kellaurm

Thanks so much espresso shot. I appreciate all of your insights. I can see how you'd be right about an MSW and lack of work experience. I agree that 35,000 is probably not enough for what a social work does, but I'm mainly looking for work that I will look forward to, that will challenge me and that I will find rewarding. There is always a chance for an increase in salary, but I'm the type that needs to enjoy doing whatever it is I do, or I am miserable. I have done nannying for quite a few years and although it is great experience with kids, I look forward to transitioning into my new line of work after schooling! What type of work do you do with your BSW? Do you find that it is like you thought it would be?

Hi everyone, I would greatly appreciate any input on the topic of jobs after graduating with BSW or an MSW in Canada. I am currently completing my BA in psych at York U in Toronto and next year I will be applying to a one year BSW and a 2 year MSW program. If I don't get into the MSW off the bat hopefully I'll complete the one year BSW and then I can apply to a lot more one year MSW programs. What do you think my job prospects will be with just the BSW? Will there be a lot of prospects (with volunteer and placement experience as well) or will it be hard to land entry level positions? I'm looking for recent BSW grads in Ontario (especially the Toronto area) and their feedback on finding jobs after graduating and what position they now hold. I feel that it might be difficult to land a position with an MSW if I go on to complete an MSW right away with no real work experience. What about MSW graduates? Did you find it hard to find work? I was thinking the best route might be the one year BSW and work right away, while completing and MSW part-time, so I am gaining experience and in a couple of years I'll be able to find a better position with better pay. I'm afraid that I'll do all of this schooling and I won't be able to find a job at all! 35,000 a year is a fine starting wage for me, so pay doesn't really matter. I just want enough to live comfortable and to attempt to pay off student loans quickly. I believe it's more like 40,000 and up with some experience anyhow. If I can't find a job in social work after a certain amount of time my backup is to go into recreation therapy with geriatrics (so activation co-ordinator), and the jobs there seem abundant and they start at a decent wage. With my BA in psych, I could complete that diploma in a years time. I could also do a one 6 month diploma in ABA therapy and work with autistic kids and then apply for my masters in behavioural therapy that I can do part-time. Anyone who applied to the one year BSW at Lakehead (orillia) campus, I welcome your input too!