Effects Of Social Work On The Lives Of Others - 1458 Words

Like the majority of those who choose to become social workers, I am interested in the idea of making a positive impact on the lives of others. When I am in the later stage of my life, I know that I will look back on my life and take an inventory, so to speak, of how I lived. The standard by which I judge the quality of my life will not the amount of money I did or did not make, it will be whether my life meant something. If I used my limited time on earth wisely in such a manner that I was not only able to improve my quality of life but that of others, I will be satisfied. I truly believe that humans are social beings because we are meant to look after and love on one another. The other thing that interests me in the field of social†¦show more content†¦Social work is not a static field, and the possibility of being a part of a changing entity is invigorating. The most important gift I have to offer my clients, the profession, and the world is my willingness and desire to serve others. If a person is not prepared to, essentially, work for those in need, he or she will not be an effective social worker. As a natural helper, attending to others is something I enjoy doing. This occupation is one that requires the professional to find intrinsic motivators, and that is my motivator. Two things that go in hand with serving are a strong work ethic and patience. Growing up, my parents established rules and standards of behavior that we were held accountable to daily, many of which pertained to character and our schoolwork. I was raised to understand that I am responsible for my actions and my words, and I internalized that belief and still hold myself to it today. When I approach a task, I perform it to the best of my ability; anything less than my full effort is not acceptable. My expectations are higher when the work I am doing will affect someone else’s well-being. In building my work ethic over the years, I learned that one cannot rush the process. Patience is required in all things, especially human interactions. If I plan to be a competent social worker, I will be required to appreciate the fact that things do not change overnight; patience is the