The best profession ever. I am almost a certified worker... woo hoo!

they dont do their job anyways...they still let crack whores have their kids, regardless...this job is pointless....dont get me started

noo. i could never do that.

Worst job EVER.

no thanks

Thinking about going back to school for this

i would really like to do this

Would be nice to help people.

nope, dont care for people i dont know, at all

if you like working with the youth and adults that get into trouble a lot then its the prefect job for you.

but to much heart ache!!!

good work, probably very taxing emotionally

I love working with people :]

awsome!

CAUSE LIFE SUCKS

Low pay.

No Cant Do It

Very tough gig and not likely to be a well paid one.

Talking to people is intresting..learn alot of things and stories

That field needs to be narrowed down, there are many types of people in social services, but many resonate one way or another with Child Protective Services. Well...that needs to be rectified, many parents are having to raise children today that are not able to be disciplined. They are rude to thier parents, and spoiled. It is not a good thing, that parents are faced with children that they are not sure on how to handle. After a certain age, it is really a more difficult situation to maintain control. Some kids get along and fine with thier parents, others are rebelling, those are the kids that will act out, and need more attention to rein them back in, before it's too late. There are situations in which people take their kids to court, I am not particularly fond of this choice. I don't think it is sending a good message, I can't discipline you, so let's go to court? But, in todays times, it is not so unheard of. I still am not tune with Social Services, and having to have people come into my home to see what is going on, the Government can spend more money on education and helping people make wise choices instead of having children that they latter don't have the means to afford, and are left working a couple of jobs to afford, as opposed to the fairy tale of a wife and husband staying together forever after. Even though it sounds good, when applied in real life, it is not always as easy. Instinct is another factor, are we able to define the roles that instinct plays, in the way in which people act towards each other, and towards their children. We need to examine closer views of children of divorce, this is never easy, in situations where a ex-husband and wife are capable of getting along, and being their for their child, it might be a much better situation. That is usually not the case, for those of us, who have lived in those households, forget the idea of less than perfect, it sucks. There is no way, that people recover from the emptyness of growing up with either parent missing.

they get paid absoulutely jack and the fact that 9 out 10 people do not have what it takes to do this profession boggles my mind on why they get paid so little

A very tough job.These people have to go into the worst,most volitile family situations and make very tough choices.It is usually not a very high-paying job,considering that they are often in physical danger.

Social work is a very rewarding profession when your work is successful, but draining when it doesn't. For people who are able to handle it, it is a great job, but most people are not able to deal with the difficult situations that social workers find themselves in. It is not for everyone, but for a person with patience, a good listener, and a good heart, social work is a great profession.

As a Social Worker in Britain,i'd like to share my opinions of the job.I do think it is for people who care and have some ideals, without being naive, but you need commitment, resilience and it helps to be calm and self assured,not too much of a worrier(unfortunately i do tend to worry!)over-sensitive or easily stressed;the job can be mentally draining,particularly in Child Care,where situations tend to be more fraught,are usually thankless and sometimes antagonistic(working with older or disabled people is generally more rewarding and appreciated,and there are many avenues apart from "fieldwork"with Children and Families).Social workers are no angels,but most(though not all) i've worked with i've found extremely friendly.I've given the occupation 4 stars mainly to counteract the hostile press we get in Britain(i don't know if it's the same in America),though objectively,taking into account social value,worker characteristics and job satisfaction as the main criteria i'd give it no more than 3.It's not the sort of job to do as a hobby or for huge financial rewards,that's for sure,but there are many more difficult and physically tiring (and underpaid)professions and i certainly wouldn't want to dissuade anyone with genuine interest and suitable qualities.Ideally i'd be an arthouse Cinema programmer/film festival organiser,able to indulge my passion for world cinema.Or even a film director(i fantasise about creating some artistic masterpiece),which i'm pleasantly surprised to see is the current #1 profession on this site.

I acknowledge the importance of this profession, but I would never, ever want to be a social worker. Talk about a downer job! When I taught elementary school, I always pitied the social workers because they spent all of their time dealing with extremely depressing situations and often difficult children and families. A typical day might include leading a divorce group, calling Social Services to report a case of child abuse, and participating in a staffing for a special-needs student. Add to that never-ending paperwork and an ever-growing caseload, and you've got some pretty harsh working conditions. Considering the low pay and high stress, I'm surprised that people last as long as they do in the field. Thank goodness, though, there are people out there who are willing to step in and provide the necessary support to those who really need it- especially the children.

My senior year in High School, the graduating class was given a survey to determine where we "would best fit in life based on personality and goals". Based on the mystic wizardry involved in the evaluating the survey, "Social Worker" was my number one pick. (Okay, those of you who know me can quit laughing now, before you pass out). Haven't recently become involved in the youth group and diaconate at church, I must admit I do find it appealing. It's amazing how much you can brighten a teens life just by LISTENING to what they have to say. I'm not sure I could commit my life to it, but I am happy to be able to do my part.

one job [almost] nobody wants to do and where there is plenty of blame when things go wrong, but nothing when social workers achieve tangible things on a daily basis despite the stress the jon entails. special people - social workers