Category: Work
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What I would tell all young and upcoming social workers
For all that I love being a social worker- This job is demanding—mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting. If you’re not careful, it can consume you to the point where you barely recognize yourself. I personally experienced burnout in my first year of working. It didn’t happen overnight, nor was it caused by a single event….
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Weekend reflections- October 13,2024
Welcome back to my weekend reflections, where I dive into the highs and lows of my workweek! Highs:I had some amazing patients this week—kind, respectful, and funny. I always enjoy talking to the older patients; the wisdom they share and the stories they tell are always worth listening to. Lows:We’re a week into our system…
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Weekend reflections- October 6, 2024
Welcome back to my weekend reflections, where I dive into the highs and lows of my workweek! High & Low: After much anticipation, Epic finally went live. Since the rollout happened over the weekend, our team was the first to test it out—making us the official guinea pigs to test it out for the team….
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Weekend Reflections October 1, 2024
Welcome back to my weekend reflections, where I dive into the highs and lows of my workweek! You know those weekends when everything’s kind of expected, and then your coworkers decide to throw in a wild card? Yeah, that was this weekend. The patients? No surprises there. But my coworkers? Let’s just say they were…
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My Purpose in life
Recently, while visiting a friend and her family, we found ourselves in a deep conversation about my work as a social worker. They had never met one before and honestly had no idea what I did. It’s something I encounter a lot—when people hear “social work,” they immediately think of Child Protective Services (CPS). While…
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What to pack for work conferences as a social worker
I just got back from a conference last week, and let me tell you—if there’s one thing I’ve learned from attending these events, it’s this: you need to be prepared. So, if you’re like me, frantically googling what to pack a week in advance (and maybe even what to wear), you’ve come to the right…