If these wages are based on gross income than they may be somewhat accurate in the social service health service category, however Having been in almost every job in the sector from a helath care aid to social services management. I have never brought home a cheque for over $1200 in a two week pay period, which translates into $600/week, that includes my position in upper management. Generally starting wages in the feild can range from 14-16$/hour, even less in some cases, youth workers have the most difficult starting wages in my experience… We do this work because we love it, feel it is our place, out of a desire to help, to care, to improve lives… it is certainly not something that one would ever consider to get rich, however the richness you receive in your soul is what really counts…However you can also count on a very, very high stress level:) Think hard before chosing Social Services as a profession. Can you handle the weight of the world on your shoulders? If you think you can, if you feel in your bones that this is the right career choice then you are probably on the right track, otherwise, I would suggest you chose another profession. Every action creates a difference in the lives of others, it is all in your ethic and sometimes unseen but we all need each other.

Karyn from Canada.