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I’m thinking about making the switch from a higher caseload (80+) job that is more reporting/quantity of work to a more intensive smaller caseload (3-6). This would be a 10k/year raise. I was wondering if anyone has any advice going from a larger, less intensive, caseload to a smaller and more intensive caseload?

I’m also enrolled in graduate school at the moment. I was wondering if anyone has experienced changing positions while enrolled before? If so, do you have any advice? What should I consider?

Hello!
I got offered a new position and need some advice on what to do. I’ve been working a job doing lower-level case management for 80+ families. This entails monthly contacts, 2x home visits per year, health screenings for all children, assessments,goals, etc. the workload is a lot and I find myself, and many others, continually not meeting agency requirements. This job is taking a toll on my MH, sleep, and personal relationships. Essentially it is more reports/quantity rather than quality.

My current salary is around 45k/year. I got offered a job for 55k/year that is a smaller caseload (3-6) with weekly home visits and more intensive case work. I really want to do this, but I’m scared because I’m a current MSW student and I don’t know how I will do. I’ve done weekly home visiting with a similar caseload before, but I’m worried about protecting my MH and wellbeing during an already stressful time in my life.

Does anyone have any advice on switching careers during their MSW? The new job offers tuition reimbursement and a guaranteed place for internship, so I think I would be silly not to take it. I just want reassurance I’m doing the right thing.