How many social workers does it take to change a light bulb?

Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Been feeling fried lately....so decided to find some humour to relax myself. Found the lightbulb joke and it's really funny! Had a good laugh...haha...This can only be fully appreciated by fellow social workers or those in the field...

How many social workers does it take to change a light bulb?
-- The light bulb doesn't need changing, it's the system that needs to change.
-- None. Social workers never change anything.
-- None. The light bulb is not burnt out, it's just differently lit.
-- None. They set up a team to write a paper on coping with darkness.
-- None. It's not in our budget.
-- None. It is no longer a reimbursable activity. You must first define the measurable outcome you are trying to achieve and get approval from the State Welfare Authorities.
-- One. Can't really tell you why, it just feels right.
-- One. But you need letters of support from community social service agencies.

-- One. To case-manage the different organizations involved in changing the light bulb.
-- One. But you will need to submit at least 3 quotations to apply for funding for the new lightbulb first.
-- One. They can only afford one social worker to do all the work, including changing light bulbs.

-- Three. One to do the work, one to share the experience, and one to supervise and make sure that professional work is done.
-- Five. One to screw it in, three to form the support group, and one to help with placement.

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