Should I become a Social Worker or Teacher?
I am trying to decide between the two. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Sociology and would have to go to grad school to become a social worker or I could go back to my old university and get a teaching certification (I think I would like to do middle school), here are the pros and cons of each: Social Work- Pros: there are many different specializations you can go into as a social worker, such as mental health, hospital, school, government, private practice, etc. The pay is decent, but not incredibly great for a master's degree. I also enjoy helping people and figuring out how to fix their problems, however, I feel like it might get tiresome after doing it day after day. Cons: can be psychologically demanding, I have anxiety issues and am taking medication for it right now. Hours can become irregular. Master's degree will also be costly. Teaching: Pros: I really love learning about history, and I would like to teach that. I also plan to specialize in science. Hours are good (although there is a lot of take home work) and it seems to be a family friendly career (holidays and weekends off). Salary and benefits are pretty good. Cons: I tend to be an introverted person, at least around peers, and do not find "small talk" particularly interesting. I feel like most teachers have an extroverted personality, will I fit in? I am also worried about finding a job after graduation. I have had much trouble finding a job after my first degree and do not want to go through this again. Thanks for reading, from what I've said about my personal pros and cons of each, which sounds better? I will pick a best answer!
Which is easier to become a social worker or a teacher?
I have a bachelor's degree in SW and a second degree in teaching (along with a masters). I have to say, money wise, that teaching does pay more than what I was offered right out of college for social work. You WILL need a masters in social work if you want to do anything more than work really high-stress, low-benefits job. Benefits wise, I was better off as a teacher. I did get my masters (for one reason) to get a raise, but I didn't need it to teach. I honestly think it's easier to get a masters while you are teaching because your schedule is pretty set and the classes are typically in the late afternoons. It took longer to get my education degree because of the student teaching; my practicum for my social work degree was built into my four year degree(which is why I decided on teaching--I worked rape crisis and it just became too much for me to handle--emotionally--every day.) Honestly, I think I have more of an effect on kids by being a teacher. I found (in my limited experience with social work) that I was just trying to help people pick up the pieces. Teaching--for me--was about helping kids build. Either way, you'll be doing both jobs with either degree. You'll be teaching with your social work degree by showing people how to make their situations better, and you'll definitely be working with kids who you will have to give advice to (or actually advocate for) on a regular basis. Good luck in whatever you decide. You definitely won't have to worry about either of the jobs not being "active" enough for you--both will keep you on your toes!
Should I become an RN or a Social Worker?
Personally speaking a nurse is a very powerful professional....they can kill you or cause serious health decline. Nursing is not to be taken "lightly" or thought of as "easy money". Most people in healthcare I have met, do healthcare because they care about helping patients, not for "money". And those who do go into healthcare for the wrong reasons end up making big mistakes that cause harm to patients and ruins their career. It is sad to see any healthcare professional who may get out of school.....only to use poor nursing judgment and have their license revoked or disciplined. All I can say is there are a lot of educated fools running around in all fields! Since you are in still in high school, it would be very helpful to become a volunteer at a hospital and nursing home so you can get opportunities to meet both nurses and social workers. And you would have the opportunity to observe the health care setting. Everyone is different.....nursing is not for everyone.....being a doctor is not for everyone........being a social worker is not for everyone....being an accountant is not for everyone. Finding out who we are is very important in finding a satisfactory career. And really in today's economy.......there is no such thing as "job security anymore". I know nurses in hospitals who get their hours cut when the census is low, for example, and they work more than one job to make up for that. But again, those born to do nursing LOVE nursing. Those who go through nursing school thinking it is easy money....end up crying when they get a real nursing job! Nursing is not easy! And neither is social work. Good luck with finding your niche! I guess to simply answer your question..............nursing is not better than social work. And social work is not better than nursing. They play two different roles!
Which sign would most likely become a nurse, teacher, social worker?
Nurse Virgo they like to take care of people and feel they are helping teacher Sagittarius because they will talk about stuff they learn all the time social worker cancer & aqua they care alot about saving people
Social Worker VS. Elementary School Teacher.?
I am getting my bachelors degree in psychology. I am looking for advice on what these professions are like, what kind of salary/benefits you may receive with each. What are job prospects like with these jobs? Thank you!! :))
How can I become a teacher if I have a B.A. in sociology and master's in social work, without more schooling?
ask your state...if you have a masters, they don't always want the masters in teaching...(even if they do, they will hire you and let you take classes at night..)
How should I prepare myself to become a social worker? I'm currently in college and I have few years to go until I become an official social worker. What are some things I can do now to gain experience?
If you are planning to pursue a clinical track in social work, in particular, or any other sub-discipline as well, I would say one thing to practice is communication skills… most particularly, active listening. I know of no course in SW, graduate or otherwise, that focuses specifically on listening skills, yet this may be one of the most important of all. This includes three (off the top of my head) aspects; 1) being able to listen and attend to the whole person, verbal, non-verbal, and body language; 2) being aware of your own reactions to what another person is communicating. A wise teacher told my class that the main instrument the social worker uses in conducting herself as a social worker, is herself. So, the better you know and keep yourself mentally and physically, the better you will be for those you serve (clinical, or otherwise), including listening; and, 3) listening at a “meta-communications” level, that is, how a person is communicating and what they intend (consciously, or unconsciously) for your to “get” about what they are communicating. There are many examples of this, but one that comes to mind is the so-called “door-knob” phenomenon. That is, when a client is finished and leaving a session, in a clinical setting, often what they say as they are about to leave is what may be most important on their mind.Finally, a SW is cautious and knows that her interpretations of any communications are not always accurate. A person sitting with arms across his belly does not necessarily mean that he is withholding… it may simply mean that there are no armrests on the chair.
Social Worker vs. High School Teacher as a career?
Social worker, as in.. Something along the lines of helping with children, or domestic violence, or counseling. Teaching, as in.. English, or history, and possibly coaching a high school sport. Pros/cons of both? What is a better career? Any opinions welcome, thank you.
Can a person with social anxiety become a good teacher?
I was not in your position and I am still in the process of becoming a teacher myself. I can say that I have had minor social anxiety myself. For me, I just had to put myself out there, behave extrovertedly even though it is against my nature, and just do that over and over again. So, in opportunities where you could talk with others, do so. Take speaking opportunities in class and make them as spectacular as you can. You will gain confidence. I know I have as a student pursuing teacher certification as well as pastoral ministry because I have been put in so many situations where I speak to a large group, perform music for them, or am put in a situation where I have to befriend people. I have also been in a group project too many times to count. Long story short: put yourself in situations where you can be extroverted and overcome your introverted, anxious nature. :) It will get better in time. BTW, I think you'll make a fantastic teacher if that is what your heart is set on. Fight the good fight. God bless.