Sama reviews

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.

Sama is a great place to work for anyone who is looking to begin or expand a career. Sama is especially for people that put their heart into their work. The salaries are great for a non-profit and the infrastructure is just as excellent. I have grown more in 1.5 years at Sama than I did in my previous 15 years in the workforce. In a microwave world, work that really matters doesn't matter to most because we are looking for quick fixes to get us through a project or assignment rather than digging deep to create substantial solutions. The thing I love about Leila Janah is the way she challenges and stretches you as a worker. It is a privilege to work with someone with such passion and a great brain to pick. My passion is helping those that are in need of empowerment and I have the right job and CEO for that.