Ladies. I am a social worker, would you be negative towards my lack of income?
450614
Only women AFTER the money would be..... I think it's great that you do that and good for you!! BRAVO!  :)  Women in general want to feel 'provided for' even if they work too.. so in a sense I understand why you ask.  At the end of the day though, most women will be won with their hearts, not by your wallet!  Don't worry, it will be fine :)
600954
Oh boy Jim.. I feel for you... I hope some one here can give you some assistance.\n\nWhy doesn't she look for any sort of job?  Like at a supermarket being a cashier so some sort of part time job to help out.... and perhaps you can get a part time second job.\n\nHow about selling some things from your apartment/home to gain some income.  Can relatives help?
130641
If you do not have a high paying relative, probably nowhere.\nIgnore the snarky dude who mentions stripping, prostitution or anything in the drug or sex industry.  You do not want to mess up your life.\nFor what it is worth, J.R. Rawlings who wrote the Harry Potter books once had very low paying jobs.  She is now in a position to "not have to work."
870583
It isn't that simple, I got SSD and didn't expect it.  Income had decreased and no longer able to work at the lower level.  They explained to me that if you are not able to work at the level you are trained SSI doesn't expect you to work at lower level.  Now if you choose to get a low paying job, it will not affect your benefits, if on SSI but SSD you are limited to 500 dollars and that mayhave changed.
944108
Can I get an extra hundred a week to?  I'm a teacher and my wife is a social worker we have a house and a car and two small children.  I have had several ankle surgeries and the medical bills are piling up...I would like a life too.  If I help you will you give me half?\n\nStop whining...do what you can and enjoy what you have.  If you can't do that then an extra hundred a week (are you for real?) is not going to make you any happier.
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No you dont, but me being the honest hard-working mother, I would let you know.\n\nNo if you have some of these mothers who dont have jobs and wont get job and obviously living off your money then they should have to show where this money is being spent.
599914
*hug* i think you need a hug. i think it's great you have a college degree and i sure wouldn't be giving you a hard time for having a part-time job. the fact that you choose to work instead of sit on your butt all day is good enough for me! :) hang in there...this world is full of sin...hence the mean people. just know who you are and smile! :) feel free to IM or email me anytime.
1123333
i'm a student... well tht's not a job is it?? u don't get paid for being a student!\nwell if u insist... \ni like it... 'coz u r so free and u can have the time of ur life.. friends, hanging around .. etc\n\ni hate it 'coz i am financially dependent
110631
I'd like to help but, i have no information and what kind of career choice your thinking of.More information please.I mean what's your calling? Have you ever thought about being a missonnary in a different country ?Salavation army or a shelter maybe, like part time?I've been thinking on your question and this one is really tough.To actually still make a well enough wage to feed your family and to want to try enough to actually find how you can help others.I think your a good person that i love to have as a next door neighbor.I think on your problem is over my head.I'm sorry and i wish you and your family all the best life can give.
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I believe firstly you must figure out what exactly you want.  Do you solely want to make a lot of money?  Do you sincerly want to help people?  Sit down and think about it for a while before you decide to go back.  If you want to make money, I would not recommend Social Work for the simple fact the salary cap in that field with a LSW is only about $60k - $70K...that is not enough money.  Ultimately, I think you should do what makes you happy.
727057
Don't blame you at all for being irked! I work in child support so have come across many who are on welfare or some other type of state assistance. It's a very mixed bag which is one of the problems with the system. Some people use it the way it's meant to be...temporarily...and others take it very much for granted. So there are definitely some problems with it. My opinion, it needs to be better controlled and if people aren't willing to use it the right way they should not be entitled to it.
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I would think, "is that your baby daddy in dat photo an why aint he given you some his money?"\n\nThan I would think well I came from a very well to do family, well my grandparents were very wealthy, however, because my Mom had a baby out of wedlock and he happened to be by a black man she was forced to use the welfare system, so I would say use it for what it is and get back on your feet and do well by yourself, welfare is there to help you when in need so no judgments there just getting the help you need.
541319
poor and happy. no question. you can work for money or hope to come across some, but being miserable SUCKS and i dont care how much money you have, things you buy, whatever-- you will never be truely happy.
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It is an ethical decision and in social work it blurs the relationship between you and your position with those you work with or for. I dont see how it would be any different if you felt that way about it as a cashier. So no, i think its fine and very nice how you presented your return
913619
No.  Most of the homeless people where I live have a serious drug or alcohol problem.  I refuse to give someone money or help them get a job after I've seen them shoot up on the stairs of my building.  Many of them have tried to bully me out of money while I was AT WORK by claiming I was obviously rich since I had a job ($5/hr).  But I have no problem placing my leftover takeout meals on the sidewalk where they can find them (takes about 30 seconds since I'm in NYC) along with old clothing/shoes/blankets that I come across.  I've had people come up to me at my job 5 or 6 times in one day begging for money because I once gave them a quarter 2 years ago.  I will not establish a relationship with a dependent person in my own neighborhood.  They will never be satisfied and they will always ask for more.
1405
You should consider low income housing and a social worker
346883
As long as your income can stay with you, it should be good.  Sounds like you work your a** off with 5 jobs.  In the end, the whole story sounds like bulls**t.