Being a social worker, and job hunting

Social work gets a bad reputation no doubt. We are called "baby snatchers" and many other mean names I dare not mention on this blog. People who aren't in the profession don't understand that social work is centered around love and connecting people to one another through resources. The picture above represents the true meaning of social work, its' about love and connection and putting smiles on everyone from babies to senior citizens. Most times we don't get recognized and that's ok, we knew it was going to happen. But if you know a social worker tell them thank you for all the work they do. It's likely that they are overworked, underpaid, and stressed to the max due to their workload, yet they continue to do the job because it's what they love.

I'm beginning the job hunt and application process and I am lucky to have picked an area of the social work profession that is growing. There are many job opportunities out there in states and cities that I love and could imagine living in. But becoming an adult I've realized that taking a job has strings attached. You have to pack, move, find a place to live, learn your way around a new city, become involved in the community, establish yourself as a resident at the post-office and a whole host of other places including websites, the bank, and the DMV. At the same time the time to relocate is now. When I don't have a husband, or kids to think about. I'd love to stay in NC for a few years but I can't limit myself and in some sense i'm ready to move on. I thought NC was the place I could see myself living but it's almost like it was just meant to be this chapter in my life. The bridge to grad school and then grad school itself. Once i graduate that chapter will be closed and NC won't have the same appeal or opportunities that I have been blessed with for the past two years. So I've broadened my horizons. I'm looking for jobs in any state (well besides Alaska, and Hawaii). This is my one chance to live life. If it means moving to Texas I'm for it. If it means moving back to Michigan I'll be ok with that too (it's of course not my first choice) because it means it's God's will for my life and I want t follow his will.

I am hoping that those who read this will begin to think of social work in a new light, and if you feel so inclined lifting me up in prayer as I begin the job hunt. It's rough in this economy but I know God will provide and I'd love it if you would join me in praying that he provides and shows me the next step in on my journey through life.