Should i become a social worker?

[Monique]

I am a social worker............not burned out, not stressed out nor under paid. Stressors come with any job we have, regardless of the career, job or degree. I think it is important for people to understand the level of stress they can handle and function as a productive employee. This will help them determine the right work environment.

There is a saying that the grass may be greener on the other side, but it still has to be mowed! Interestingly enough, I have met business professionals at conferences who found the business world was too stressful for them, they made some high salaries......but it wasn't for them. And they went back to school to become social workers. One in particular had been an attorney.... SO, at the end of the day "stress" is what each of us can handle......it is different for each person.

I found career tests/quizzes were really helpful in me determining what jobs may be a good fit for my personality. Personality fit is definitely important. Career Builder has some free ones that are pretty accurate. http://www.careerpath.com/ You don't have to provide any personal contact information, like email to complete these.