If you’re considering social work—or already in the field—this is a conversation you need to hear.

In this episode of Social Work HQ, I sit down with a social worker who shares the real, unfiltered reality of working in mental health and family-based services.

We talk about:

• Why burnout happens so quickly in social work
• What the day-to-day actually looks like (and what school doesn’t prepare you for)
• The challenges of working with high-needs families and complex systems
• How insurance, documentation, and productivity expectations impact the job
• The emotional toll—and the rewarding moments that make it worth it

This is an honest look at the field—the good, the hard, and everything in between.

If you’re trying to figure out what social work is really like, or what path might be right for you, this episode will give you real insight you won’t get in a classroom.

#socialwork #socialworker #msw #lcsw #careeradvic