Welcome back to my weekend reflections, where I dive into the highs and lows of my workweek! Highs: I’ve been in a good groove at work lately, and I hit my one-year mark at my current job, which still feels a little surreal because it feels like I just started not too long ago. I’m…
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Weekend Reflection- Novemeber 5, 2024
Hey y’all, welcome to this week’s edition of Weekend Reflections, where I talk about what went down at work, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Highs: The patients were kind, and I had a manageable workload. Lows: Last week, I mentioned that my coworker took some time off, and this week she quit….
Weekend reflection- October 29,2024
Hey y’all, welcome to this week’s edition of Weekend Reflections, where I talk about what went down at work, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. High:I had my yearly evaluation this week, and it went pretty much as expected. I was chatting with some coworkers beforehand, and it was funny seeing the different…
Weekend Reflection- October 20,2024
Hey y’all, welcome to this week’s edition of Weekend Reflections, where I talk about what went down at work, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Highs: My coworkers had planned for a pumpkin painting this weekend, and it was fun to be able to spend some time and just get to relax and…
Burnout and Self-Worth in Social Work: Advice for New and Experienced 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. My Experience with Social Worker Burnout I personally experienced burnout in my first year of working. It didn’t happen overnight, nor was…
Weekend reflections- October 13,2024
Hey y’all, welcome to this week’s edition of Weekend Reflections, where I talk about what went down at work, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Highs:I had some amazing patients this week—kind, respectful, and funny. I always enjoy talking to older patients; the wisdom they share and the stories they tell are always…