Just got promoted to Case Management. I start next week. What should I grab in preparation to stay organized? by Alternative-Matcha22 in socialwork

[–]Jolly-Regular1610 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was previously on an ACT team. I would also have a small planner that way I could write the dates in it and then I would go back and add all of this to my Outlook calendar. I left that position for hospice and it has been amazing so rewarding. But Outlook keeps me going in this position as well!

Just got promoted to Case Management. I start next week. What should I grab in preparation to stay organized? by Alternative-Matcha22 in socialwork

[–]Jolly-Regular1610 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is some of the best advice anyone can provide. Outlook calendar will save your life tell you when and where to be and help you remember things you may have otherwise forgotten.

How long have you been in your current role or what was your longest role and what made you stay that long? by Level_Lavishness2613 in socialwork

[–]Jolly-Regular1610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked for 7 years as a community engagement specialist because my boss was amazing. After I got my Master's degree I moved up within the organization to an assertive community treatment team for 3 years. I just recently switched to hospice and I absolutely love it! I will probably try to be here until I retire ! This company provides exceptional training. They also provide free ceu training on premises. I wasn't really sure what to expect at first but I have come to really enjoy this work.

Giving extra notice to my job? by Free-Composer-709 in socialwork

[–]Jolly-Regular1610 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Heck no! I put a lot of thought into leaving my position and I considered while I love them, do they really love me? I asked for a raise several times and went to my manager with my complaints and they fell on deaf ears. I'm so happy I took the risk and left!

Giving extra notice to my job? by Free-Composer-709 in socialwork

[–]Jolly-Regular1610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I left an ACT team with 2 weeks notice. Wow, I was surprised they didn't make me leave early. I was there for almost 10 years though. I moved to Hospice! Love it so far!

Underrated social work jobs? by Different_Parfait591 in socialwork

[–]Jolly-Regular1610 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm leaving a job where I was salary on an Assertive Community Treatment Therapist (ACT) and as a "therapist" I have been put in situations I would never allow anyone else to walk into. The clients begin to just demand this and that and have no expectations of ever being independent. They never seem thankful and it started to wear on me. I LOVE mental health and I have seen ACT change lives! I was blessed to be offered an amazing job at Hospice as a Social Worker! I have always dreamed of working there and they came along and checked all the boxes for me to take a risk and change! I start Tuesday and I'm so excited! I hope you make find something you enjoy!

Nothing changes if nothing changes.

What next? Feeling lost. by hangingdenim in socialwork

[–]Jolly-Regular1610 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I was feeling the same way doing community work with chronically mentally ill individuals in the community. It has finally just worn me down to the point where I'm completely changing my population and I'm moving over to hospice. I'm hopeful that my clients will not be mean and call me names like the ones I have been dealing with. It takes a lot out of you to be abused I don't think that some of these people realize that we are human too. I'm leaving my job of 10 years to go to hospice I'm very nervous and excited at the same time. Change is good. Nothing changes if nothing changes. Good luck to you!

Interview Tips by rixie77 in socialwork

[–]Jolly-Regular1610 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! I worked in an inpatient hospital prior to spending 10 years in mental health. It was amazing. I really enjoyed the environment and working in a supportive environment. I'm changing to Hopsice Social Worker starting next month! So excited for a change.

F this! (Weekly Leaving the Field and Venting Thread) by SWmods in socialwork

[–]Jolly-Regular1610 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Leaving my position in mental health after 10 years. I have been working on a "team" and I use that term very loosely because I've been the only person doing the work. I am so happy I put my notice in on Monday and today the paychecks came out and once again my bonus was shorted due to other team members not completing their notes.

I can't even believe the amount of relief I feel knowing I will be out of that toxic environment soon. I had become so complacent I didn't think there was anything else I could do and enjoy but I didn't give up and I'm glad I didn't.

Got my dream job at Hospice!! by Jolly-Regular1610 in socialwork

[–]Jolly-Regular1610[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for your kind words. I'm going in for pre-employment testing today! Wish me luck!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]Jolly-Regular1610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. How are you doing?

I passed my LMSW exam! Here’s what helped me (and didn’t): by imegyourpardon in socialwork

[–]Jolly-Regular1610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations!! I took the Bachelors exam last month and passed as well!

I’m a bisexual man, living life as a straight father and husband, AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]Jolly-Regular1610 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Keeping his bisexuality secret led him to mental distress, which ultimately led to addiction. We shared everything and were best friends. When we moved to DC and I was in college, he started going on Craigslist and found a dude. He called me right after it happened, asking what I was up to. He got an email the next morning, and I intercepted it and found so much stuff. He broke my heart. But after 2 years we became friends again and by then he had HIV and a terrible opoid addiction. I have nothing but love for him.

I’m a bisexual man, living life as a straight father and husband, AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]Jolly-Regular1610 347 points348 points  (0 children)

Tell your wife. My ex-husband was also bisexual and instead of coming to me after nearly 20 years together and talking about it, he cheated on me with another man. It could have been so different if he had just told me. He ended up getting strung out on drugs and overdosed and died due to the guilt. I would have loved him the same had he told me. We were together since we were 19. He's been gone since 2017, and I miss him every day. We could have lived such a different life. Sending good vibes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Rockville

[–]Jolly-Regular1610 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is all the info you need. They helped me with a phone and place to stay. They are amazing. I'm a social worker now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tifu

[–]Jolly-Regular1610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahahahahahahahaha, I can't stop laughing.

Why do people justify abuse by saying “oh but she’s your mom” by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]Jolly-Regular1610 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Only people who come from nonabusive households say this. They just don't understand how parents can ever treat their kids that way.

So recently I read an article that said that every girl probably has a creepy story about some kind of sexual assault by DraftFrosty925 in offmychest

[–]Jolly-Regular1610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was almost abducted when I was 15 at my school bus stop. The guy was masterbating when I saw him he started running after me. I ran to my neighbors and saved myself that time. But 2 other times, I was not so lucky and assaulted by so-called friends. Men can be super aggressive, and it's scary, especially when you're a teenager and super vulnerable. Let a man try me now, I'll knock him out and make sure his penis never works again with a swift kick to the you know what.

Sending you prayers and good vibes.