I have a few "friends" who have become Social Workers later in life. To a man they are embittered failures, failed musos's mainly and all with a history of alcohol/drug abuse. They all realised that their only remainng career choices were shelf stacking or social work, so they took the easy option. They are transformed into smug ,self-righteous, sanctimonious, arrogant know-it-alls. And still have the drugs/booze issues. However they are "doing good" and "helping society", so that is OK. I Hate Old Hippies.