today marks a milestone in my academic career. my auspicious research project has begun! interviewed two participants today and they were both eager to share their stories with me. I really wish I could take a couple of months off, to really devote myself to study.
unfortunately, my agency has quite a hierarchy to surmount in order to even get any time off. time is available for those who have family emergencies and things of that ilk, but it's quite rigorous and difficult to get time off for educational purposes. nevertheless I believe my project is significant and will greatly contribute to the practice of Child Protective Services social work. I just have to be very accurate in my planning, and really manage my time well.
in the afterglow of my amazing first two interviews, my mind is racing with "what the heck should I do now?" I think the first thing that I will do, is begin transcription of the interviews. I'm glad I have this week off so that I can really get that going and begin with the data and coding. Sic Parvis magna!
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