Why I Want To Be A Social Worker

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I always wanted to be a Social Worker because I wanted to impact on the lives of others. Throughout my life I have been the kind of person that people want to talk to when they have problems. I do not know why. Maybe it's because I listen when people want to talk to me. My mother tells me that I have a loving spirit and that it attracts people to me. I'm not sure about that, but I know I have a passion for wanting to help people in my community.
If you would like to be a social worker, you need to go to 4 years of college. After you received your degree. You may want to go to your master because you will have more opportunity to work. Many classes you will need to take are for example English, math, social studies, psychology, and sociology. If you are a social worker, you will usually work in behind a desk. Typically, social workers work in offices and schools, but there are some who rent their own building and work planned. He will also work with all kinds of people and things. …show more content…

You will work with different ages and problems all the time. You must be a problem solver. There is also a lot of paperwork involved so you should have decent writing skills. One good thing about being a social worker is the house. You will most likely work an 8-5, but sometimes you may have to work overtime depending on the situation of your client. Some social workers who work in a school environment will work the normal hours of the school day. "It all depends on where you live and where you work. The average salary is 53.00 a year. The highest salary is about 64.00 a year. '' Depending on your work ethic you may be able to get a

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