Dad doesn't like my major!

kartwheelie
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:55:23 +0000

What about a degree in public health? That way you can do any number of things - not just social work. My sister-in-law is a social worker, and she tells us the most incredible stories. It’s NOT a safe job. She had to drive one kid to visitation with the dad, who didn’t have custody. He slugged her then stole the kid from her. It was a month before the mother got the kid back, too.

She says that the only way a social worker can get a decent job and pay off their student loans is to get a Master’s in social work (MSW) and then NOT work as a social worker. :/