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I am looking for some suggestions on how to professionally and ethically re-enter the workforce after a three year hiatus due to relapse of substance abuse. I am one year sober and I always get an interview and typically get offered the position but I continue running into barriers with the criminal back ground check. It is prescription drug related and not violent or sexual offense. But it is a felony.

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Maybe get it expunged. Felonies often disqualify SW licensure

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try your state/local department of labor employment and training office to see if they could help you with this.

Also you could always get your CDCA or Perr Support Certificate and work in addictions. As long as you can demonstrate at least 1 yr of verifiable sobriety you have a lot to offer. I had 3 DUIs got my Masters and Clinical license been 10 yrs. It can be done

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Hi everyone, I am 4.9 years experienced , I joined Fractal 3 months ago as a data engineer, but still haven't got any project. Process is so slow that I have received only 4 to 5 project calls. I switched in hopes that will learn the new tech and tools. But now i am starting to forget even the one i knew. Should i go for change or wait a little more time as fractal is reputed in AI/ML? I have interview lined up with Impetus as for now. Would it be better choice?

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Current CTC: 4.3 LPA
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1st offer globallogic: 7.3 LPA ascend program
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Can I inform globallogic that I am getting this much and is it possible they match it, any chance.

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Hello Fishes, I'm a UI/UX designer with ten years of experience and hold a GL offer of 25 lakhs. Is it a good company to join? Kindly do reply with job security perspective. 

Congratulations!! You are getting that email, call and a meeting to announce the highest salary you have ever received in your career.

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Welcome! Hopefully this is a good space for professionals working in the mental health sector to make connections and feel connected. This is a safe space, so feel free to talk about difficult situations and bounce ideas off others. Dude to the nature of this profession, there may be uncomfortable topics discussed in this forum.

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I graduated in May of 22. I transitioned from being an intern to being a full time counselor, now for 6 months. I feel like I might be catching my agency at a tough time, but as an employee it doesn’t seem to be trying anything to keep me here besides the occasional ‘motivational’ posts from the administrative team. I felt like I was lowballed during my offer, and my negotiation salary was denied since this is technically my first “professional” job. Pt 2 in comments:

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Am I the only social worker/therapist who doesn’t work well with being assigned to do last minute paperwork? I’m a very organized person, both personally and professionally and this has been challenging for me in a professional setting. How would you present this to your supervisor who continues to not understand? Any feedback is appreciated 😊

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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,

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