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Wish I could figure out how to do an Ask HN for non-profit hiring. My previous attempts failed.
by datavirtue 4y ago
Wish I could figure out how to do an Ask HN for non-profit hiring. My previous attempts failed.
- jpk2f2 4y agoNon-profits do layoffs too, unfortunately. In some ways it's almost worse as there's less padding before they're losing money.
- micro_cam 4y agoGrant funded non profit research is at least pretty predictable. You know you are on a 2-5 year grant and you can help apply for the next one.
- nobodyandproud 4y agoTry government. Though I had no luck finding government jobs, because the red tape is ridiculous.
- kerkeslager 4y agoI have no direct experience with this, but my understanding from some friends who work in (US) government, is that it's an investment of time: you work through the initial red tape, and you get unparalleled job security.
- mrtranscendence 4y agoAnd it doesn't even pay as badly as I think people expect, necessarily. It's not SV money but it's reasonable.
- sqeaky 4y agoIf you know C++ or are Near Omaha, can pass a background check. I know some people that are hiring.
- nobodyandproud 4y agoSadly not (Omaha and C++).
- dougmwne 4y agoIt is very simple. Pick a nonprofit that has an exciting cause. Go on their website and look for openings. It’s going to need to be a very large org to have developers on staff as almost all IT needs typically are heavily outsourced to vendors. You can also work for one of these vendors. Expected to leave massive amounts of salary on the table. You could be talking 50-150k less.