Why do social workers feel guilty charging our worth?

Money is often the thing we’re told not to talk about. Yet for social workers, it’s at the heart of so many challenges in our profession.In this episode, Ashton and I unpack:Why social workers feel guilty about charging for their workThe gendered expectations tied to caring professionsHow undervaluing ourselves hurts both us and the professionThe hidden costs of private practice training, supervision, sick leave, overheadsShifting mindset from “martyrdom” to sustainabilityHow charging fairly allows us to keep showing up for clientsWe talk openly about the guilt, the judgment, and the reality of making a living in social work.If this resonates, start with the Intro Episode of the series and follow through each conversation. Together, they’re about honesty, growth, and reclaiming what it means to thrive in this profession.Resources Listen to the previous episodes in this series:Why we became social workers (and why we stayed)How our social work practice has grownThe careers we built that our younger selves wouldn’t believeThe moments self-doubt almost stopped usThe hardest parts of social work and what we love about itGot something you'd like to hear on the podcast?🎙️ Got a question or something on your mind? Send it through. You can write it or email a voice memo to [email protected], and it might be featured in a future episode of Inside Social Work.Your curiosity could help shape a conversation that resonates with the wider community.Want to be a guest? Submit a speaker request here http://marievakakis.com.au/be-a-podcast-guest/Got an anonymous question? Submit it here:https://forms.gle/wg7Lk61xde9Lge976Mentioned in this episode:5 Days to Career Clarity in Social WorkReflect, plan, and take your next step with confidence. Feeling stuck or unsure about your next move? https://mailchi.mp/marievakakis/days-to-career-clarity-in-social-work 5 Days to Career Clarity in Social WorkReflect, plan, and take your next step with confidence. Feeling stuck or unsure about your next move? https://mailchi.mp/marievakakis/days-to-career-clarity-in-social-work