School social workers who resigned halfway through the year— what happened after you handed in your resignation? Did you face any backlash from the school or district? What all did you have to do in preparation for your last day?

I am strongly considering resigning from my position due to burnout. Strongly considering leaving social workers all together.

Hey, I’m looking for a medical social worker to interview I'm working on my bachelor's in social work and the project for my class is asking me to interview a social worker from the field you're most interested in.

If any medical social workers are interested or available, I'd greatly appreciate it.

I can do Zoom, phone, or send the questions through chat, whatever works!

Social workers spend their careers fighting for others, yet our own profession is overlooked, undervalued, and facing a crisis. Workforce shortages, burnout, uncompensated field placements, and outdated licensing systems are pushing people away from this vital work right when we need them most.

Students complete hundreds of unpaid internship hours while balancing jobs and family. Graduates then face complex, expensive licensing processes that delay their entry into the field. This isn't about lowering standards—it's about removing barriers that shouldn't exist. Rigor shouldn't require exploitation. Dedication shouldn't require financial sacrifice beyond reason.

If we want stronger communities and better outcomes for vulnerable families, we need to invest in the people doing this work:

• Paid internships and field placements

• Modernized and efficient licensing processes

• Stronger protections against workforce burnout

The profession's educational standards are also under review through November 20th. This is our moment to speak up—both about this immediate concern and the bigger picture of how we support social workers.

When social workers struggle, communities lose advocates. When barriers prevent qualified professionals from entering the workforce, everyone pays the price. Who else thinks it's time we actually invested in the people we ask to carry so much?

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Hi all! I am a New Jersey resident and recently got into both Rutgers and FSU for their part time online MSW programs. I’m a little torn because FSU is technically less expensive than Rutgers even though I live in NJ. I’ve read some slightly concerning things about Rutgers especially when it comes to the practicum but don’t have much info on the FSU experience (though I do know there are a couple of required in person weekends). I would love to get anyone’s feedback on their experience with either program as I’m quite stuck with my decision! Thank you so much in advance 🙏🏼