One attribute that could affect my career as a social worker is that I believe I am at risk for burnout. Burnout is “a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that results from constant or repeated emotional pressure associated with intense, long-term involvement with people” (Corey, 2016, p. 354). The reason I believe I am at risk for burnout is that I tend to feel overwhelmed and get discouraged very easily. These factors are associated with my mental health problems. Yet, as I treat my mental health issues, I also work to manage and prevent these feelings. Another attribute that I possess that may hinder my ability to be a good social worker is my lack of aptitude for practice (Tam, 2009). Having not completed my studies as a social work student, I did not acquire the professional skills of a social worker. Once I complete my studies, I believe I will have the skills necessary to improve my professional aptitude to become a social worker. I believe that these two attributes that I possess can hinder my ability to become a good social actor.