Speak everyone. The non-profit industry is not just mutually exclusive to social workers, case managers, etc. ANYONE can work in this industry and enjoy me. Look at me!
I have a BA in accouting and after graduation, I went to work for a big, major oil and gas company as an accountant. This place was corporate america to a tee. I worked at the headquarters and out of the 5,ooo employees there why was I one of only 10 black folks
Yes, I really mean ten.! No exaggeration intended. It was a really straight laced. white-bred, khaki company full of white men and again, they talked AT you, not too you. At this company, the mighty dollar ruled EVERYTHING! no, for real EVERYTHING!! Most people only worked there for about 6 months to a year. I was an "Old head" because I had been there for 2 1/2 years.
And yes, accouting is a THANKLESS profession. You bust your hump working 60-70 weeks (and this does not include a company' fiscal year end or tax season) all for no bonus (or a real measley one).........
Anyway, I left that job to work as a financial analyst for a non-profit catholic hospital. Y'all, I love the non-profit environment. You matter........and not just you the worker, but you the person.
In my situation, when I took this job, my pay INCREASED!! You can bring your babies/children to work with you as your work.
Yes, as with any work environment, the non-profit industry can have its "political issues" as well, but all in all, I plan to stick with this industry.