Pros
The mission of the Red Cross is awesome; there is nothing quite like being able to make a positive impact on the lives of disaster victims and the community. It is also very rewarding to work with a dedicated team of community volunteers and leaders.
Cons
Extremely long work hours (12-14 hours a day is common), without additional compensation. It is also common to work weeks at a time with maybe a day or two off. Senior management is unconcerned with the stress of long hours or the lack of resources on the employees, resulting in very poor morale not just in SC but across the country. National-level leadership continues to increase mission areas without additional resources or consideration for the impact these additions have on day to day operations.