Danielle Said:

I'm interested in a career in Human Services, but I have concerns. Your advice/opinion please?

We Answered:

What you must first consider before going into any field of therapy is how ready you are to handle some of the bumps in the road that accompany such a profession. Helping someone overcome an addiction and lead a productive life can be one of the most rewarding things you will ever do.

A good education will give you some of the head knowledge but I strongly suggest going into a clinic and asking for a volunteer opportunity to sort of see the day to day process.

Before embarking on such a profession, I also strongly advise seeking counseling for yourself to help resolve and put away the things in your own past.

My friend's mom is a social worker/counselor and she says its a tough job but also one of the most rewarding and selfless things you can do. I wish you luck and know anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

Alfredo Said:

Help deciding What to major in?

We Answered:

I have my degree in Sociology but I never got a chance to use it in the job market. My husband and I were blessed with a son and I wanted to stay home. There are a variety of jobs available, but many don't pay buckets of cash in the beginning. If you want to help people and don't care about the money as much, sociology will be a very good way to go.

I found this web site with job opportunities from the American Sociological Association.

http://www.asanet.org/cs/root/leftnav/ca…

I copy pasted this from that site

# social services--in rehabilitation, case management, group work with youth or the elderly, recreation, or administration
# community work--in fund-raising for social service organizations, nonprofits, child-care or community development agencies, or environmental groups
# corrections--in probation, parole, or other criminal justice work
# business--in advertising, marketing and consumer research, insurance, real estate, personnel work, training, or sales
# college settings--in admissions, alumni relations, or placement offices
# health services--in family planning, substance abuse, rehabilitation counseling, health planning, hospital admissions, and insurance companies
# publishing, journalism, and public relations--in writing, research, and editing
# government services--in federal, state, and local government jobs in such areas as transportation, housing, agriculture, and labor
# teaching--in elementary and secondary schools, in conjunction with appropriate teacher certification.

hope it helps