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[–] Chocrates 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month 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.

[–] RedEyeFlightControl 4 points 1 month 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.

[–] crypticthree 4 points 1 month ago

Fucking tough.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

It was ok. Pay was below avg for role.

[–] ShunkW 2 points 1 month ago

I hated my experience at my last job at a non profit.