Social-Work-or-Work
Word count: 570
Choice count: 15
Section count: 8
Image count: 8
Error count: 7
Field Related Analysis
Education : 36 matches
(cegep, choice, classes, failing, high school, homework, learned, management, school, social, training)Social Work : 15 matches
(community, confused, help, opportunities, social)Archaeology : 15 matches
(close, community, lead, study, tell)Target Structure: (15 matches)
drawback (1 match)
hr (4 matches)
internship (1 match)
internships (1 match)
learned the ropes (1 match)
on-the-job-training (1 match)
overtime (1 match)
purpose (1 match)
sexual harassment (1 match)
straight a's (1 match)
though (2 matches)
time management (1 match)
vacant position (1 match)
wage (2 matches)
worthwhile (1 match)
Social-Work-or-Work
Cegep or work.
It was the end of high school, I was confused what to do next. I didn't know what program I wanted to apply in. After, all these years in high school I wanted a break. So, I had to decide between going to cegep or work.
Choice 1 : Go to Cegep.
Choice 2 : Apply for jobs.
Go To Cegep.
I decided to apply to cegep. I wasn't sure what to choose ,so I chose Tremplin DEC. I had a hard time doing my homework and stay focused. I wanted straight A's, but I ended up failing some classes because of my poor time management. Should I quit and find a job or stay in cegep?
Choice 1 : Apply for jobs.
Choice 2 : Stay in cegep
Apply For Jobs.
I applied for jobs in my little hometown, I was engaged in a grocery store as a cashier. My on-the-job-training gave me confidence I didn't have at school. I learned the ropes pretty quickly. After a short time, I was already on the employee board for the fasted cashier. I felt proud. There was a problem though, my schedule wasn't stable. I needed more shifts. I could move to my mom's in Brossard or stay with my dad in Magog.
Choice 1 : Stay with my mom's.
Choice 2 : Stay with my dad
Move To My Mom's.
I decided to go live with my mom's, because there was a lot of jobs opportunities there. I missed my friends in Magog, but I was happy for a new start. I found two vacant position. Should I go work at Urban Planet of work at Super C ?
Choice 1 : Urban Planet.
Choice 2 : Super C
Urban Planet.
I chose Urban Planet, I worked there for a long time, and I liked it, but my supervisor was always flirting with me, I wasn't comfortable. Eventually, it became sexual harassment. I could tell the HR or quit and say nothing.
Choice 1 : Tell the HR.
Choice 2 : Quit and say nothing
Tell The HR.
I found the courage to tell the HR. We found out he was doing this to every female worker, and he lost his job. This experience triggered something in me, I wanted to help other women to be brave. I finally found my purpose: to be a social worker. My boss offered me a higher position, which could lead to a better wage but also a lot of unpaid overtime. Should I accept the offer or go to study to be a social worker?
Choice 1 : Accept a higher position as a Manager
Choice 2 : Study to become a Social Worker.
Study To Bcome A Social Worker.
I was almost done with my study and got two internships. All these efforts was worthwhile! Should I choose the internship at a community resource or CIUSSS?
Choice 1 : Community Ressource.
Choice 2 : CIUSSS
Community Ressource.
I really loved working in a community resource, I felt close to people , and it was more personal. I gained a lot of experience. They were some drawback though, the wage of a social worker in community is really low since it's based of contribution, but despite that I chose to stay in this community resource. This led me to a long and joyful career as a social worker!
Choice 1 : Start again!
