Pros
- If one waits it out for two to three years and works an extreme amount, promotions are definitely possible. Once you get to a Program Officer or higher, the benefits are better. - Insurance is basically free for staff who make less then 45k
Cons
- Does not pay well/fairly compared to other international education non-profits - Promotions and benefits like travel and professional development for lower level staff vary widely by practice department. On some teams, Program Associates get promoted and get to travel within a year. Others make staff wait for 2 years for these benefits - Strong culture of over working. Work life balance is not discouraged but you can look lazy if you don't take a few hours of overtime a week. - Many people in entry-level and internship positions already have Master's degrees but are not paid more than 40,000. - Lots of turnover in lower level positions because of above reasons
