[humanser] Challenges with VR services

[Paulette Vickery]

Hi Marisol,

First, I just have to say that you have a lovely name!
I wish that I could help you, but I don't know exactly what you should do. But these VR, people sound very ridiculous! They also sound extremely prejudiced. With a masters degree in social work, you could work at a public mental health agency for example, or open your own private practice, which pays at least $60 per hour from most insurance companies. Even if they don't help pay for it, I hope you get the education anyway. You might go a bit higher up the chain, if possible, and let the higher ups know that your ability to work in  meaningful employment is being questioned.

Paulette

-----Original Message-----
From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marisol Carmona via humanser
Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 8:55 PM
To: humanser at nfbnet.org
Cc: marisol.carmona at aol.com
Subject: [humanser] Challenges with VR services

Hello,

I tried applying for VR services in order to have some tuition 
assistance during my master’s program, which I will start fall of 2016. 
However, they denied me because by pursuing a social work degree, it is 
expected that I would not be advancing in my career, particularly in 
terms of salary. I am currently employed, but plan on quitting my job 
to focus entirely on school work. I shared with them this fact and they 
said that I would be eligible for VR services if I am unemployed, but I 
possibly could be asked to show proof that I cannot get a job with my 
undergraduate degree in psychology. I explained that there are no jobs 
that I’m aware of where I could work as a social worker without a 
master’s level degree, to which they responded that I could probably be 
hired as an entry level employee.
Has anyone had a similar challenge? Your input is greatly appreciated!

Marisol




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