Life Off the Assignment

Ding! A new assignment match available! During my time of unemployment, I’ve received this notification  every single day.  The truth? Travel social work is far from dead .  There are countless agencies helping social workers start or continue their travel careers — and plenty of assignments still available across the country. I didn’t plan to step away from travel social work so suddenly (to be fair, I’m still open to accepting local contracts until I secure a permanent role

“Social workers don’t make money.” It’s something many of us hear before we even enter the profession—or early in our careers. In my opinion, social work is one of those fields that’s deeply needed yet often undervalued. In today’s economy, more people are losing their jobs, relying on government assistance, and depending on social workers to step in and save the day. But let’s be honest— social worker does not equal miracle worker. Many employers fail to recognize this reali

The purpose of this blog is usually  not  to write about work—but here I am, writing about work. For the past four years, I have been a travel social worker. Travel social work has its highs and lows, but the highs make it all worth it. During my time as a travel social worker, I’ve worked in Alaska, moved to California, paid off debt, started investing, and taken some of the most amazing vacations. However, since getting married, I’ve found that I thoroughly enjoy being home