Social Work Programs. Questions related to comparing or evaluating MSW programs will receive better responses from the Grad Cafe.

This thread is to alleviate the social work main page and focus commonly asked questions them into one area. This thread is also for people who are new to the field or interested in the field. You may also be referred here because the moderators feel that your post is more appropriate for here. People who have no questions please check back in here regularly in order to help answer questions!

Post here to:

• Ask about a school
• Receive help on an admission essay or application
• Ask how to get into a school
• Questions regarding field placements
• Questions about exams/licensing exams
• Should you go into social work
• Are my qualifications good enough
• What jobs can you get with a BSW/MSW
• If you are interested in social work and want to know more
• If you want to know what sort of jobs might give you a feel for social work
• There may be more, I just can't think of them :)

If you have a question and are not sure if it belongs in this thread, please message the mods before submitting a new text post. Newly submitted text posts of these topics will be deleted.

We also suggest checking out our Frequently Asked Questions list, as there are some great answers to common questions in there.

This thread is for those who are trying to enter or interested in Social Work Programs. Questions related to comparing or evaluating MSW programs will receive better responses from the Grad Cafe.

This is a weekly thread for discussing leaving the field of social work, leaving a toxic workplace, and general venting. This post came about from community suggestions and input. Please use this space to:

• Celebrate leaving the field
• Debating whether leaving is the right fit for you
• Ask what else you can do with a BSW or MSW
• Strategize an exit plan
• Vent about what is causing you to want to leave the field
• Share what it is like on the other side
• Burn out
• General negativity

Posts of any of these topics on the main thread will be redirected here.

This thread is to alleviate the social work main page and focus commonly asked questions them into one area. This thread is also for people who are new to the field or interested in the field. You may also be referred here because the moderators feel that your post is more appropriate for here. People who have no questions please check back in here regularly in order to help answer questions!

Post here to:

• Ask about a school
• Receive help on an admission essay or application
• Ask how to get into a school
• Questions regarding field placements
• Questions about exams/licensing exams
• Should you go into social work
• Are my qualifications good enough
• What jobs can you get with a BSW/MSW
• If you are interested in social work and want to know more
• If you want to know what sort of jobs might give you a feel for social work
• There may be more, I just can't think of them :)

If you have a question and are not sure if it belongs in this thread, please message the mods before submitting a new text post. Newly submitted text posts of these topics will be deleted.

We also suggest checking out our Frequently Asked Questions list, as there are some great answers to common questions in there.

This thread is for those who are trying to enter or interested in Social Work Programs. Questions related to comparing or evaluating MSW programs will receive better responses from the Grad Cafe.

This megathread is in response to the multitude of posts that we have on this topic. A new megathread on this topic will be reposted every 4 months.

Please remember to be respectful. This is not a place to complain or harass others. No harassing, racist, stigma-enforcing, or unrelated comments or posts. Discuss the topic, not the person - ad hominem attacks will likely get you banned.

Use the report function to flag questionable comments so mods can review and deal with as appropriate rather than arguing with someone in the thread.

To help others get an accurate idea about pay, please be sure to include your state, if you are in a metro area, job role/title, years of experience, if you are a manager/lead, etc.

Some ideas on what are appropriate topics for this post:

• Strategies for contract negotiation
• Specific salaries for your location and market
• Advice for advocating for higher wages -- both on micro and macro levels
• Venting about pay
• Strategies to have the lifestyle you want on your current income
• General advice, warnings, or reassurance to new grads or those interested in the field

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2023

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2024

Jan-April 2024; May-Aug 2024; Sept-Dec 2024

2025

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2026

Jan-April 2026

After the first week a link to this thread will be reposted until it's reset in 4 months.

This thread is to alleviate the social work main page and focus commonly asked questions them into one area. This thread is also for people who are new to the field or interested in the field. You may also be referred here because the moderators feel that your post is more appropriate for here. People who have no questions please check back in here regularly in order to help answer questions!

Post here to:

• Ask about a school
• Receive help on an admission essay or application
• Ask how to get into a school
• Questions regarding field placements
• Questions about exams/licensing exams
• Should you go into social work
• Are my qualifications good enough
• What jobs can you get with a BSW/MSW
• If you are interested in social work and want to know more
• If you want to know what sort of jobs might give you a feel for social work
• There may be more, I just can't think of them :)

If you have a question and are not sure if it belongs in this thread, please message the mods before submitting a new text post. Newly submitted text posts of these topics will be deleted.

We also suggest checking out our Frequently Asked Questions list, as there are some great answers to common questions in there.

This thread is for those who are trying to enter or interested in Social Work Programs. Questions related to comparing or evaluating MSW programs will receive better responses from the Grad Cafe.