Essay On Being A Social Worker

Being compassionate is a main aspect of who I am as a person. Not only do I care about my friends and family, but also my community and the world. Ironically, I’m shy and introverted, but that certainly doesn’t mean I don’t want to express my concern about the wellbeing of others. In order to grow as a person and expand this personal aspect, there are goals I want to accomplish. I want to make an impact in this world- even if it’s minor. My compassion has led me to choose being a social worker as my career and work for a non profit organization. Deciding to be a social worker was not always a career path I initially wanted to choose. I had trouble narrowing down which career I wanted to pursue, because knowing I would be dedicated to one specific job for the rest of my life terrified me, and I needed to make the right choice. As years passed, people around me were asking what I wanted to major in and I would shyly answer them, “I am not sure.” Whenever I said that, I felt bad and uncomfortable. I knew it is normal for many people to be uncertain of which career they want to pursue, but I felt pressured to have an actual answer. It was not until I took several personality quizzes and discovered more about myself, which made it easier to narrow down my choices and I began taking interest in social work. One of the personality quizzes I took was The Myers Brigg Type Indicator, and my result was being an INFJ- Introversion, Intuition, Feeling, and

Besides the food and beautiful attractions, I learn about different cultures, become aware of what is happening in different areas, and I gain new perspectives. This is one of the many reasons why I love and appreciate traveling; it is eye opening and makes me appreciate my life more. Above all, traveling allows me to gain new experiences to become a social worker and a more compassionate