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In short, I work in construction. My salary is very fair for what I do, and recently I got an offer from another company.

Right now, my current job is very comfortable in terms of PTO, working hours, working from home, and all that. The work-life balance is honestly hard to beat. I've been here a little over 8 years, basically since I finished college.

The offer is from a very fast-paced tech company that's known for grinding people down hard. From what I've heard, the work-life balance is almost nonexistent, and they want me to be in the office 4 days a week, with a commute of about 40 minutes each way. It's the same role, but the offer is $22k higher than my current salary and the benefits are excellent.

My current company came back to me with a salary adjustment of $12k.

I'm really torn. Should I chase the money and maybe open up better career options for myself? Or should I take the raise where I am and stay in the easy setup I already have?

Hi all,

I will be done with my MSW this week. Wondering what type of job would get me the most hours on a daily basis which could apply to my hours to get licensure as a LCSW. I basically don't want to take a job where only a few hours out of a 8 hour shift will count toward licensure hours, if that makes sense. So far I have had someone in private practice reach out to me who stated they expect me to have a 15 client caseload minimum, as well as my associate from a crisis house reach out about working there. In both of my practicums I did extensive individual therapy under supervision, and I have experience working with SUD clients and those experiencing homelessness for the last 7 years or so. Any suggestions or even leads would be appreciated, thank you.

Hello everyone!

I have posted in groups before with no real traction but I need to reach out again because I have no clue what to do anymore and the anxiety, stress, and depression is rampant right now… :/

I’m a CA LCSW specialized and niched in child therapy. My whole 10 years of my career has been full time, salary-based, paid PTO work in community mental heath and a virtual start up company (last job) and only working with kids and families. I transitioned to a new job in a part-time W-2 group private practice that pays me $72/session (paid by session only) for the past month.

I am really struggling with this job as I now am doing adult therapy work (no prior experience), hybrid in person/virtual, are paid more inconsistently, still don’t have a have a full expected caseload of 26 clients/week (averaging 16/week right now), no PTO (that I relied on to be involved in my young daughter’s life-school/home). I even cut back on some PTA things and my attendance to school events to accommodate this job and am not enjoying it or feeling it’s not what was presented at the interview.

BUT- I don’t know other jobs and positions I can go for that has comparable pay (salary-based) and part-time (30 hours) status, and decent hours (10 AM-6 PM, no weekends). I’m under my partner’s health insurance plan so I’m not worried about getting those benefits to warrant full-time status. I feel stuck at this job even though I want to leave because I don’t have an alternative lined up for income right now… idk what to do or how to proceed with my career… Am I asking too much from the field to match my desired preferences? Are my expectations of pay and schedule too high? Are there other non-direct therapy work I can look into that is comparable?

A friend of mine works at a credit union. Normally, it takes several years for someone to move from roles like teller/relationship banker to running a branch. But about 14 months ago, they brought in a woman who was late all the time, would leave before closing, and sometimes showed up wearing leggings and hoodies like she was heading out for a Saturday errand (things anyone else would have been written up for), and in general she would dodge the less enjoyable parts of the job.

Within 8 months, she went from regular banker to "lead banker" and then assistant branch manager, ahead of people with better numbers, more experience, and honestly who seemed much more competent. She would get confused by basic things, rub people the wrong way in interactions, and create extra work for others because she didn't know what she was doing. And then somehow she got promoted again and became branch manager, also over people who had been there longer and understood the work.

The strange thing is that I've noticed a version of this almost in every large workplace I've worked in. There's always someone who isn't very polished, isn't reliable, isn't a master networker, and isn't secretly a genius. They're not necessarily the worst employee in the place, but they're also nowhere near the top. Just one of many very average people, with an inconsistent attitude, and abilities that are average at best.

And yet, they're the one who gets chosen every time.

How does this happen???

I understand the theory that they "don't pose a threat to management," and maybe that explains part of it. But why this specific person instead of any other average/below-average employee who doesn't leave any impression? And yes, sometimes it's family connections or being someone's golf buddy or something like that, but a lot of these people don't seem to have any connections at all. They're not even very visible until the promotion announcement comes out and everyone looks at each other like... Wait, him/her?

I received my MSW in 2024, I took a job in higher ed that wasn’t really social work related and a year later I was laid off. Ever since then, I have been struggling to get in to the field for a full-time job. I do have my LMSW for the state I’m in but I don’t have any clinical experience. The work I did at my MSW field placement doesn’t seem like it’s acceptable experience for clinical work for all of these positions because every application has been denied. I’ve tried applying for a fellowship and I made it to the last round and wasn’t accepted. I thought about going back to school for a counseling or MFT degree but that’s more student debt. I don’t know what to do and I’m slowly giving up. Help

I fear I might’ve chosen the wrong major. I want to be a therapist but what I want the most is to offer couples therapy; I’m really passionate about that. And while I know that technically it’s possible to do it (from what I researched) I just worry that it might be easier said than done. I feel like if people had to choose between an LPC and a LCSW for couples therapy they might choose the first. Any thoughts/experiences with this? If you know of any LCSW’s working in that field please do let me know so I can relax a little and not question my decision every night lol.

I’m trying to find other masters and doctorate level students/trainees/interns who were affected by Contra Costa County Behavioral Health’s decision to put the 26/27 internship program on hold. I am one of the 20-25 students who has been affected. I am here to offer resources and hopefully a space to rant about how unfair it is to do this so late in the placement game.

Hi, good people of the social work family in Canada, I need your help. I am planning to move to British Columbia or Alberta and work as a social worker. I have done research and narrowed it down to 2 provinces. I want to work in Health and am looking for a social work role in that field.

I have been working as a child protection manager for the last 8 years. We don't need a social work degree to work in child protection here (I have a Bachelor of Human Services). While working in Child Protection services, I also completed my master's in social work, which will be recognised in Canada. I also have Canadian PR. Most jobs ask for clinical experience, but I have always worked in Child Protection. What do you recommend I do? Any other insight would be greatly appreciated.

Has anyone worked for Sterling Medical? Pros, cons, LCSW pay?

Hi everyone. Honestly, I don't understand this whole "nobody wants to work these days" thing when so many people around me can't even get a response.

For the past 3 months, I've been sending applications for admin/office jobs. I have 8 years of solid experience, a certificate in the field, and plenty of good references. Out of about 60 applications, I only heard back from 6 places, and interviews were scheduled with 3 of them. After that? Nothing. No rejection, no update, nothing at all, just silence.

The part that bothers me is that it's not just me. My roommate kept applying for about 5 months until she finally got an interview that turned into a job, and a lot of people I know are dealing with the same thing. They apply, follow up, tailor their resumes, and still barely hear anything back.

I've never struggled this much before to find a job, so it's really frustrating. Is anyone else going through this right now? Are you doing anything that has helped you get responses from employers? Thanks in advance.

Hi all,

I’m here to rant and look for help!

I interviewed for a job as an Adult Case Manager for a local mental health and IDD authority for a county in TX. It was terrible as I have poor interview skills and can’t think on my feet. What I learned about the job:

- a caseload of 150/month needs to be met
- they say your schedule is “flexible”
- mileage reimbursement
- 1 month training
- they do offer supervision for licensure
- $25/hour

Learning this sounded really overwhelming! And when I heard the offer. I panicked. There’s no way I can do this?! My previous jobs, I never really dealt with crisis clients. (simple front desk at health care office) If there was, I would lead them to a supervisor. I can’t deal with them because I freeze.

It seemed like they really just want a placeholder. On indeed they have 2.6 star reviews. Posts made by social workers are poor.

I’m worried. My friend was telling me to just do it for 6 months, save the money, and then leave if I burn out. But I also want to just stay at home and keep looking.

Please, please, if there is anyone available to chat. I would appreciate it! ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡

Hey all,

I’m a recent MSW graduate awaiting licensure (already passed, yay!). I had a very disheartening journey during my clinical placement at a group practice. My supervisors thought I was not a good fit to be a therapist and after making it my lifelong dream, it was incredibly disappointing. I learned that I was given a very difficult case for an intern to handle that was eventually referred out of the practice, but it’s difficult for me to even consider doing therapy.

Unfortunately, this placement would not be a good professional reference for me. I have two other supervisors from other experiences, but typically most interviewers ask for three.

I’ve always been in healthcare oriented fields but nothing like a hospital or dialysis, which many social workers work in. I also want the PSLF benefits of working for a hospital, so my goal is to end up as a hospital social worker. However I’m finding it hard to get any responses back to applications for nursing homes, long term care centers, hospitals, etc. I’m seeking feedback on how to improve my resume or where I could look to build my career in medical social work. I would eventually like to return back to doing therapy, but for now, I want to try and get into hospital social work.

TL;DR - seeking support as someone who had a bad experience providing one-on-one therapy as a new social worker and may want to return to that field, and seeking professional support in finding a job in hospital/medical support for the time being

I'm looking for 40 people (min) who want to work from home and who are committed .I'll pay you $20 an hour. Candidates interested in working part-time or full-time.

3 hours a day min

Morning shift (8:00a.m -11:00a.m)

Afternoon shift (5:00pm -8:00p.m)

Only during the weekdays

No experience needed just smartphone and internet.

Those interested can contact me via Telegram with my username JobsRWFH

Poco più di un anno fa, ho avuto un brutto incidente stradale nel quale ho riportato un serio danno al plesso brachiale con conseguente semi paralisi del braccio destro. In pratica non ho funzione di nessun tipo del braccio eccetto dal polso fino alle dita però il braccio da solo non riesce a muoversi o stare su, quindi devo costantemente portare il tutore.
Fortunatamente, ad aprile di quest’anno sono riuscito a trovare un piccolo lavoro comunale che mi aiuta a pagare le mie spese quotidiane e mediche, nonostante non siano una cifra assurda. Il problema è che a fine settembre il contratto finirà e mi è già stato detto che non c’è possibilità di rinnovare e non ho idea di come fare adesso per trovare un nuovo impiego.
Ho 29 anni, Posseggo un diploma da perito meccanico energetico, ed ho frequentato due anni e mezzo di università nella facoltà di ingegneria meccatronica, solo che a causa di forte stress mentale ed emotivo decisi di mollare.
Riuscì ad uscire da quel baratro della depressione grazie alla ristorazione. Un amore scoperto di recente che tuttora mi lascia un nodo al cuore quando ci penso perché davvero amo lavorare nella ristorazione, ma non posso più farlo a causa del braccio.
Ho fatto varie stagioni e mi sono sempre impegnato anima e corpo nel settore, perché per quanto sia pesante, mi dava tantissime soddisfazioni.
Adesso ho bisogno di cercare un nuovo lavoro, ma non ho idea di come fare e dove fare. Ho mandato decine di curriculum tramite indeed ad ogni inserzione che trovavo adatta alle mie specifiche tecniche e accademiche, ma ovviamente nessuno mi risponde, probabilmente anche perché vedono subito il nome straniero, nonostante io sia qui in Italia da tutta la vita.
Giusto per essere precisi e coerenti io al momento non posso guidare perché sto ancora aspettando la visita in commissione medica per il passaggio a patente BS, però ovviamente mi impegnerei in qualsiasi modo a raggiungere il posto di lavoro semmai trovassi qualcosa, che sia usando passaggi, bicicletta o bus, però non l’ho scritto nel curriculum, è un qualcosa di cui parlerei eventualmente durante un colloquio faccia a faccia, giusto per non bruciarmi tutte le chance in partenza.
Al momento, sono in possesso di certificazione di invalidità civile pari al 80%. Ho anche la possibilità di iscrivermi alle categorie protette, però mi è stato detto che potrò farlo solo una volta concluso questo rapporto lavorativo comunale.
Questa ricerca del lavoro non è solo fine al semplice guadagno economico, ma anche per trovare qualcosa da fare durante la giornata. Sono sempre stato un lavoratore instancabile che dedicava anima e corpo nel proprio lavoro e dover passare 24 ore al giorno in casa mi uccide dentro.
L’altro giorno, un amico mi ha suggerito di pubblicare questo mio problema in questa pagina e in alcune altre, sperando che magari ci sia qualcuno che possa aiutarmi in qualche modo, quindi adesso mi affido a voi.
Grazie mille

Ps: abito in provincia di Treviso nelle zone del grappa

Pps: posseggo grandi doti di adattabilità, durante il mio percorso di vita ho potuto notare che sono molto bravo ad adattarmi a qualsiasi sorta di lavoro, avendone fatti molti sarà anche per la mia grande motivazione nel lavorare e cercare di farmi notare nel lavoro, prova il fatto che a 29 anni ho ricevuto tre offerte di lavoro indeterminato, che stupidamente rifiutato per ambizioni più grandi.
Sono molto bravo nell’imparare i nuovi programmi e sono quel tipo di persona che studia anche a casa, pur di eccellere nel proprio lavoro, qualunque esso sia

I'm a US-based LCSW, and my client is leaving for grad school in the UK, but not staying permanently. From what I can see, I CAN continue to see her as long as I update my paperwork with her that any disputes or claims must only be brought in US courts...anyone else see an issue with this? My insurance says they only cover US claims. Ofc I'll also be updating the treatment plan/crisis and safety planning... THANKS

I'm looking for 40 people (min) who want to work from home and who are committed .I'll pay you $20 an hour. Candidates interested in working part-time or full-time.

3 hours a day min

Morning shift (8:00a.m -11:00a.m)

Afternoon shift (5:00pm -8:00p.m)

Only during the weekdays

No experience needed just smartphone and internet.

Those interested can contact me via Telegram with my username JobsRWFH

What the title says. Wanna work in DV support of some kind with this degree. Not sure if I will need a higher degree or can build a career with this one. Could possibly start off then go back to school later but not sure.

I recently graduated with my B.S. in Human Services and I'm looking for a full-time job. I'm currently based in New York and open to relocating for the right opportunity.

I originally planned to go straight into an MSW program, but unfortunately graduate school isn't financially realistic for me right now. At this point, I'm mainly looking to get into the workforce, gain experience, become financially independent, and eventually return to school for my MSW.

I'm open to pretty much any human-services-centered position, including case management, residential services, youth/family services, care coordination, community programs, and similar roles.

I'm especially interested in opportunities that provide housing, room and board, or other residential arrangements, but I'm open to regular positions as well.

If anyone has suggestions for employers, job titles, or opportunities I should look into with a B.S. in Human Services, I'd really appreciate it.

Hi everyone! I’m an MSW/LSW with experience in behavioral health, therapy, case management, and utilization management, and I’m looking to transition into a fully remote role with limited direct client interaction.

I’m especially interested in positions involving:
Utilization Management / Utilization Review
Behavioral Health UM/UR
Medical necessity or authorization review
Chart and clinical documentation review
Quality assurance / chart auditing
Insurance claims or appeals review
Denials and grievances
Compliance/documentation auditing
Care coordination that is primarily administrative/review-based
Other behind-the-scenes roles where an MSW/social work background is valuable

Ideally, I’d like a position where most of my day is spent independently reviewing records, documentation, authorizations, claims, or clinical information rather than providing therapy or being on the phone with clients all day.

I’m open to health insurance companies, managed care organizations, hospitals/health systems, behavioral health companies, third-party administrators, or similar organizations.

For anyone who has transitioned from social work/behavioral health into this type of work: What job titles should I be searching for? Are there companies that regularly hire MSWs for these roles?
I’d also really appreciate any current remote job leads or recommendations. Thank you!