Being in social work 'was a beautiful life, but it was also difficult,' Ramsey explained. She began her career in child welfare, working with teen moms. But after nine months, she was burned out. As important as the work felt, she was being pushed to an emotional brink that made it hard to make ends meet and spend enough time with her son.
'It ultimately led me into just wanting to help other women, wanting to learn what made people tick, what made people do the things that they do,' Ramsey said. Her upbringing, where her mother struggled with addiction, sparked her interest in psychology.
Now, as an executive coach and professor, Ramsey said she's 'seen her emotional wellness skyrocket' because of how fulfilling her work is and how flexible her hours are.
Social work is often a more accessible way into the field of psychology. While a doctorate degree in psychology usually takes 5-7 years and costs $30,000-$50,000 per year, a master's in social work takes two years on average and the total tuition can be anywhere from $7,000 to $45,000.
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