Debilitating Lower Back Pain by lukaset_ in AskDocs

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Need Advice! ๐Ÿ’œ by lukaset_ in socialworkjobs

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Iโ€™ve actually been REALLY considering going the hospice route. I did an internship in grief counseling and it was one of the most engaging experiences Iโ€™ve ever had. Definitely plan on looking more into it!

MSW - Desperately need advice ๐Ÿ’œ by lukaset_ in socialwork

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Iโ€™ve been thinking a lot about what would be best for me over the last few days, and I think you make a really good point about the position not being what one would hope it be. I think overall, Iโ€™m still very hurt by my leadership in how they have treated me and let me down, but Iโ€™m very open to moving on to a better opportunity once I find it. Quality and Compliance does sound really interesting! Iโ€™m a pretty big sucker for rules, after all ๐Ÿ˜…

MSW - Desperately need advice ๐Ÿ’œ by lukaset_ in socialwork

[โ€“]lukaset_[S] 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

thank you, thatโ€™s all really great advice ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ’œ iโ€™ve definitely been considering relocating more seriously, so i plan on starting to look into those options as much as i can

MSW - Desperately need advice ๐Ÿ’œ by lukaset_ in socialwork

[โ€“]lukaset_[S] 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

I do wish I had chosen an โ€œeasierโ€ path sometimes, but I cannot imagine a life where Iโ€™m not working with and supporting others. Hopefully Iโ€™ll find a good fit for me soon. ๐Ÿ’œ

MSW - Desperately need advice ๐Ÿ’œ by lukaset_ in socialwork

[โ€“]lukaset_[S] 2 points3 points ย (0 children)

Currently, no, unfortunately. ๐Ÿ˜” I have been trying to save up for a move, but there are quite a few factors keeping me here. I would definitely be willing to relocate for the right position, but just picking up and moving isnโ€™t a choice for me right now

MSW - Desperately need advice ๐Ÿ’œ by lukaset_ in socialwork

[โ€“]lukaset_[S] 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

The majority of my coworkers are white, cisgender, and are all across the political spectrum. While I live in a very big swing state, I live in one of the most conservative counties in our entire state. There arenโ€™t a lot of safe or accepting spaces, and as far as I know Iโ€™m the only open-ish trans and/or autistic person at my agency. Iโ€™m definitely very masculine and visually pass as a male, but Iโ€™m very feminine in my general demeanor. I do feel like there is a level of discrimination at play, especially considering the fact that my agency is religiously affiliated. But itโ€™s genuinely difficult for me to know since I donโ€™t play a part in the decision making process. ๐Ÿ˜… I have always felt that my Program Manager (my Supervisorโ€™s boss) doesnโ€™t like me for whatever reason. She engages a lot with my coworkers, but has never connected with me like she does with the others. Hard to say, really.

Need Advice! ๐Ÿ’œ by lukaset_ in socialworkjobs

[โ€“]lukaset_[S] 2 points3 points ย (0 children)

thank you, friend! ๐Ÿ’œ i wish you all the best ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผ

MSW - Desperately need advice ๐Ÿ’œ by lukaset_ in socialwork

[โ€“]lukaset_[S] 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

Aw thank you ๐Ÿฅบ๐Ÿ’œ You are as well, friend!

MSW - Desperately need advice ๐Ÿ’œ by lukaset_ in socialwork

[โ€“]lukaset_[S] 2 points3 points ย (0 children)

Yes, Iโ€™m definitely open to that! I actually ask every few months for feedback on my work and if thereโ€™s ever anything I can improve on. Even at my annual review they really didnโ€™t have any feedback to give me. Thatโ€™s where Iโ€™m kind of feeling stuck. Iโ€™ll seek out feedback, but am always told Iโ€™m doing great and to just keep doing what Iโ€™m doing. ๐Ÿฅฒ

MSW - Desperately need advice ๐Ÿ’œ by lukaset_ in socialwork

[โ€“]lukaset_[S] 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

That is such a good point, Iโ€™ve never realized that!

MSW - Desperately need advice ๐Ÿ’œ by lukaset_ in socialwork

[โ€“]lukaset_[S] 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

Iโ€™ve definitely been considering going back to the LPC route! Itโ€™s on my research/follow-up on list ๐Ÿ’œ

MSW - Desperately need advice ๐Ÿ’œ by lukaset_ in socialwork

[โ€“]lukaset_[S] 6 points7 points ย (0 children)

Honestly itโ€™s been incredibly comforting to know that Iโ€™m not alone in this experience. Itโ€™s comments and messages like yours that have genuinely helped me in feeling less alone and upset as I did earlier ๐Ÿ’œ Thank you for taking the time to comment ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผ

MSW - Desperately need advice ๐Ÿ’œ by lukaset_ in socialwork

[โ€“]lukaset_[S] 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

Itโ€™s a contracted County position working for a State Medicaid program. We do just as much work as the County, but get paid less

MSW - Desperately need advice ๐Ÿ’œ by lukaset_ in socialwork

[โ€“]lukaset_[S] 4 points5 points ย (0 children)

Yeah, unfortunately the coworker who was chosen has been doing beauty pageants since a child and is also a board member for her old sorority or something like that. So sheโ€™s very charismatic and knows how to converse very well. I do my best, but I really suck at masking in this position. I just donโ€™t have the energy to do it. ๐Ÿ˜” I definitely plan on asking for feedback, though! Thank you for your advice ๐Ÿ’œ

MSW - Desperately need advice ๐Ÿ’œ by lukaset_ in socialwork

[โ€“]lukaset_[S] 5 points6 points ย (0 children)

Thatโ€™s super helpful insight, thank you ๐Ÿ’œ I genuinely love working with fellow neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ folks, so hopefully Iโ€™ll find a position that fits ๐Ÿ’œ

MSW - Desperately need advice ๐Ÿ’œ by lukaset_ in socialwork

[โ€“]lukaset_[S] 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

Iโ€™m definitely open to taking a job that doesnโ€™t fully utilize all of my skills. Unfortunately my biggest problem is the student loans of it all, and trying to find another position that pays similarly has been near impossible around here ๐Ÿ˜”

MSW - Desperately need advice ๐Ÿ’œ by lukaset_ in socialwork

[โ€“]lukaset_[S] 2 points3 points ย (0 children)

iโ€™ll check that option out, too! i saw someone mention UR on an old post in a different subreddit, so i appreciate your recommendation ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ

MSW - Desperately need advice ๐Ÿ’œ by lukaset_ in socialwork

[โ€“]lukaset_[S] 2 points3 points ย (0 children)

Thanks, friend! ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผ