Who here is in a non profit?

Posted by Abject_Serve_1269@reddit | sysadmin | View on Reddit | 26 comments

What would make you leave?

Im in one and took a 20k pay cut. Not because im a holy man. Some $$ beats $0/hr. Im tempted to take a slightly higher pay closer to home but no guarantee I like my environment vs non profit.

I honestly believe in the mission but the cost to get to works office takes a chunk of my pay and im above what they pay me. Place is a mess aka im used to such.

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CharcoalGreyWolf@reddit

I would consider it, if the environment was right.

I’ve never found an environment (even a good one) that didn’t go downhill by year 3-4, so it would need to be really anchored in its good personnel.

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checkpoint404@reddit

I don't identify as non profit, but I guess I could start.

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I have worked for several. One good thing is that you don't have to worry about Microsoft licensing as much. Pay can be lower though. I started at one way underpaid but my salary nearly tripled while doing the same thing.

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vintagerust@reddit

Ms keeps lowering what tiers of licenses are available for free.

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vintagerust@reddit

A lot of non profits are struggling as less government funded grants are available and they're all competing for what's remaining. Also different government bodies are withholding funds Congress allocated to spend. I'm not saying stay but the feds are actively trying to kill off a lot of them and they legitimately might have less money.

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gwatt21@reddit

nope, i need to pay my bills and stuff isn't getting cheaper. Private company for the win.

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itskdog@reddit

Is job satisfaction no longer desirable? If you're making enough to live comfortably, why force yourself to make number go up?

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gwatt21@reddit

There can be job satisfaction AND more money.

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itskdog@reddit

That's all fair, but I think society's obsession with "must have more money" can be unhealthy.

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Whyd0Iboth3r@reddit

I just want to be able to buy a house. Unfortunately, that requires more money.

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itskdog@reddit

That's what I meant by "earn enough to live comfortably".

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WellYoureWrongThere@reddit

Does it count if it's a non profit only because it's not making any money despite trying to make money?

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dcaponegro@reddit

I do. Most enjoyable job I have ever had. Well funded and it is a great cause. Nobody in leadership drives extravagant cars or live in multimillion dollar homes. I am paid a decent salary, but more importantly, I am five minutes from home and I have a ton of flexibility.

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durzo_the_mediocre@reddit

If you like the job and the mission, pay doesn't really matter imo (relatively) ...

also if you enjoy non-profits, check out FFRDCs, they can pay very well ;)

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khantroll1@reddit

Man, you gotta make a living.

If you can, find something in education or local government. Pay will be better, vibe is laid back.

I currently work in local government. When I was a young man I’d have gone to work at a non-profit for the ideals. Today, the money has to make sense.

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Chrostiph@reddit

I work for a company that is involuntarily non profit

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StatementNext682@reddit

I worked for an MSP who was contracted to one. Chillest job ever.

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Excellent-Program333@reddit

Non Profit doesnt mean charity. Do not keep accepting the pay cuts.

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topher358@reddit

I work for an MSSP and two of my larger clients are non profits. Took a little while to get used to their style of IT but they are also some of my best clients.

You just have to find ones with a healthy budget. Great work life balance, realistic expectations and everyone cares about the goal.

However there’s a lot to be said for higher pay closer to home.

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