• Chocrates@lemmy.world
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    25 days ago

    My ex-wife worked for non profit for most of our marriage, these are my summations of her frustrations over the years. She and I both were pretty severely depressed during this period as well, so keep that in mind:

    • they are run like a business, and can be just as political
    • you will be overworked and under paid
    • career prospects are limited
    • the board is sometimes full of sexist idiots
    • you will meet some wonderful people but still sometimes work with and for idiots

    All that being said you are doing something that typically is doing good for humanity.

  • RedEye FlightControl@lemmy.world
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    25 days ago

    I worked for one. Long hours. Pay was probably below average. It was fun, though. Did it for one season in my youth because the opportunity was good for my resume.