sneakaprince
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How does one get into doing international work?
Hustle
I went to Case Western for grad school (my technical Masters is Applied Social Science Admin) and got a certificate in Global Health.
Used my network to get my job corps job and used family connects to get some experience in Nigeria.
I'm actually doing a pretty standard Nigerian Program (National Youth Service) this year but it will look banging on my Resume by the time I finish this HR program. If I don't get into HR or dislike the field I will probably always keep some social work/ sociology position in the background. I wouldn't mind one day taking a position with the UN if they'd have me.
Real talk I laugh at a lot of people who think there is no money in social work, I won't front like I haven't seen or heard the horror stories but thus far I have been blessed to make a decent amount and gain great experience. My mom is actually a social worker in WI and pulls in well over 100K a year (but she hustles and started her own business). Trust me man if you're passionate about it, you can accomplish anything.
OP if u really into the school social work or counselor thing, chase it. Its a great position and I thoroughly enjoyed almost every day of it. The only reason I'm giving up my position is because I have pretty big aspirations and I'm not in a city that I see myself living in long term.