Social Workers: Myself
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Are You a Social Worker or Do You Know One Personally
Asked by C.M. from Denver
on November 8, 2008
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OK moms, I know I have asked you a lot of things, but this one is for my brother. He is in his third year at CSU and is kinda lost first he wanted to go for water engi...
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- I'm not, but I bet if he called Larimer County, someone there would be more than willing to talk to him about what they do. I worked in a county office, and it's our ...
- I totally disagree with the advice that you need your Master's degree to go anywhere in this field. I received my BSW four years ago and love the work I do. I've fou...
- I am not a socail worker, but I did major in it at CSU also. I am not persuing as a career because it really wasn't a good fit for me personally. But I did want to say...
What Do You Work as ??? Need Career Advice !!!!
Asked by D.C. from Dallas
on October 24, 2010
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Hi,
I want/need to find a better paying job....
I get $ 13 an hour and work my b*** off....I'm so stressed out I want OUT !!!!!!!
I want to go back to college...
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- Have you thought about doing admin for a local mercenary company? (Yeah, yeah yeah, private security is the PC term). I loved being in the field in the military, so...
- I have been a SAHM for 2.5 years and plan to continue that until my son is school age. But, I have a BA in Political Science and Pre-Law. I worked for 6 years in res...
- I have a bachelors degree and I'm planning to go back next year for my masters. every job I find asks for a masters or a minimum 2 years experience which I don't have ...
Some Ways to save Money
Asked by A.L. from Phoenix
on August 28, 2008
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I was recently doing childcare out of my home as well as my full time job as a Social Worker. I was let go from my childcare position. I was expecting to get the chi...
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- I belong to a frugal (and free) site called Mommysavers.com. You may have seen the owner, Kim Danger, on Channel 3 on one of her visits to Phoenix. She's a SAHM th...
- One thing I did to save money was to get rid of my cell phone and switch to a VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) phone by the company Magic Jack (www.magicjack.com). ...
- One small thing that I've been doing to save money on electricity is keeping our appliances unplugged unless we are using them. I also keep all of the entertainment c...
Having a Hard Time Finding a Job
Asked by J.F. from Albany
on June 23, 2007
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I've been under-employed for about a year and am now unemployed. I'm a social worker and have some retail experience. I can't seem to find anything that doesn't requir...
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- You can make some good money in direct sales, Avon,lia/sophia,pampered chef,tastefully simple.....things like that. Avon is great because there are no "shows" and your...
- where do you live. If you are a social worker living near the Albany area i know of an agency that will be looking for people soon. They might be willing to hire you...
- J., i work from home and have 2 small boys I have helped several moms in the area join our group and replace their income stream. Feel free to send me an email and we...
Seeking Advice on How to Make Extra Money While Staying at Home with My Son
Asked by S.F. from Knoxville
on November 3, 2006
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I am wondering if anyone has any advice on how to make extra money for my family while working in the home. I babysit one child, but have been unsuccessful at finding ...
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- I work at home some with Stayin' Home and Lovin' It! Its working out quite well but is not a get rich quick scheme. Its a legitimate opportunity and definitely not a...
- Hello S., I am not sure if you found anything or not. But Iam a District Manager with Arbonne International. Iam able to stay at home with my son. Arbonne is All N...
- If you are interested in a Cosmetics Career please contact me. I would love to share information about Mary Kay. I am a Sales Director and I also have a 3 yr old, 2 ...
Mental Health
Asked by S.T. from Melbourne
on June 9, 2007
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Hi I am a mother of three and I have been battling depression for years. I lost my father a few months ago and it seems to have triggered a bad spell. I was on medica...
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- Call Catholic Charities and Jewish Federation these are the 2 main agencies that I can think of- they can point you in the direction of various clinics, etc not re...
- You didn't say where you live, but my sister doesn't have coverage either, had a really bad period not too long ago and had a lot of friends trying to source help for ...
- It is so good that you are seeking help. I have a few suggestions. Find a local church. All churches offer free counseling and some have groups that deal with depres...
What Degree Would You Need For...
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on July 13, 2007
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What kind of degree/classes/schooling would someone need to become a social worker? And how long would it take to earn that? What about an accountant? I'm curious as t...
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- As Susan said, your best bet would be to talk to a counselor at a community college. However, like just about any job, what degree you need depends on how far you wan...
- Hi S., I'm sending Kudo's your way for furthering your education! I think that's awesome. An education is something that no one can ever take away from you. I w...
- Hi S.. I work at a mental health facility and we have many social workers employed here. I'd recommend going to our website and looking at the quatifications needed ...
Seeking Moms Who Have Adopted Infants
Asked by A.C. from New London
on March 28, 2008
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My husband and I are just begining the adoption process -- our first formal meeting with the social worker doing our home study is next week. I'm just looking to conn...
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- Blessings of love, luck and happiness with the adoption process!!
- We adopted a 6 mo. old healthy and happy boy who is now 2 yrs. young. It's a wonderful experience and I am happy for you. There are so many children in need of familie...
- A., We have two adopted sons from South Korea. Our first son came home to us at 4months and our second at 15months. Please feel free to email me at ____@____.co...
Getting My Child to Stay Positive About School Work
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on January 23, 2009
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My son is in pre-k. He loves going to school very much. About twice a week the pre-k teacher sends them home with worksheets. She stresses, however, that these are ...
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- Hi N., I can feel your fustration. When my son was that age and older, in fact thruout his school career, we had trouble getting him to "focus". I wish I knew th...
- I would not force the worksheets, but try to find something similar instead. My son likes to draw a shape and then cut it out. They make great workbooks for practici...
- N., Good for you fro wanting to help your child and at the same time being concerned with his view on school. That said, I am a little disappointed that a pre-k woul...
Doing the "Right" Thing -- Health Care Question
Asked by ☆.A. from Pittsburgh
on February 15, 2012
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I've posted before about my friend & coworker of 25+ years who was diagnosed last Nov. with leukemia.
She has paid for health care for over 25 years for herself, her ...
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- From the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Article 25. (1) Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself ...
- This happened to my parents in 2000. My father was diagnosed with terminal small cell cancer and his health insurance company (Aetna) dumped him two months later. He ...
- I believe she can probably file for "cobra" health benefits from her job. It is very expensive but she can remain insured for another 18 months. If she is looking at...
