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My dream job is a nightmare

I’m working my dream job. Truly. Ever since I was a teenager I wanted to be a social worker, specifically working in foster care. Now I’m finally doing it and I’m miserable. I love my job and I could do it forever. I mean, the pay is breadcrumbs but I’m making it work for now. However, my boss and coworkers are about to ruin it for me. To make a very long story short, essentially any time I come to my supervisor with an issue, instead of being given support or a helpful solution, the situation is somehow twisted into being my fault and usually no action is taken by her. It doesn’t help that my coworkers have this sort of clique-y “mean girls” type vibe. Also, everyone acts like I’m the devil for creating boundaries that allow me to have a work life balance. I may have an opportunity…


I’m working my dream job. Truly. Ever since I was a teenager I wanted to be a social worker, specifically working in foster care. Now I’m finally doing it and I’m miserable. I love my job and I could do it forever. I mean, the pay is breadcrumbs but I’m making it work for now. However, my boss and coworkers are about to ruin it for me. To make a very long story short, essentially any time I come to my supervisor with an issue, instead of being given support or a helpful solution, the situation is somehow twisted into being my fault and usually no action is taken by her. It doesn’t help that my coworkers have this sort of clique-y “mean girls” type vibe. Also, everyone acts like I’m the devil for creating boundaries that allow me to have a work life balance. I may have an opportunity to take another position. I’d be leaving my dream job, but would I be happier?

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