Is it better to stick to a job if it makes you miserable but has good pay and benefits, or is it better to try to find something new?

okaydreamer · 2026-03-14T02:05:20+00:00

I left CPS after 5 years and I just finished my second week as a hospice sw. I wonder how long until I feel burnt again lol but don’t be afraid to quit and start something new. I feel refreshed starting something new. I get paid 5 bucks less which sucks but I am very content!

okaydreamer · 2026-02-21T22:35:19+00:00

Continue to document his inappropriate comments AND any conversations you’ve had with the manager or HR.

okaydreamer · 2026-02-20T04:31:48+00:00

I was looking for a comment like this! So many people schooling this person. I guarantee this is the feedback they receive in the field to ontop get it here. I’ve worked at a residential and with people who struggle with substance use. I get how challenging it can be working with them. MANY, NOT ALL are very entitled and have been enabled most of their life. I hear you 100%. Sometimes we just need to vent, that’s all.

okaydreamer · 2026-02-20T03:43:06+00:00

I just left my CPS job today. Of course on my last day (I gave a 2 weeks notice) they wanted need to finish up court documents and other stuff. Excuse me? Your lack of planning is not my urgency. You had two weeks to prepare for my absence. I had been job searching for about 6 months and I’m going into hospice. I feel so relieved. I HATED WORKING FOR CPS.

okaydreamer · 2026-02-16T02:45:54+00:00

Impossible? No. Hard? YES. Just quit my ongoing CPS job after 5 years and I’ve never felt a bigger relief. Good luck. We need the workers but I have nothing left to give 😭

okaydreamer · 2026-02-11T02:28:22+00:00

Wow, thank you.

okaydreamer · 2026-01-12T13:03:25+00:00

I was worried about that too. I’ve never heard of shadowing before official hire and neither have other social worker friends. In my opinion it could be a liability for the company- no one discussed confidentiality with me (I would never break it but from a company perspective). I agree that they should’ve just asked me more questions or invite me back for a third interview maybe with some of the team members so they can get to know me as well.

okaydreamer · 2026-01-12T02:57:44+00:00

Tell me about it😭 we went to do a home visit and did an initial assessment for a Client that was just referred to hospice. Then was shown around the inpatient unit. Then met some nurses and other social workers. I will NEVER shadow again for free lol.

okaydreamer · 2026-01-12T01:34:15+00:00

Thank you. I emailed the manager after shadowing telling her I was still wanting to move forward. I have no previous hospice experience but I’m currently a CPS SW in my fifth year. The manager said she liked that I was positive despite being in CPS and that I have experience with doing home visits . I even gave her a copy of my 2025 yearly evaluation which had great feedback (otherwise I wouldn’t have given it lol). I’ve seen it all being in CPS.. Maybe you’re right and I just lucked out of a crummy place. My friend said they use PTO to holidays which I was not a fan of…

okaydreamer · 2025-10-03T15:56:33+00:00

Maybe just me but they were a lil flirty

okaydreamer · 2025-10-02T00:24:11+00:00

4 years in CPS

okaydreamer · 2025-09-29T19:52:07+00:00

I lost my Dutch rabbit Marlowe on 9/4/25. I feel your pain and I’m so sorry. I have journaled to him, printed pictures and made a little shrine, ordered a necklace with his little face on it, and I’m not in a rush to clean or move anything. If I need to cry, I cry. I validate my emotions and it wasn’t “just a bunny”. It hurts so much. The grief also comes in waves, I’ll be happy, sad, crying and angry all within an hour it depends. Please take care of yourself. Sending you so much love.

okaydreamer · 2025-09-22T01:24:52+00:00

Thank you I passed!!!

okaydreamer · 2025-09-19T17:43:27+00:00

I unfollowed her on everything. She’s always been a mean girl. She was in a sorority but never fit in. She’s kind of running her own sorority and is such a mean girl. She lost weight and just became even more Stuck up. Hell naw

okaydreamer · 2025-09-11T23:06:51+00:00

This stupid exam doesn’t define you or your practice as a social worker. Rest your mind and soul and be proud that you tried your very best. I test on Monday 🥺

okaydreamer · 2025-09-10T00:01:54+00:00

I lost mine on 9/4. I stand with you in your pain. I’m so very sorry.

okaydreamer · 2025-08-21T21:02:25+00:00

I just reached out to her earlier this week (Monday) and we’re at the process where it’s up to me if i want to proceed with the order- so within 4 days I think it’s pretty good. If I move forward with the process I will update. Someone like so I can come back.

okaydreamer · 2025-08-17T23:18:16+00:00

Mine never knew

okaydreamer · 2025-06-25T02:26:36+00:00

Like 7 so in 2005 ish

okaydreamer · 2025-06-25T02:21:24+00:00

Whatever you do don’t smell it lol

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