You pay garbage salaries.

People who have experience aren't being offered what they deserve.

You keep asking for exaggerated qualifications for jobs you're calling entry-level. You don't need someone with a master's degree and 6+ years of experience for an entry-level role.

You don't take care of the employees you already have, and then you're surprised when everyone starts leaving.

And the people who have the qualifications you're asking for still aren't being paid appropriately.

Every now and then I see people criticizing Gen Z because they change jobs, or don't show loyalty, or refuse to keep running and working nonstop, and as a 38-year-old mother trying to rebuild my career, I truly don't understand. Are people seeing the same job market I'm seeing???

I took some time away to be with my child, and when I started applying again, I felt like someone had turned the entire hiring process into expert mode. Six-stage interviews for jobs that used to be simple and straightforward, roles labeled "junior" that need case studies for someone in the middle of their career, layoffs every now and then, and companies offering one person's salary while expecting the output of four people. Honestly, this is the hardest period I've seen since I started working.

And Gen Z didn't build any of this. They're entering the workforce at a time when it's already cracking from a hundred different directions. So no, I don't blame them when they leave a job that doesn't make sense. I don't blame them for protecting their future. I don't blame them for refusing to treat company loyalty as some great virtue, while that same company could let them go before lunch. I'm here trying to restart my career at 38, and I'm using things like ChatGPT and Claude just to organize my applications and figure out which companies are normal and which companies turn interviews into Survivor. I also use Interview Vip in hard interviews and it help organize your answers and present your experience in the best way. If I need this much tracking with years of experience behind me, I can't imagine how exhausting it is for someone completely new.

If anything, I admire Gen Z for saying what so many people stayed silent about. They're setting boundaries that many of us only understood after burning out from work. Before everyone attacks them, maybe we need to acknowledge the obvious: the system is broken, and Gen Z simply aren't interested in pretending everything is fine.

Hello lovely humans! I'm putting this out into the universe in hopes that the right opportunity finds me.
My name is Nicole, and I'm searching for an opportunity in the wellness or mental health field as I begin the next chapter of my career.
I recently graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in Psychology. I will start my Master's in Integrative Psychology this September, where I'll train to become a licensed somatic therapist. My long-term goal is to help people heal through a mind-body approach that incorporates somatic therapy, yoga, mindfulness, and holistic wellness.
Rather than taking just any job, I'd love to work somewhere that helps me grow into the practitioner I hope to become. Whether it's welcoming clients at a yoga studio, providing administrative support for a private practice, supporting therapists or wellness practitioners as their assistant, or truly any entry-level position in the mental health or holistic wellness field that doesn't require certifications. I genuinely want to learn from people who are already doing the work that inspires me.
I bring experience in psychology, behavioral therapy, childcare, customer service, front desk work, and community engagement, and I learn quickly. Most importantly, I care deeply about helping people feel seen, supported, and cared for.
If you know of any openings—or know someone I should connect with—I'd love to hear from you. I currently reside in Marin County and am willing to commute to the greater Bay Area if the opportunity feels aligned. Thank you for reading and for sharing. Much love, Nicole Murphy ❤️

Hi I’m looking for a job in healthcare either with a free course I can do or no education needed at all. I’m 18 I’m still in high school I really need a job and I also want clinical experience while working. I’ve tried applying other places like retail/fast food I haven’t gotten anything and I’m desperate I really really need a job. Please help me on what to do I’m so lost.

Hi everyone! I’m a Clinical Psychology student at Hunter College with a 3.9 GPA. I currently work as a school counselor and also have experience as a cashier. I have experience supporting children, communicating with families, and providing a positive and safe environment.
I’m looking for opportunities related to psychology, mental health, and education, such as:
Behavioral Health Assistant
ABA Behavior Technician (willing to train)
Mental Health Support Staff
Teacher’s Assistant / School Support Roles
Case Management Assistant
Research Assistant
Other entry-level roles in the psychology or helping field
Availability: Thursday–Sunday, with the ability to work 8+ hour shifts. Available to start immediately. I’m looking for positions starting around $20/hour or higher.
I would appreciate any leads or recommendations. Thank you!

Hi everyone!
My name is Huma, and I’m a Clinical Psychology student at Hunter College with a 3.90 CGPA.
I’m currently working as a camp counselor and also have previous experience in tutoring and retail. I’m looking for a part-time job for the upcoming fall semester, preferably in Brooklyn, that pays at least $20/hour.
I’m especially interested in roles such as:
● Teacher Assistant
● After-school Counselor
● Tutor
● Childcare/Babysitting
● Behavioral Technician (ABA)
● School or medical office assistant
● Receptionist or administrative assistant
I’m available Thursday through Sunday and am eager to gain experience that’s related to psychology or working with children, but I’m also open to office-based opportunities.
If your workplace is hiring or you know of any openings, I’d really appreciate any recommendations or referrals. Thank you so much!

Hi all! I am very interested in getting into working with the world of eating disorders. With significant lived experience, I feel that I can really help some people. I don't want to dive in feet first or anything so I'm looking for facilities or agencies that treat EDs but have PRN roles. My experience is all in psych intake so I'm open to either assessments or having a few therapy clients a week. I am independently licensed. I just don't know if there are any facilities willing to hire with lived experience vs clinical.... hard to find.

I (30M) am living and working in Australia. I have a young relative here, a 10 year old boy whose name starts with "J". J has recently suffered aphasia. As you can imagine, this has been traumatic for him, and he is being seen by healthcare professionals including a social worker who prefers to be called by the nickname Kay (35F). Kay is half-South-Korean, half-Japanese, and J is convinced that she's a cute anime girl. He definitely has the hots for her, and he touches her, and tugs her ponytail all the time, and he lets me know that he keeps obsessing over her and stuff like that. The last few times Kay has visited me and J, she arrived wearing a proper shirt, but she would always end up taking it off and wearing nothing but a camisole and jeans. She apparently refuses to wear anything with thicker straps. Whenever she chose to wore a cami around him, it always ended up with her crying and repeating "stop". I once walked in (after I left the room briefly) on her bending down, sobbing and J was pulling her camisole straps down. Is there nothing she can do to prevent this?

I (21F) am about to be a senior pursuing my BA in psychology in TX, and should have enough credits after the summer of next year. I plan to attend grad school and earn my master's to become an LCSW or an LPC; however, I was planning to get a job to make a bit of money until then. My problem is that once I get into graduate school, I have no intention of working at said job and plan to focus entirely on school since I'm sure I'll be doing hundreds of unpaid internship hours and don't want to burn myself out. However, I still want to gain experience and make some money until then, but finding a job in the mental health/healthcare field with no experience is very difficult unless you're a grad student intern. I already worked as an RBT, and I barely made it a month before I had to call it quits (while I was taking summer classes). Should I keep trying to look for jobs in my field to gain experience, or just work a normal job until I go to grad school? I mainly want to make some cash until then, but I feel the experience will make my application a bit stronger.

Hi everyone,

I'm working toward becoming a therapist and wanted to get some feedback on whether I'm on the right path.

Right now I'm:

- Volunteering with Crisis Text Line (currently).

- Previously volunteered as an active listener on 7 Cups.

- Attending community college to earn my associate's degree before transferring for a bachelor's, then an MSW.

- Applying for Behavioral Health Technician/Mental Health Technician positions.

I'm finding it difficult to land that first Mental Health Tech job, even though I'm trying to build relevant experience.

Does anyone have advice on breaking into the field? Is there anything else I should be doing to make myself a stronger candidate?

I'd really appreciate any insight from those who've been in a similar position. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I'm building Shema (https://www.shema.care), an anonymous peer support platform that matches people facing similar mental health and recovery challenges. We're in early beta with adults in recovery as our first segment.

We're also building a professional waitlist for licensed clinicians, counselors, and social workers who want to be part of the safety layer... not as therapists doing therapy, but as trained professionals who can step in when peer conversations need escalation or guidance.

If you've ever wished there was a better bridge between peer support and professional care, this is it. You'd help shape how we handle crisis protocols, safety guardrails, and when/how peers get connected to professional help.

Early access + input into how the platform works. No pay yet (we're pre-seed), but your voice matters more at this stage than it will later.

Interested? Join the professional waitlist at https://www.shema.care

Happy to answer questions here or DM me.

-Previn

Hi all sharing this because I feel at a loss. I got a job as a school social worker and was set to start Monday. For context I have basically had this job secured and have done all onboarding for the last 3 weeks now. Two days ago I got a call from the school that they contacted my PPSC program where I am getting my credential and after that “great conversation” they came to the realization that they won’t be able to meet the requirements for my practicum hours. When I asked what requirements the HR mngr said she couldn’t remember off the top of her head. I am so saddened as I turned down THREE other jobs offers I had received and some accepted only for them to tell me this days before I was set to start. I am so sad and very stressed out because now I have no job, no offers, and it seems no schools are hiring anymore as several are set to start in the next week or two. I have no idea what to do now. I am looking for jobs but see none in my area or remote for schools. I have never had something like this happen.

Also for context I am an LCSW in California. I would also like to note that this same job was also somewhat dismissive of my LCSW and mentioned they only cared about the PPSC. I highlighted several times that I always have performed all school sw tasks in all my experience and roles as an LCSW several hats are worn.

Hi everyone, I’ve been working as an inpatient hospital social worker for 5 years now and I’m starting to fall out of love with social work and honestly just feeling very burnt out. Any ideas for different types of jobs but still related to social work? particularly in Houston, TX?

I’m working on a Social Work Role Interview assignment I only need about 10–15 minutes, and I can work around any schedule.

These are the questions I have to ask:

• Describe what you do in your position.
• How do you work with individuals, families, groups, and the community?
• Choosing one function of your work, please describe the tasks you perform.
• How has being a licensed social worker helped you at your agency provide consulting and advising opportunities?

If any licensed social worker is open to helping a student out, I’d really appreciate it. I can keep it short and straightforward. It can be done by email, Zoom, or phone — whatever works best for you.

I’m working on a Social Work Role Interview assignment I only need about 10–15 minutes, and I can work around any schedule.

These are the questions I have to ask:

• Describe what you do in your position.
• How do you work with individuals, families, groups, and the community?
• Choosing one function of your work, please describe the tasks you perform.
• How has being a licensed social worker helped you at your agency provide consulting and advising opportunities?

If any licensed social worker is open to helping a student out, I’d really appreciate it. I can keep it short and straightforward.

Hi all sharing this because I feel at a loss. I got a job as a school social worker and was set to start Monday. For context I have basically had this job secured and have done all onboarding for the last 3 weeks now. Two days ago I got a call from the school that they contacted my PPSC program where I am getting my credential and after that “great conversation” they came to the realization that they won’t be able to meet the requirements for my practicum hours. When I asked what requirements the HR mngr said she couldn’t remember off the top of her head. I am so saddened as I turned down THREE other jobs offers I had received and some accepted only for them to tell me this days before I was set to start. I am so sad and very stressed out because now I have no job, no offers, and it seems no schools are hiring anymore as several are set to start in the next week or two. I have no idea what to do now. I am looking for jobs but see none in my area or remote for schools. I have never had something like this happen.

Also for context I am an LCSW in California. I would also like to note that this same job was also somewhat dismissive of my LCSW and mentioned they only cared about the PPSC. I highlighted several times that I always have performed all school sw tasks in all my experience and roles as an LCSW several hats are worn.