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EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 32 MIN

How Social Workers Know When a Job Isn’t the Right Fit | Macro Social Work Career Coach

from Macro Social Work Your Way™ with Marthea Pitts, MSW · host Marthea Pitts, MSW

Grab my free e-course, where I break down job titles, salary ranges, and employers hiring macro social workers right now. Here is the link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macroandpaid.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠---If you’re a social worker in case management or another frontline role, you might not hate your job—but you’ve felt moments where something just doesn’t add up. Maybe the workload keeps climbing, maybe communication is thin, or maybe you’re telling yourself the “experience” is worth it even though you feel off balance.In this episode, I share a personal story about the job I fought hard to get, ignored every quiet signal along the way, and how it ended up costing me more than it gave. I’ll show you how to recognize the subtle signs of job misfit, what “experience” is worth—and what it isn’t—and how to set your own non-negotiables so you can grow your career with confidence.You’ll hear:How to recognize signals that a social work role isn’t aligned with your long-term goalsWhy “valuable experience” isn’t always valuable if the environment is misalignedThe simple questions to ask yourself before you commit to stayingHow to build the career literacy skills to move into macro social work rolesIf you’re ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start building a career that fits, learn how to identify, apply, and interview for macro social work jobs in three months or less inside the Micro to Macro Career Accelerator. Click the link and join the waitlist at macroandpaid.comHappy macro career planning,Marthea Pitts, MSW

Grab my free e-course, where I break down job titles, salary ranges, and employers hiring macro social workers right now. Here is the link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macroandpaid.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠---If you’re a social worker in case management or another frontline role, you might not hate your job—but you’ve felt moments where something just doesn’t add up. Maybe the workload keeps climbing, maybe communication is thin, or maybe you’re telling yourself the “experience” is worth it even though you feel off balance.In this episode, I share a personal story about the job I fought hard to get, ignored every quiet signal along the way, and how it ended up costing me more than it gave. I’ll show you how to recognize the subtle signs of job misfit, what “experience” is worth—and what it isn’t—and how to set your own non-negotiables so you can grow your career with confidence.You’ll hear:How to recognize signals that a social work role isn’t aligned with your long-term goalsWhy “valuable experience” isn’t always valuable if the environment is misalignedThe simple questions to ask yourself before you commit to stayingHow to build the career literacy skills to move into macro social work rolesIf you’re ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start building a career that fits, learn how to identify, apply, and interview for macro social work jobs in three months or less inside the Micro to Macro Career Accelerator. Click the link and join the waitlist at macroandpaid.comHappy macro career planning,Marthea Pitts, MSW

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Grab my free e-course, where I break down job titles, salary ranges, and employers hiring macro social workers right now. Here is the link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macroandpaid.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠---If you’re a social worker in case management or another frontline role,...

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