The Level Of Motivation Around The Agency On Friday at 4:30 In The Afternoon:

I could do paperwork... or I could straighten those papers on my desk for the ninetieth time.

When It Has Been A Day Full Of Crisis Management And You Finally Find 3 Minutes To Hide In The Janitor's Closet To Eat Lunch:

Need to train to be a competitive eater? Just get a job in social work. I can down a sandwich in under 30 seconds now.

When You Hear About Grant Funding That Might Fit Your Program:

When You Realize How Many Of Your Homeless Clients Are Veterans:

This Memorial Day don't forget those who sacrificed to protect your rights and freedoms who are currently homeless. On any given day it is estimated that over 57,000 Veterans are homeless in the United States. Don't forget their service.

The Reason Most Case Managers Are Not Allowed To Speak To The Media On Behalf Of Their Agencies:

Really inappropriate jokes...

When, Despite The Little Chat You Had, Your Client Still Shows Up For Their Court Date In Pajama Pants And A 'Miller Lite' Beer T-Shirt:

Oh, you wore Playboy Bunny pajama pants to your child custody hearing. This should go splendidly.

Happy Birthday Elise!

When You Are The Only One Who Can Get Your Agency's Ancient Office Machines To Work:

Happy Birthday Erica! Nothing would work without your magical abilities!

What You Feel Like At Work After Cup of Coffee Number Five:

When A Client Starts To Lift Their Shirt While Asking, "Does This Look Infected To You?"

I am not a nurse and am definitely not making enough money to pretend I am one!

When Someone In Your Organization, Who Regularly Calls You By the Wrong Name, Suddenly Needs Information You Have And Tries To Buddy Up To You:

Keep your flattery and incompetence to yourself please.

When You've Been On Hold For Over An Hour To Advocate For Your Client And The Social Security Office Representative Accidentally Drops Your Call:

This might be the third circle of Hell.

Your First Day On The Job In Social Work:

Swim, baby, swim!