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Telling your parents you're going to be a social worker.
When your date finds out you're a social worker
And your reaction to them.
When they find out what you actually do
Your first day as a paid social worker.
After your first year of work.
Trying to get a clinical job without a license.
Seeing your first paycheck
People who think that simply working with people makes them a social worker.
When you finally get done with all your paperwork
When your boss gives you more paperwork.
When you see a male social worker.
Coping with your first crisis situation at work.
Countertransference
When you have something in common with a client
When you have a breakthrough.
When someone insults your target population.
When self care goals fall through.
Finding a job without home visits
But when it all comes down to it you wouldn't trade it for anything because of....
Your professors
Your coworkers
Your clients
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