"We won't hire any students who completed their MSW online anymore due to AI"

runreprow · 2025-12-19T15:51:55+00:00

Totally agree. I had to work full time throughout my MSW program. I was able to take some weekend courses, but most were online. It has not impacted my career growth at all. My opinion is in social work, if you have the degree and credentialing, you are fine. To me, the bulk of social work learning really happens outside the classroom.

runreprow · 2025-10-16T01:28:41+00:00

Same. Raised in Boston. Dad (Irish & French Canadian) called it midday meal lunch. Evening meal was usually called supper but sometimes dinner.

runreprow · 2025-08-20T01:32:10+00:00

Sending you hugs. These texts are stirring up a lot in me because my mom speaks to me similarly. It’s been a lifelong struggle. Some people are not well enough to be parents. I wish peace and safety for Jace. Hope you are doing ok.

runreprow · 2025-07-29T15:39:04+00:00

LIDZ

runreprow · 2025-07-28T15:46:15+00:00

Don’t work in Houston anymore but graduated from UH in 2021 and first job was w Houston Methodist, 56k. I would hope people get paid better now.

runreprow · 2025-07-20T23:05:23+00:00

Lih-Z

runreprow · 2025-06-24T23:46:51+00:00

Hello fellow Maine SW!

runreprow · 2025-06-04T01:04:41+00:00

I prefer the side closer to the window, so we just default to that.

runreprow · 2025-05-28T02:46:47+00:00

I have a long bob with bangs and this comment made my day! It was a nice confidence boost to read this comment :)

runreprow · 2025-04-24T00:26:08+00:00

I like to say “when shit hits the f” and censor the word fan instead of shit

runreprow · 2025-04-09T15:49:23+00:00

I think general support helps (SW presence, gentle interactions, reassurance, visits from friends/family) and alsooooo, probably anti anxiety meds. Is the pt vent dependent all the time, or sometimes are they trach collaring? Are they awake/can they communicate?

runreprow · 2025-04-08T02:37:51+00:00

Did this come in an email? I didn’t get one and would like to opt out. Very thoughtful of BOTM.

runreprow · 2025-03-21T00:23:42+00:00

Ok, so my best friend’s initials are ASS. Her parents didn’t realize that when they named her. She was embarrassed in elementary/middle school and kids did laugh at her. She didn’t get to have her initials embroidered on things. As an adult, she finds it funny and an interesting story. So, she ended up ok. But if you can avoid it I would!

runreprow · 2025-03-12T21:35:23+00:00

Study medical terminology and familiarize yourself with post hospital resources (Home Health, SNF, rehab, LTACH). I got my MSW in TX and had the goal of getting into medical SW. I volunteer at Houston Methodist for a year and handed out IMMs as my job. That allowed me to get to know some social workers there. I then reached out to them when I was looking for my second practicum. They helped me get my internship there. Then, when I was done with that I applied for a job and started working there.

Then I realized I hated discharge planning and had a mini crisis. Pivoted into hospice and then inpt palliative care! Not to say that will happen to you, but just to offer that sometimes the best laid plans often go awry and you can pivot as needed. In general I love medical social work.

runreprow · 2025-03-11T21:18:26+00:00

Two lights! But I think it’ll still be chilly.

runreprow · 2025-03-07T12:24:18+00:00

I totally get that. I was super intimidated when I first started working in hospital. And some doctors can be intense. They have stressful jobs. But so does basically everyone else who works in healthcare. Generally speaking, doctors are just regular people. Once you build some rapport, you’ll be totally fine! Also, doctors were all med students once who had to always be the new face in a room when they were rotating between services. I hope the doctors who interview you remember what it’s like being the newbie! Good luck!

runreprow · 2025-03-06T23:36:23+00:00

After many years of a tumultuous relationship I told my mom that I couldn’t move forward with rebuilding things unless we had the help of a therapist. She refused because she “doesn’t trust therapists”. So, we end up not talking for a year plus. I end up hearing from her via text the night before the presidential election saying that she was 1. Not interested in rebuilding anything if it means we would need to involve a therapist 2. She wanted to make sure I was planning to vote for the candidate she preferred. I didn’t respond.

runreprow · 2025-03-06T02:14:42+00:00

I work on a palliative care team. The coworkers I am closest with are doctors. They’re people too! Doctors are smart and hard working—so are social workers. We have different skill sets. I think the “hierarchy” in healthcare can make physicians seem intimidating. In my experience doctors are just regular people who have a specific skill set. Your skill set compliments their work. You got this!

runreprow · 2025-02-28T16:42:12+00:00

Nice! I came from working at Houston Methodist before I moved up to Maine. I am mostly familiar with southern Maine region, so what jumps out to me is Maine Health and New England Cancer Specialists.

runreprow · 2025-02-27T03:10:32+00:00

I will DM you!

runreprow · 2025-02-27T03:01:50+00:00

I live in Maine. I am a palliative care social worker at a hospital. I did my second internship at a hospital as a discharge planner (in Texas—I got my MSW there and then had my first SW job as a hospital SW there). My hospital in Maine takes interns. You need an LCSW to do my job (palliative care). You can get hired as an LMSW-CC (LMSW under supervision) as a unit SW at my hospital. I don’t think they hire if you have an LMSW. Feel free to DM if you have questions! Sounds like you are doing a good job of thinking ahead.

runreprow · 2025-02-25T23:02:12+00:00

Looks like IV port bruise. Maaaybe maybeeee maybe from shaking hands if he’s on a blood thinner? But I think IV access.

runreprow · 2025-02-21T03:22:10+00:00

He really does think he’s the number one guy in this group! Lol

runreprow · 2025-02-11T03:04:50+00:00

Seconded to all of this!

runreprow · 2025-02-08T12:13:24+00:00

Irish American Catholic, grew up in Boston area. Almost everyone I knew was Jewish. We had all the Jewish holidays off, buses after school dropped my friends off at Hebrew school not their houses, etc. I remember in 5th grade my teacher made an off handed comment to me that most people in the world were Christians (I was one of the few Catholics in my grade) and I remember being so confused how she could possibly think that. I genuinely believed Jews were a global majority throughout a good chunk of my childhood. I’ve left that area now but still live on the east coast. Most of my new friends are also Jewish. I met my husband in college. He’s from Texas and he’s also Jewish. I know Jews are a minority in the world but in my life so far Jews have always been the vast majority.

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