Re: School counseling job outlook

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Thank you, QueensCounselor! This was very helpful :) I hadn't
thought about the pension issue. I will definitely have to
investigate the MSW programs in my area.

On 11/17/09, QueensCounselor wrote:
> Job openings for counselors are few and far between, at least
> where I live (NY). Right now, NYC has a hiring freeze, and
> from what I understand other cities are in the same
> (terrible) financial situation. Pay no attention to the OOH;
> it couldn't predict the current economic crisis.
>
> The Department of Defense (DOD) schools might be an option
> for you, but I don't know what job opportunities look like at
> this point. Constant moves will mean a constant job hunt.
> It'll also affect your pension.
>
> You might want to look into a degree in social work. An MSW
> allows you to work in hospitals, agencies, schools, etc.,
> whereas a school counseling degree chains you to a specific
> state's school system. For someone that's going to be moving
> frequently, flexibility is a good thing.
 

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