Life Off the Assignment

Initial assessments. Lack of resources. Angry patients. Upset families. Meetings. Deadlines. Housing crisis . Stress, stress, stress! The last thing I want to do after a long day of work is read something that keeps me on edge or spikes my anxiety. That’s why I turn to romance novels. Every year, I make it a goal to “become a reader.” I go all in—buying physical books, subscribing to Kindle Unlimited, and following the latest BookTubers—before it all fizzles out. But this tim

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