Nonprofit Professionals

What do u write in a resignation letter? Do you keep it short and sweet or are details key?

What’s the most frustrating thing a coworker has ever done? For me, it was crossing stuff off of my to-do list when it was out on my desk! Unreal!

What is your greatest life accomplishment? Currently it has been raising my fur babies and creating my perfect version of family…. But come May it will be graduating with my doctorate in May… 🎓

Do you prefer having weekend plans or nothing planned at all? Nothing stresses me out more when my weekend is already spoken for with birthday parties, weddings, get togethers etc.
In my ideal world m… more

What are some of the most valuable lessons you’ve learned in your career? For me, it’s knowing I can’t “do it all” / help everyone. I was so green starting out 15 years ago…. Now I’m burnt out and kno… more

What’s your favorite reality show of all time? I’m going with an old school answer…. big brother! Traitors is good too…

What’s your best dad joke? Here’s mine…


What do you call a deer with no eyes?
I have no I-deer
🤣

Whats something you’re really proud of that isn't work related? I've been on a fitness journey and lost 22 pounds and counting…

What brings you joy?? Traveling to new places and being immersed in a new culture brings me joy….. Next on my travel list is Bali….

Is it ok to follow your boss and/or coworkers on social media? I think it’s fine to follow coworkers, but your boss? No way…

How are you feeling about the week ahead? For me, I will be covering for my boss while she is OTG, so the added responsibility is giving me a little pep in my step….not to mention next weekend the tab… more

Having a movie night with the family…. And everyone is laughing at me for sobbing during the final scene in Titanic where Jack and Rose reunite on the grand staircase…. What movie never fails to make … more

What’s the worst present you've ever received? When I was 10 years old I was allowed to open one present on Christmas eve. The present I chose was a pair of scissors.…. I was nervous how the next … more

Whats something you've recommended to friends recently- like a recipe, movie, book, or show? I recently lent a friend my grandmother’s meatball recipe and I will endlessly recommend “From Here to the Gr… more

Are you allowed to have visible piercings and/or tattoos at work? I had to use body makeup to cover up my finger tattoos at a former job…. my current job could care less

Just learned that my side gig can no longer afford to pay me since the federal loans and grants are frozen. I don't know how I will make ends meet without that money.

What’s the dumbest reason you've heard for why someone couldn't get their work done on time?

Would you rather never have to cook again or never have to clean again? I'm going never have to clean again, EASY. I despise keeping up with the house.…it’s neverending

Any child free people here? I'm feeling the pressure but I know motherhood isn't for me. I love kids, hell, I work with them on the daily. But I'm simply not interested in having kids of … more

What’s your favorite season and why? Summer is my favorite and I am having a hard time coping with the 15 degree weather + rain + snow 😩

Non profit workers are notoriously underpaid. What are some other ways a company can make their employees feel appreciated and valued?

Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day or are you like me and think it’s just a made up holiday to promote consumerism?

On a non-cynical note, here is a quote I saw on FB (The Subversive Lena) this morning:

“…To Valentin… more

What’s one thing you've done that you’d like to erase? For me, it’s getting a bit too ‘lit’ at my department’s Christmas party, ugh. Still hurts to think about…

Have you ever been to therapy? What has your experience been like? I’ve been seeing someone since 2013 and it truly saved my life.…

How do you deal with emotionally draining coworkers who can't take a hint when it’s not a good time to chat? Really struggling w/ this person and we share an office and there is no where else for … more

Do you think gender paygap is improving? Why or why not?

Coping with the Chief’s loss by pretending I live in a fantasy world. Would you rather have the ability to go back in time and change outcomes if you could or do you think it would be a slippery slope… more

My aura ring is telling me I'm stressed from this game… anyone else? ♥️💛 CHIEFS KINGDOM LETS GO

What’s the biggest salary increase you've experienced? I went from $27/hr to $35/hr and that felt big. I know someone who had a 40 percent increase though so that makes my experience feel puny. Ug… more

I just got let go due to budget cuts and things being on hold for grants. Anyone else facing issues due to political unrest at the moment?

What is one thing you've overcome that you feel really proud of? For me, it’s speaking up in meetings with the multidisciplinary team. I used to be so intimidated but now I have owned my seat at t… more

Has anyone ever unionized/gone on strike? Was it effective? There are talks about the nurses and some other dpts banding together to go on strike in the near future… and I want to weigh the pros and cons be… more

A Self-accountable Altruistic Humanitarian from Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Striving towards helping the disadvantaged who are homeless. But I lost my job through faults of my own because I could not tolerate … more

Do you share your salary with coworkers? Why or why not? I have with a select few, and it brought light to a wage compression issue that has since been corrected!

What’s the greatest super bowl commercial of all time? I'm going with old school Britney/Pepsi commercial.… iconic.

What is the biggest issue you are currently facing at your place of work? For me, we are dealing with extensive budget cuts and layoffs. Every day I walk in expecting to see a member of HR in my offic… more

How often does your place of work receive cost of living adjustments? Is it requires to offer it every ____ years? We haven't been adjusted since 2020 and management says they have no control over… more

Non-related work question bc we I need a break from work- who you got for the Superbowl? Chiefs Kindgom or Birds?

CHIEFS KINGDOM ALL THE WAY ♥️

How often do you being work problems home you? What about the other side if the coin- do you ever bring personal problems with you to work? I have started an
end of work shedding transition where the m… more