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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 20 MIN

How Others' Expectations Quietly Shape Your Career Decisions

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/-----What if the biggest obstacle to building a fulfilling career isn't a lack of opportunities, but the expectations you've been carrying for years?I call this the expectation trap.It's what happens when your career decisions become more influenced by what professors, colleagues, family members, or society expect of you than by what you actually want for your life.In this episode, we explore:• How other people's expectations quietly shape your career decisions• Why so many social workers struggle to trust their own instincts• The hidden cost of pursuing a career that was never truly yours• How breaking promises to yourself erodes self trust• Why everyone's definition of career success is different• Questions to ask before making your next career moveIf you've ever found yourself wondering, "Is this what I really want, or is this what I think I'm supposed to want?" this episode is for you.FREE Macro Social Work Career E-CourseLearn what macro social work actually looks like in the job market today, including employer types, job titles, salaries, and whether licensure is required.Click here to grab the free e-course: https://macroandpaid.com/Happy macro career planning, Marthea Pitts, MSW#MacroSocialWork #SocialWorkCareers #CareerDevelopment #CareerAdvice #MSW #SocialWorker #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerSatisfaction #Leadership #CareerPlanning

Ready to learn more about macro social work careers? Grab my free e-course at: https://macroandpaid.com/-----What if the biggest obstacle to building a fulfilling career isn't a lack of opportunities, but the expectations you've been carrying for years?I call this the expectation trap.It's what happens when your career decisions become more influenced by what professors, colleagues, family members, or society expect of you than by what you actually want for your life.In this episode, we explore:• How other people's expectations quietly shape your career decisions• Why so many social workers struggle to trust their own instincts• The hidden cost of pursuing a career that was never truly yours• How breaking promises to yourself erodes self trust• Why everyone's definition of career success is different• Questions to ask before making your next career moveIf you've ever found yourself wondering, "Is this what I really want, or is this what I think I'm supposed to want?" this episode is for you.FREE Macro Social Work Career E-CourseLearn what macro social work actually looks like in the job market today, including employer types, job titles, salaries, and whether licensure is required.Click here to grab the free e-course: https://macroandpaid.com/Happy macro career planning, Marthea Pitts, MSW#MacroSocialWork #SocialWorkCareers #CareerDevelopment #CareerAdvice #MSW #SocialWorker #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerSatisfaction #Leadership #CareerPlanning

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