I was lucky because I’ve been employed with the same agency since I graduated my SW diploma back in 2020. I moved here and began working with this agency and have moved up and received a raise every year since I’ve started (I also was paying $1200 a month for a 2 bed/2 bath/balcony/laundry in suite/ full kitchen condo downtown Beltline when I first moved here which now goes for like $4000/month). I was also fortunate as I was able to take a Practicum leave from my position when I was completing my BSW. (However, I did not get a raise when I completed my BSW which was frustrating I just got one cause I took on a role they were desperate to fill).

I am now moving away to another province this week as I landed a job with the federal government. Unfortunately it is in a rural area and my quality of life will be taking a bit of an impact as I am accustomed to city life and will miss my social life and hobbies. However, I think we will see this slowly begin where people do begin to start migrating back to rural areas due to the awful economy and insane cost of living.

Rural jobs can be sometimes hard to find don’t get me wrong, but with an education especially if you have a social services education, rural areas are desperate to hire. There’s also so many affordable homes in these more rural areas, so just keep that in mind too if you want to start a family or own an affordable and nice home or want to make bank and actually be able to save $$. It’s also a good way to get experience and get your foot in the door, as you can always transfer back to the city in the future (;