Pros
Being at Sama is to become a gladiator in the greatest battle against inequality and to help give work and education to those that lost in the lottery of life. It is to spend everyday around people who leave you inspired by their brilliance, dedication, and resilience. It is that village of people creating change in the world, some of us are seeking to be part of. The work nurtures a strong dynamism and agility to go back to the drawing board or explore a new path. The experience helps you become more adaptable and to devote yourself to a greater good, detaching from personal ego. The work is always evolving because technology and social factors are so multifaceted. Creative thinking is fostered because every possible resource needs to be explored.
It's also a lot like working at home if your home was a beautiful light filled top floor office with skylights that you can hear the rain pitter pattering, hilarious dogs, comfy sofas, yoga in the building, a kitchen full of beautiful healthy yummy things, and the coolest genius "roommates" to discuss anything in the world with. Oh and you step out into the heart of the pulsing Mission District full of cuisine from every place in the world.
Cons
Fighting inequality is a battle. It is not a standard shift at the factory to clock in and out of. It requires a lot of heart and stamina because poverty is a monster with many limbs and there is no single solution to overcoming it. Some days it feels very heavy because inequality is a never-ending battle and the weight of it all sometimes follows you home and sits on your mind or your inbox.
