EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 24 MIN
Everything happens in your career (job search) for a reason.
from Macro Social Work Your Way™ with Marthea Pitts, MSW · host Marthea Pitts, MSW
Ready to learn more about macro social work careers? Grab my free e-course at: https://macroandpaid.com/-----Have you ever applied for a job, gotten rejected, and immediately started questioning yourself?I used to do the exact same thing. For years, I internalized every job rejection, every missed opportunity, and every closed door as a reflection of my worth. I viewed it as proof that I wasn't good enough, smart enough, or qualified enough.But over time, I adopted a belief that completely changed my outlook on my career: Everything in your career happens for a reason. In this episode, I share the personal experiences that taught me this lesson, including the one job I desperately wanted for years that ultimately became the worst job of my life.We'll also talk about:• Why career rejection is not a character flaw• How to stop internalizing closed doors• Why some opportunities are actually protecting you• How faith has shaped my career journey• Why the jobs you don't get can be just as important as the jobs you do get• How to trust the process even when it doesn't make senseIf you're currently navigating a career transition, feeling discouraged by job rejections, or questioning your next step, this conversation is for you.Learn more about macro social work careers by grabbing my free e-course at: https://macroandpaid.com/Happy macro career planning,Marthea Pitts, MSW#MacroSocialWork #CareerDevelopment #CareerTransition #SocialWorkCareers #MacroSocialWorker #MSWDegree #CareerAdvice #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #ProfessionalDevelopment
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Ready to learn more about macro social work careers? Grab my free e-course at: https://macroandpaid.com/-----Have you ever applied for a job, gotten rejected, and immediately started questioning yourself?I used to do the exact same thing. For years, I internalized every job rejection, every missed opportunity, and every closed door as a reflection of my worth. I viewed it as proof that I wasn't good enough, smart enough, or qualified enough.But over time, I adopted a belief that completely changed my outlook on my career: Everything in your career happens for a reason. In this episode, I share the personal experiences that taught me this lesson, including the one job I desperately wanted for years that ultimately became the worst job of my life.We'll also talk about:• Why career rejection is not a character flaw• How to stop internalizing closed doors• Why some opportunities are actually protecting you• How faith has shaped my career journey• Why the jobs you don't get can be just as important as the jobs you do get• How to trust the process even when it doesn't make senseIf you're currently navigating a career transition, feeling discouraged by job rejections, or questioning your next step, this conversation is for you.Learn more about macro social work careers by grabbing my free e-course at: https://macroandpaid.com/Happy macro career planning,Marthea Pitts, MSW#MacroSocialWork #CareerDevelopment #CareerTransition #SocialWorkCareers #MacroSocialWorker #MSWDegree #CareerAdvice #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #ProfessionalDevelopment
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