Originally Posted by sweet
Teachers can begin work after a 4 year degree, whereas a social worker typically requires a MS.
In CA and other states you need five years of college, I have a 125 credits over a Masters.
I love my job. It is frustrating, I'm overworked at times and the paperwork has gotten overwhelming. I work with emtionally disturbed students ( I use to work with incarcerated children) and it is very gratifying when you are able to make a difference.
MistyMarie is correct, I often leave for work at 6ish and don't get home until 5 or later. It makes for a long day. I'm lucky, my children are grown. Some of the drawbacks really wear you down.