I will be doing a career change to social work but I am concerned that it might not be a lucrative career.?

Question

I have a heart to help persons who are ignorant of certain issues about life and those who are desolate but I want to be able to also feed my family.

Answer 1

Social workers get paid jack. Find a lucrative position and spend your free time volunteering for interests you support.

Answer 2

You don't indicate what your current career is and how much you are making.  

In general a BSW makes 20-40K and MSW makes 40-60K

5 years out BSW's makes 30-50K and MSW makes 50-80K

A degree in social work in general pays better than any other comparable degree at that level (e.g. an MSW pays better than an MA in psych).

DA

Answer 3

I am in the post of changing jobs, and im off to do social work, the money's there in some cases if you have the correct training....\Good luck

Answer 4

It's a hard career..overload with cases and not paid highly.  In order to get the best jobs you need a MSW.  

http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=...

I have many friends who are social workers...yes, rewarding, but financially not.   (psychologist)