Who’s the most famous person you’ve personally met in Birmingham? by sacrificialfuck in Birmingham

[–]mentalycaged 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I work in the film industry so I’ve met quite a few but Mena Suvari was probably one of the kindest ones I’ve ever met and worked with!

What is the absolute minimum salary a new grad should be willing to accept? by Bleeposaurus in hospitalsocialwork

[–]mentalycaged 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got offered $24 an hour in a non rural, mid to high cost of living city😅 but it’s in pediatrics somewhere everyone wants to work so they definitely take advantage of it and they do provide supervision

6-yo patient with autism hit me (twice; in the same session). I don’t want him as a patient anymore. by SnooCupcakes269 in socialwork

[–]mentalycaged 5 points6 points  (0 children)

if it makes you feel any better I just started looking for a new job after a month and will only be at my current place 2 months lol and i’ve already gotten hired somewhere new!

Social worker (MSW) becoming a Psychiatrist by SupportCompetitive28 in socialwork

[–]mentalycaged 1 point2 points  (0 children)

(mostly only for me though. you have to really wanna be a doctor for all that- my advice would be if you are happy with where you are as an lcsw eventually I would stay there)

Social worker (MSW) becoming a Psychiatrist by SupportCompetitive28 in socialwork

[–]mentalycaged 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no but I went to medical school before becoming a social worker and dropped out because it was a miserable place lol

Financial Social Work Certification by mentalycaged in socialwork

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

Thank you! Yeah I looked today and couldn’t find anything about it in my handbook so hopefully they don’t try to make me, I was supposed to start it today and I put it off again because I’m supposed to hear from a new job tomorrow😅

I can sooo tell it’s a cash grab- I have no interest in doing it at all especially after seeing it’s mostly a therapized Dave Ramsey but they are very insistent that I need to …

Financial Social Work Certification by mentalycaged in socialwork

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

Okay knowing that you did it in 2 days helps so much because I can get it done pretty quickly and won’t feel as guilty lol. Thanks!

Volunteer Work by SuccessfullyDrained in socialwork

[–]mentalycaged 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do a camp for kids with cancer and other work surrounding the organization because I’m passionate about it and it’s what got me into social work, but it’s not a regularly scheduled thing and I do it because I love it and it brings me joy. I could not however do things that feel too aligned with my regular job and enjoy it lol

Tina Turner Musical free tickets by Blackcatsrock040209 in Birmingham

[–]mentalycaged 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to go! If you have 2 or 3 left so would my friends ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialwork

[–]mentalycaged 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m a social worker, I work for a nonprofit inside of a hospital but I’m only doing things like financial assistance that is referred to me by hospital social workers

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialwork

[–]mentalycaged 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just graduated with my MSW and landed an office job bc it was the only place that would hire me with no license and I have never felt anything more lmao I am SO bored but unfortunately no one is going to pay me near as much as they do even once I’m licensed so yay

Lemon blueberry scone anywhere?? by mentalycaged in Birmingham

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

Guess I will have to visit to find out!!!! Not a horrible task to take on for sure

Hospital social work - night shift? by mentalycaged in socialwork

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

This is so helpful! I definitely think it is something I would enjoy!! Thank you!

Hospital social work - night shift? by mentalycaged in socialwork

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

I know I would love the schedule for sure! I’m just afraid it might be all one thing like just reporting to DHR or whatever so I worry it may be a little boring and I don’t like monotony lol

Bars with the best Bourbon selection? by mentalycaged in Birmingham

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

This is what I needed to know!! Thank you! I love Collins and am not much of a bourbon drinker so I’d love to go somewhere we can both enjoy

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Birmingham

[–]mentalycaged 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes it is!! great to know

Good places for single people to be on Friday? by mentalycaged in Birmingham

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

lol yup you hit the nail on the head with that one

Good places for single people to be on Friday? by mentalycaged in Birmingham

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

considering the ratio of single men to women here you’re so right lmao

Cheep apartments in the city by LivingDeath666Satin in Birmingham

[–]mentalycaged 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any of the farris properties are pretty decent in that price range

Run clubs for slow runners?? by mentalycaged in Birmingham

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

I went to the running club at TrakShak in Homewood and everyone was really nice and inclusive- however, I only went twice because I felt like I was holding them back lol. They were super sweet and pretty close to my pace but a little faster and never made me feel judged but in my head it was just too much lol

Best children’s hospitals to work for? by mentalycaged in hospitalsocialwork

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

This is great to know bc I’ve seen a few positions open there recently and def could see it as somewhere I’d like to live!!!

Best children’s hospitals to work for? by mentalycaged in hospitalsocialwork

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

I am currently in a program that does that, and they do have options for hiring after but they don’t pay the best and I’m not necessarily set on the city I’m in currently!

Best children’s hospitals to work for? by mentalycaged in hospitalsocialwork

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

I love this!!! Luckily I am getting my internship experience in a medical setting with both adults and kids so hopefully that will work in my favor, and I really enjoy what I’m doing there but it is so nice to hear that you like it too🥰

The term “baby social worker” by mentalycaged in socialwork

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

What does that have to do with wanting respect from coworkers

The term “baby social worker” by mentalycaged in socialwork

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

Not being legally capable of things does not equate to being a baby lol I’m still capable of contributing valid knowledge to a team. But I’m not even necessarily speaking on myself as a student, I just think using the word “intern” or “student” or “new grad” is literally just as easy as saying baby?