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Florida Gulf Coast University What Social Work Means to Me Discussion

 

Peoples lives are shaped by the choices they make. Because choosing social work as a career has some unique implications for self and family, those attracted to this profession must consider (and often reconsider) if social work should be their life’s work. An individual considering a social work career must be satisfied and comfortable with his or her answers to the following questions:

Please provide a discussion post of at least 500 words based on the following points:

  • Is being a social worker a meaningful and worthwhile way for me to live my life?
  • Will the practice of social work be an appropriate use of my special gifts, abilities, and skills?
  • Do my personal beliefs, ethical standards, and goals in life fit with those of the social work profession?
  • What impact will my career in social work have on my family?
  • What impact will this care have on my physical and mental health and the overall quality of my life?