Do you believe in manifestation? Or in some celestial being watching over us and granting us our prayers? I feel like a lot of people who go into social work believe in a higher power. Is it bad that I don't believe in anything but science? That isn't to say I judge anyone who believes, but I'm worried I'm not spiritually cut out for the job. Thoughts?

likesmart
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Not a social worker but no, I don't. I believe that when we die we die, and therefore living is the most important goal we have. Living a solid and fulfilling life can of course include spirituality, but it isn't a requirement.

Very interesting perspective. Thank you for sharing.

I absolutely believe in a higher power. Life and death lies in the power our tongue. Think of the words and thoughts you manifested to become who you are today. We speak those things into existence. At least that’s my story. I always wanted
To be a therapist and I spoke that into existence with my faith. I wouldn’t say what you believe is “bad”. To each it’s own. I can go on and on on what I manifested (prayed) for not only for me but my family, friends, health etc. Positive thoughts and negative thoughts are manifested this is why mindfulness is powerful.

I do believe in manifestations, self-fulfilling prophecies and how this can affect the way your psyche operates in such a way that you tend to lean more towards that behavior. So there is still some science behind it.

I don't judge anyone who believes it. But I cannot for the life of me bring myself to believe in celestial things devoid of science. It's just a personal thing to me

If you put your faith in science; and the natural world, the laws of nature, well, just consider that the Supernatural is the natural only more so. Supernatural guides the human nature in important ways. Supernatural takes the human nature and makes it uniquely qualified and adapted to its environment.

I really do believe in it. I believe that we should speak things into existence. I dont know what I believe as far as a higher power but I do believe in the overall power of the universe.

I do believe in manifestation. I often advise my clients o write things down that they want and practice affirming them every morning. It really helps with their confidence. I do believe in a higher power also. The way things fall into place cannot be by coincidence.

I don't your beliefs will impact how you perform in your job. You can still be empathetic, compassionate, and supportive.

Just curious OP or anyone who considers themselves an atheist, because you don't believe in a high power, what do you lean on as a source of faith when you're having a hard time?

Related Posts

Been trying to lateral from PwC Deals Adv to IB and it’s been very difficult. Have the experience and technical skills, just not the banking background firms want to see. Anybody in IB willing to connect and share their experience?

like

Do you all see a compelling future in your tax career? I’ll go first, I don’t see a compelling future working for a large PA firm in the long run because you have to work more as you move up. However, I do see a compelling future by using my knowledge and skills to open my own firm/business and work less hours as long as I make enough money which is $75k, or if I do work long hours, it’s because I want to.

like

I used to work at Edelman, and would like to pursue my career in ESG or corporate sustainability communications. Any recommendations (both in-house or agencies) in the UK?

#PR #Communications #help

like

Any recommendations for good recruiting agencies in the Carolinas? Trying to find someone to help me navigate my potential lateral career options based on my experience and interests since I’ve been in litigation almost two years and it’s not for me and I will be relocating there.

like

Hi Fishes, Im currently working as a data engineer for a multi national telecommunication company. I got an offer to work with Capco for a leading UK bank.
Current ctc: 18LPA + expecting a end of year hike of minimum 8%
Offered ctc: 25LPA
I would like to know if the switch would be worth in terms of stability, WLB, growth.

like

Suggestion Plz Plz
Hi All,
I have 3.5 Years of experience, For the first 1.5 years, I worked in SEO, PPC, Social Media and 2 years of experience in Email Marketing - demand generation (not worked on email automation).
Companies looking for knowledge in email automation.
So what I can do here. What skills I can pick for a job and What is the skill which I can learn as per the market trend.
Please help me here, Too much confused

like

Does someone know good instructors to get SCM certification?

like

Those of you that have successfully pivoted: What did you do, what are you doing now, and how are you enjoying your new role?

Any insights you can share based on your experience?

like

Looking to take the CISA exam. I have over 5 years of audit experience. How long do you think it’d take to study? Also, what study material should I use? Any good boot camps you’d recommend?

I’m new to in-house and I begin in January. I wanted to basically better understand M&A and all the inner workings of expanding the scope of a business into new avenues. Does anyone recommend a book or two that may be relevant/helpful? On amazon, I see “The Art of M&A” and “Working With Contracts”. Thank you for any insight.

like

Which is the more lucrative and flexible long term career path when comparing .NET development vs salesforce development.

By flexible I mean in terms of moving between positions, companies and technologies.

I've done both and am currently doing salesforce development but don't want to get pigeonholed.

like

I work at M&A Strategy. But we hardly do any M&A activities (that are limited to separation and integration) and I want move eventually to PE/VC. Do you think I should look for other working options?

like

Is it easy to transfer within Accenture, e.g. if you wanted to leave CEO & ES for another area?

like

I currently work in Private (GA) Aviation & have for some time (about 12 years) I’m currently making the switch to the Department of Aviation and am unsure if I should ditch my current job (in private) and go full force with the DOA & embrace this new opportunity educationally and gather as much experience as I can or keep both jobs even though I’d be working 80hr weeks.. I love the private world but am really ready to move up. I don’t know what I should do. Any suggestions?

like

I’m 2 years out of college and have been working at a bank as a corporate accountant. I’m thinking about making a transition from to IB/ more finance oriented role. Any advice?

like

Hypothetical: hiring for a Lead Product Designer position to own direction of a data heavy saas app, would you hire someone that pivoted into UX from marketing and graduated HCI masters recently or someone who had a web designer/dev freelance & UX consulting background?

Just based on those two points.

Can you share what are some questions you're having rn that would affect the decision?

like

Need help on how I transition my career from Audit to Management Consultancy. I have only completed BCom and ACCA (UK Chartered Accountant) and have worked for over 2 years at EY.

like

how many years of experience are needed to come in as Consultant at BCG with no MBA?

like

What are the best data privacy certs to aim for? 4 year exp in cyber risk consulting. Want to move to a privacy related role outside the big 4. Should I go for the CDPSE or CIPP or CIPM?

like

Hello, I have offers from Philips and Pearson , both are offering the same package. I am looking for growth and WLB, any suggestions on which one should I go for?

like

More Posts

Hi,
Is there pickup drop cab services in DLF Ramapuram.I need to go to my new office
CGI.

Also,Which is the fast route to reach by train or bus?CGI

What's everyone doing for the 4th?🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

like

Last night I went over to my friends house (she has 2 kids, 2 and 4 yo). She and her husband were asking me about my pregnancy and planning. And were asking what I’ve prepped to date. I’m only 13w2 days so I think it’s way to early for buying stuff, but I did mention we hired a baby nurse for when the baby comes. My friend completely berated me, short of calling me a bad mom already, saying “what is she going to do all day? Don’t you want to bond with your child?”. I’m so upset by this.

like

AT&T When can I expect joining formalities mail from AT&T ? How many days before the DOJ they will start the process ?
AT&T

like

Any science teachers here?! Dissecting frogs in eighth grade made me want to learn everything I could about anatomy, that's why I'm a science teacher, and it's not the same to teach kids online as it is in person

like

We have a creative dir that’s struggling to define our process in a way that can drive new revenue and help customers think through their design challenges. What’s your favorite process or framework?

like

Mid year promotions confirmed!

like

Any advice on where to find the best “profile guides” for the top MBA programs? I find that the school descriptions on poets and quants are a bit outdated.

like

Why if you are on H1B is so much problematic for vendors looking for contractors ? Vendors keep on asking to join on W2 rather that Corp to Corp although for employees on H1B we cannot join on W2 due to immigration issues. Point being does it matter for end client , if the contractor is coming as W2 or not ?

like

How is the citi project in virtusa?

My tech stack: Java, spring boot, microservices, react

Is there any framework used ?

Please suggest

Thanks

like
like

Will Ripple reach $2 before the end of the year??? Pretty exciting to watch.

like

Anyone here have predictions regarding the halving event May 2020? I’m gonna hodl until end of 2021 and sell out...I’m hoping 50-100k per btc

like

After submitting the info for my background verification, I came to know that my ex-employer switched his number. I mailed the verifying entity about it but haven't received any response yet from them. Can they reject my verification based on it solely?

like

Best NY companies for healthcare PR? Looking for insights based on culture/work-life balance as well as salary.

like

For those who use via fairly often: do you tip your via drivers?

like

My mom is convinced that I'm eligible for the vaccine in NY because I work there, even though I live in NJ. Having trouble finding information to confirm this, aside from the CVS website where as part of the eligibility check, it asks "do you live or work in NY"?Can anyone confirm if this is true?

like

Additional Posts in Social Workers & Therapists

I accepted a job at a oncology outpatient clinic last week! What can I expect?

like

Any MSWs successfully broken into the employee wellness/ DEI space at a tech company. Any advice?

like

LCSW 50k loan repayment- Has anyone been granted a contract through the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program? I’m interested in applying for the 2 years of full time work as an LCSW but my loans are a bit under 50k so I’m wondering if they would only give me what I need to clear my loans or would I still get 50k as long as I complete my contract ?

like

Any oncology social workers out there in Maryland? Or elsewhere, what’s your salary?

like

Hello Everyone!

I very recently accepted the position of Sourcing Specialist at TidalHealth - a large Heathcare group in my area. A few of my target positions include Social Workers and Therapists. If those in this group can provide me knowledge on what you are looking for in employment offers, salary expectations, the ideal work environment, and any/all factors that would help me in my quest to improve my work ability.

I appreciate any and all responses!

Kind regards,

like

How many of you have left or are planning to leave therapy, and what did you transition into?

like

How much time off do you get for the holidays? I have 1 week off. Social workers or therapists at hospitals or treatment centers especially.

likeuplifting

Hello, I’m an LMSW in Michigan. I have 15 years of experience in the field as a clinician, supervisor, and an administrator. I am feeling burnt out and unsure of my future. I have worked mainly in the Community Mental Health and the VA Health systems, hence my fatigue. I’ve flirted with private practice work in the past, but my spouse has been worried about not having affordable healthcare and benefits that each system provides. Is it worth the jump? Am I overthinking things?

like

Any other Social Workers here working at a major Hospital (Mayo, John Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, etc)?

like

Hey there! really need a change in pace from being in higher levels of care, and am wanting to go part-time with my company and private practice, but I want to buy a house in the next year and am worried about finances. Can anyone speak to the hardships or successes or a counseling of practice and/or buying a home shortly after starting one? I feel trapped in my current job because I’m worried the timing isn’t right.

like

Might be shifting to a outpatient oncology position from a medical social worker in a hospital setting, any pros/cons major differences?

like

I'm currently making 45k with 10 yoe in a MCOL city. I took this job just to tide me over during the pandemic. I really need to change my situation, but I'm wondering what a reasonable salary to look for is?

like
like

This breaks my heart. RIP to Jacqueline Pokuaa, a social worker who died over the weekend protecting a woman and her newborn baby from a gunman. She laid down her life to protect these folks to the very end. Sending prayers to her family. 💔

Post Photo
likehelpful

How many therapists (and social workers too!) see a therapist themselves? Do you find it helpful?
I think there's this myth that therapists have all their own sh*t figured out, and for me at least I know that's far from true (hopefully it isn't just me). On the contrary, I think we should be leading by example!

like
like

Is anyone in any outreach coordinator positions? What is the pay like? I’m seeing $40,000 mark?

like

What do you guys think about apps like BetterHelp and Talkspace? I understand they might have real therapists working on their content, but a lot of the marketing I see is so vague and broad that it feels like a lie. Seems like "This app got rid of my anxiety with a 30-minute automated text questionnaire" is the new "This tea made me lose 20 pounds in two weeks!" Just seems a little fad-like and money grabby to me. Thoughts?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal