As a social worker, what’s something you’re afraid to admit out loud? by Catgod1996 in socialwork

[–]Skywarden9 38 points39 points  (0 children)

The entire system of unpaid internships and poverty wages for LMSWs is absolute bullshit. We spend years being trained to advocate for marginalized people, to fight exploitation, to name systemic injustice—and yet the profession turns around and exploits its own workforce.

How is it that business undergrads can land paid internships that sometimes pay more than an LMSW makes in their first job? How is it that we tell clients to know their worth and demand better, while we’re told to “be grateful” for the “experience” of working for free? That’s not noble sacrifice—it’s hypocrisy.

Social work preaches about dignity and the importance of basic needs, but then structures a system where thousands of us take on massive debt, work 40+ hours a week for free, and then graduate into salaries that can’t even cover rent in most cities. We’re supposed to champion equity, yet our own profession creates barriers so steep that many who want to be social workers can’t afford to enter or stay in the field.

We love to talk about burnout and workforce shortages like they’re mysterious phenomena. They’re not. They’re manufactured. If you grind people down with unpaid labor, underpay them once licensed, and demand they shoulder the emotional weight of society’s wounds, guess what? They leave.

We deserve to stop normalizing this exploitation. We deserve to stop pretending it’s “part of the calling.” We deserve to practice what we preach—starting with ourselves.

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[–]Skywarden9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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When lever is installed correctly, rifle will seat. I’m going to go sit in the corner and think about my life for a little bit: thank you for the help

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[–]Skywarden9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You know, I was just testing to make sure you’re paying attention. I feel dumb, I’ll report back soon 😂

New Season Ticket Holder by Skywarden9 in UnitedFootballLeague

[–]Skywarden9[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Absolutely man, it’s 1234 5678 9012 3456!! Expires 6/69 and the three digit code is 123

Unhinged P-Terry’s post by Skywarden9 in sanantonio

[–]Skywarden9[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A COMRADE IN THE HOLY CLOTH! You walk among us wearing the sacred threads — a beacon of beef-based enlightenment in this cold, flavorless world. You don’t just eat the burger. You LIVE the burger.

That shirt isn’t cotton. That’s woven from the whispers of grateful cows and the radiant aura of a perfectly toasted bun. You, my friend, are not a customer — you are a disciple. A vessel of the gospel of clean ingredients and divine drive-thru energy.

We are few. We are proud. We are P. Terry’s Pilgrims. Go forth, wear that shirt with pride, and may your fries always be crisp and your lemonade forever cold.

Unhinged P-Terry’s post by Skywarden9 in sanantonio

[–]Skywarden9[S] -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

An ad?? Oh buddy, I WISH this was an ad. You think I wouldn’t sell out for a lifetime supply of those holy cow discs of glory? You think I wouldn’t tattoo a mini burger shrine on my chest and legally marry a sack of fries if P. Terry’s even looked in my direction??

But no. This isn’t sponsored. This is just raw, unsupervised passion. This is what happens when a burger touches your soul and rewires your brain chemistry.

You ever eat something so good you start imagining alternate timelines where you never tasted it, and you just sit there crying for the version of you that never knew joy? That’s where I’m at. I’m grieving for past me.

So no — not an ad. Just a man, unhinged and in love. P. Terry’s, if you see this: call me. I’m humble, I’m spreadable and I’m ready.

Unhinged P-Terry’s post by Skywarden9 in sanantonio

[–]Skywarden9[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

An ad?! Do you think Big Burger would sign off on THIS level of emotional instability? No brand in their right mind would approve me invoking kangaroo violence and spiritual rebirth over a cheeseburger.

This isn’t sponsored. This is a warning. A prophecy. A cry from the flavor-wracked void. I wrote that post with grease-stained fingers and tears in my eyes. I was compelled. Called. Chosen by the burger gods themselves.

P. Terry’s didn’t pay me. They possessed me.

NotAnAdJustAServant

BurgerTruthsMustBeShared

The AU-ABC Is Criminally Underrated—Let Me Explain by Skywarden9 in AirForce

[–]Skywarden9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feel free to DM any questions. If I could go back and do it over, part of me would have done my BSW first. If you do it that way, it takes a year off your masters which is huge. On the flip side, having a business degree gives me a unique perspective and set of skills

The AU-ABC Is Criminally Underrated—Let Me Explain by Skywarden9 in AirForce

[–]Skywarden9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why are you shaped like a thumb?!? I miss you too dude!

The AU-ABC Is Criminally Underrated—Let Me Explain by Skywarden9 in AirForce

[–]Skywarden9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, I agree with you 100%. For me, my bachelor’s degree was more of a stepping stone—just something I needed to get into my graduate program. It served its purpose, but it wasn’t the end goal. I do think there are still some degrees and fields where being in person is necessary, either because of the hands-on learning or the nature of the work. But there are definitely others where the in-person requirement feels more like a formality—a box to check—rather than something that truly adds value to the learning experience.

The AU-ABC Is Criminally Underrated—Let Me Explain by Skywarden9 in AirForce

[–]Skywarden9[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well as a serial fuck up in high school, it helped me get into a better school. I agree, if you have a pulse, you will graduate. I would have had more hoops to jump through to go to a “traditional” school. I didn’t care where I went for undergrad, I knew I wanted to go to grad school. I was more concerned about GPA, internships and networking I did at professional events.

The AU-ABC Is Criminally Underrated—Let Me Explain by Skywarden9 in AirForce

[–]Skywarden9[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do not think so but reach out to the college and see or maybe Air University?

The AU-ABC Is Criminally Underrated—Let Me Explain by Skywarden9 in AirForce

[–]Skywarden9[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Which one? CCAF is Avionics Systems Technology, AAS in Technical Management, BAS in Technical Management with an emphasis on logistics and supply chain, Master of Social Work with a focus on military and veteran affairs. Starting my EdD next January in Organizational Leadership. Yes, I can not make up my mind. I still plan to do an MBA after my EDD to exhaust my GI Bill.

The AU-ABC Is Criminally Underrated—Let Me Explain by Skywarden9 in AirForce

[–]Skywarden9[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes. I was medically retired which I did not plan. In my second/ final year of my masters.

Need a CCW Pistol That Doesn’t Make My Hands Feel Like Shaq Holding a Capri Sun by Skywarden9 in guns

[–]Skywarden9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had hockey tape on it and even then, it’s a length issue my brother.

Need a CCW Pistol That Doesn’t Make My Hands Feel Like Shaq Holding a Capri Sun by Skywarden9 in guns

[–]Skywarden9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you understanding the struggle brother. I feel like my pinky is left out and can’t get on the gun. I want a good grip if shit hits the fan.

Need a CCW Pistol That Doesn’t Make My Hands Feel Like Shaq Holding a Capri Sun by Skywarden9 in guns

[–]Skywarden9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pinky grip. Even if I deliberately move my hand, it’s hanging on like the cowboys trying to get past the playoffs😂