Pros
I see a lot of negative talk about MAC online, which is why I feel inclined to write about my experience working for Minnesota Autism Center. I think a lot of the negativity probably has to do with the type of work, which is not for everyone. However, I have found MAC to be a great place to work. First and foremost the clients are just purely amazing, I don’t really have words for how much joy they bring. The MAC programming really helps these youth develop integral life skills. It’s the first human service job where I have seen such huge progress with clients in such a short time frame. As an employer, I feel like they have my back, I have supportive supervisors who provide great insight, and the best colleagues! I also love how each season there are a variety of annual events that we put on: picnics, field days, musicals, garden clubs, sport clubs, basketball tournaments, and the list goes on. There is never a monotonous day at work!
Cons
I would take a lot of the negativity online with a grain of salt; with any job there are challenges, especially in mental health, but the challenges at MAC have to do with them demanding an environment for these kids to flourish. Simply put, MAC is a great place to work, and the best place for these kids.
