WHY I LEFT SOCIAL WORK FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT | LIFEWITHLOCC 

Thank you so much for sharing about your journey! I feel seen. I am an LCSW. I have been in the social work space for over 10 years in the medical sector (and private practice) and have enjoyed learning and growing but am burnt out more days than not. I have been pivoting and exploring my options knowing that I have many transferable skills. Your video is really inspiring and gives me hope. I’m so happy for you and glad that the word is spreading for us SWs that we do not have to feel pressured to remain in traditional roles. To everyone, don’t give up and keep sharing your stories. They are powerful and meaningful ✨💞

Social Work is a spiritual calling.

Omg I needed to hear this… I received my MSW a year ago and I’ve worked in residential, clinical and survivor advocacy. I am so burnt out I don’t think I can go back. I’ve felt like I wasted my time getting my MSW but this video has inspired me!

Oh my goodness! I am a Social worker as well and now a current Scrum Master. I'm happy to have found your channel. Sooo relatable and right on.

Current social worker in Philly seeking Project Management roles … I feel like God sent me your page ! Thanks for the insight 🫶🏾

I love seeing a conversation inviting us to pursue happiness for ourselves and not burn out from service oriented work. I am in the process of applying to grad schools and confused about if I want to pursue a MSW or MHC track. I found your dialogue to give me a fresh perspective of aligning with my goals and values, and possible challenges thats helping me feel good about my decision to pursue MHC. Thanks!

Watching this while I am feeling burn out from social work. I just graduated with my MSW a year ago. But, have been in the social work field for 5 plus years. Thank you for this video!

Hi. I am an entry level social worker in South Africa. I graduated with my honors degree in 2021. My first job was in child protection, this came along with high levels of stress and burn out. It's refreshing to see that there is much more that we can do in social work aside from the norm.

I am feeling the exact way. Current LMSW therapist and just started in my position but know for sure i won’t be here for long. I’m ready to pivot

This resonated so much with me! I would love to see a video about how you apply for the job you currently had and really just give a step-by-step walk-through. I also have my BS in psychology and my MSW and literally every single thing you were saying felt like someone was reading my mind lol

Wow wow wow. I feel seen. I have a similar journey from Psychology to Social Work. Literally looking into scrum master now. Social Work is DRAINING & the pay is NOT IT. NEEDED this.

I loved hearing your journey. I can't wait to see where this new found love for program/project management takes you. SN: being able to relate with your clients HITS DIFFERENT!! I loveee it.

I’m also a MSSW and have had the degree and in the space the last 5 years. I also agree 100% as I’m not desiring to remain in the traditional social work space. I’d love a PM role for sure. Literally the whole video I kept saying “this is me”. Thank you!

I really needed to see this video, thank you !

Thank you so much for this video, I am burnt out from the field however your video gives me the confidence and courage to do something.

Proud of you Sis! Keep seeking what works for YOU❤️

Thank you so much for posting this! I’m getting my MSW and it’s so helpful to know that there’s more out there than therapy cuz I definitely don’t want to take that route lol

I found your channel in the BGSW group & I am glad I did. I did travel SW & man it was amazing, I hate working regular 9 to 5 I prefer contracts & the flexibility. But my assignments weren't signing off on my Clinical hours & I am back to a 9 to 5 [i am less than a month away from completing the hours]. But I plan to do doula certification & finding an internship to gain skills. I want my LCSW but I don't want to work traditional SW jobs anymore... so thank you for this video some days I feel so alone & when I tell people I am over traditional SW / 9 to 5 folks think I'm crazy. We can help people but there are so many other ways..

I loved your video!! I can relate to so many things. I never wanted to do clinical work. My dream was macro social work, but couldn’t find any macro work. I’m a clinical social worker (in the DMV), repeatedly being burnt out in case mgmt jobs. I started the Google PMP course, I’m going to finish it. Thank you so much for this push!!

I really appreciate you talking about leaving social work. Blessing to you ❤

Wow thank you so much for this! I was also told to get an LCSW instead and wanting to go to higher education to make more money. Definitely inspired me to take a chance on myself

Thank you for this, I was nodding my head and relating you you this entire video. As a burned out social worker, I am currently working on my exit plan into tech.

Currently researching project management for my big pivot. Thank you for this!

I am currently getting my MSW, and honestly, I'm over learning about the theories. I have a LOT of life experience in the area, and most of the stuff I'm learning I already know. I feel like I am not learning anything new. I got my bachelor in psychology, so I couldn't go in on the advanced track, which is super annoying because the first year, it's like you are learning the same stuff all over again. They say its different, but the theories are all the same. I'm hoping that once this year is over and I start my internship, it will become more interesting, but I am losing my motivation to do it. I am thinking about getting my certification in PMP. I do not want to do clinical work as an MSW. I knew that going in, which is why I didn't go for a masters in psychology. I do, however, want to go the advocacy, policy, and / or organizational route, but they say you have to get your clinical to do that as well. I feel like school is nothing but a scam. They don't really teach you that much to prepare you for the real world. Also you still have to continue to pay for certifications and licenses after the fact. How things work in school is not how it is in the field. I'm annoyed and tired of everything so idk anymore. I also do not want to work directly with people, to be honest. I am already burnt out from life and do not want to take on other peoples trauma, but I still want to help, just not directly. I am not sure what I want to do anymore, but I feel like I'm already on this path, so I have to keep going.

I feel like God is spiritually calling me to become a social worker. Although I know it’s a draining and thankless profession. I’ve always taken care of people so why not do it professionally. Thank you for this video though. It lets me know what I’m about to get into lol 😂. I’m about to enter into a Bachelors Social Work Degree Program.

Omg this video is making me consider my options right now. I am working on passing my PSM 1 certification. I also have been contemplating starting a MSW, this year! please make a video on non traditional social work roles!

I was watching your video on being a scrum master and came across this video as well. I’m an LSW in healthcare and I’m burned out 😅 I’m looking to pivot into something else and your video is very insightful!!

I saw this video at the perfect time cause I’m stressseddd

Wow, I am a Social Worker, and now doing a Project Management Certificate, I still don't know what I gonna do in my life, to be honest, but since I was in college I always thought that as SW we are also prepared to manage and lead, also to guide big projects, because as a professional we have a clear vision that sometimes our clients don't have. I found this video looking for ideas of what kind of final project/assessment I can do for my course. This is the second time I have tried this course because I really like it, but in the pandemic, I couldn't finish it. So, you make think that maybe I am wrong to think if getting a PMP certificate is too much ambitious or not!!! Definitely God guide me to see this video! I want to have a baby and a pet too, when you talked about your husband you made me think about my one, who always asks me to change my job or find another type of position. I'm also considering managing my private life with the ridiculous hours I must spend at work. Listening to you, I am not feel bad anymore. Thank you!!! I you make more videos talking about your daily task would be great!! I need to know how to quit this job and start a new life too!!! Thank you!!

Great video…..

I need this! I just received my masters and I don’t want to do it anymore. I’m exhausted

Thanks. I went to UofL as well but a long time ago.

I am considering getting a MSW but I am stuck, because it costs $84,000 for the tuition and to get the degree in 16 months, you have to not work and do the degree full time and with all this ---------> I am hearing people say they are getting burned out in the role. How to make the leap and spend the money, when so many people get burned out? sounds risky...Thank you for explaining the program manager option.

Thank you for posting this video. It is definitely very helpful. I do have a a few questions for you and the other social workers that might be on the video thread. While pursuing your program, was there an option to do Macro Social Work i.e. policy? And would that track provide opportunities to use your project management skills? And lastly, do you think the macro social work track could prepare one to be an administrator? Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

Watching this as a burned out Youth Corrections officer in BC.