so.
met today with the ceo and head of marketing of the y. they'd welcome me in their organization and it'd be a fantastic way to get my feet wet in the non profit world - programming, marketing/communication, development and administration. they're looking for someone to mentor and i'm looking for experience. the organization hits my sweet spot: women, racism, reproductive and economic issues. i'd be able to write.
but. the pay is SO low. it can't be ignored and, since it's non profit, can't be avoided. i'd be taking at least a 15k hit. 15k. not forever. there's no way i'd stay in this position for more than 2 years. but jeebus. 15k. that takes me back to grad school. no extras: books, music, travel, shopping, drinking. at least sex is free.
i have a couple of bites from the corporate world this week; i have to give the y my answer probably by friday. eeks.
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thank goodness you don't have to jump at such a low offer. I've worked with non-profits, and they do pay less, but they mostly pay reasonably, too. IOW, you shouldn't have to be a de facto donor with respect to your salary.
keep looking, ding!
I've worked in the non-profit sector for over five years and I feel your pain. I am getting ready to leave my current job to have a baby and I'm planning to do some major soul searching over the next several months about my future career path. I love working for great causes and finding meaning in my career, but after awhile the financial sacrifices just don't seem worth it. I've made the difficult decision to turn down job offers because the position didn't pay enough (and felt wracked with guilt). Good luck making your decision!
thanks alot you guys! i'm pretty sure i'm going to tell them yes; i'm going to contact them tomorrow and tell them i'll give my final answer monday. i'm sending them a writing sample tomorrow, too.
delicious, those reasons you mentioned are things i thought about, too. the learning and exposure i'd get would be invaluable.
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