Nov 2nd, 2009
We’re Number One!
Not in the best way. This is a bit about myself, but it’s also about people who I’m very close to, doing work most people want no part of.
I’m talking about social workers, of which I have been for many years. My first job in social services was over 20 years ago, and I’ve had jobs only in this sector since that time. It’s been a given that it’s not a high paying field, and the jobs in it are usually difficult, stressful, and often not very stable or secure.
But CNNMoney.com verified it all for me this week when they published a list of stressful jobs that pay badly, and the first on their list was social worker. Now, there’s nothing on the list that says it’s in any kind of ranked order, but just being on that list says something.
I may berate it, but I love my profession. I don’t love the pay, but I love the work and the people. I hope things get better financially for the people who do it–and soon.
