5. Can Social Workers Be in It for the Income and the Outcome?

We're excited to welcome Nicki Sanders, MSW, a career coach and leadership development expert. We dive into the indoctrination that keeps social workers stuck in low-paying roles, unpack the toxic messaging that keeps social workers struggling financially, and explore how we can shift the profession toward financial empowerment and sustainability.

✨Takeaways from this episode:
-Why the belief that “social workers aren’t in it for the money” is outdated and harmful
-How to leverage your social work skills for higher-income opportunities
-Permission to walk away from a job that is no longer serving you
-Why self-advocacy, not just self-care, is key to thriving
-Why financial stability is essential for being an effective social worker
-The truth about social work’s “vow of poverty” myth—and how to unlearn it


💡Resources to check out:
-Check out the affiliated blog post for the full list of resources mentioned in this episode and the unedited transcript: https://socialworktowealth.com/5-in-i...
-Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money: https://socialworktowealth.myflodesk....

✨ Social links:
-Blog: https://www.socialworktowealth.com/
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/

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