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32. The Financial Upside of Travel Social Work with Nakia Watson, LCSW
Description
In this episode, we talked with Nakia Watson, LCSW, to share all about travel social work. Nakia shares her journey from foster care to medical social work and eventually into traveling, where she’s worked in hospital systems across the country.
We talk about the realities of the work, the experience she recommends to get started, and dig into the pay structure. Nakia also shares how travel social work helped her pay off a large portion of her student loans and why it might be a strong option for social workers who want more income, variety, or autonomy in their careers. If you’ve ever been curious about traveling, this conversation gives you a clear picture of what to expect and how to get started.
Resources mentioned:
- Follow Nakia on TikTok and check out her other Travel Social Work Resources
- Nakia’s Job Board + Community Chat
- 15 Popular Travel Social Work Agencies & How to Get Started
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