r/socialwork is a subreddit with 133k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses struggling, job search, social work, looking for job, and burnout, and they frequently recommend/review work bag, study resources, and scheduling software.
This community is for social workers and those interested in joining the social work field! It is a place to ask for advice, share your frustrations, receive support, and anything else related to the social work sector.
Popular Themes in r/socialwork
#1
Advice Requests
: "Any help (resources, people, etc.) with transitioning from micro practice to macro practice as a licensed SW?"
4 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "F this! (Weekly Leaving the Field and Venting Thread)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/socialwork
#1
Struggling
19 posts
#2
Job Search
8 posts
#3
Social Work
7 posts
#4
Looking For Job
4 posts
#5
Burnout
4 posts
#6
Clients
4 posts
#7
Job
4 posts
#8
Social Worker
4 posts
#9
Hate
3 posts
#10
Struggle
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/socialwork
Work Bag
47 reviews
#1
Timbuk2
5.0★ from 6 reviews
#2
Beis
5.0★ from 4 reviews
#3
Dell
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Study Resources
4 reviews
#1
ASWB
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Pocket Prep
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Savvy Social Worker
5.0★ from 1 review
Scheduling Software
3 reviews
#1
Zenith Calendar
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Calendly
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
GetMacha
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/socialwork
#1
Professional Development
: "Rituals to reset after work"
15 posts
#2
WWYD
: "How do people get out of social work?"
13 posts
#3
Micro/Clinicial
: "Mental Health Social Worker vs Hospital Medical Social Worker"
7 posts
#4
Politics/Advocacy
: "Combating hive mentality"
4 posts
#5
Good News!!!
: "I just passed the ASWB-Clinical exam on my first try!! 🎉"
2 posts
#6
News/Issues
: "What Does the Future Hold for Social Work? (US)"
1 post
#7
Macro/Generalist
: "Any help (resources, people, etc.) with transitioning from micro practice to macro practice as a licensed SW?"
1 post
#8
Funny/Meme
: "Okay, what songs do you listen to that are related to the struggles we face?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/socialwork
Yearly
+20k members(17.7%)
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Last updated: October 2, 2026