Eff non-profit work!

Today, my boss created and gave me my new VAD (VISTA Assignment Description) which lists all the things I need to accomplish for my work during my year of service. HOLY CRAP. 14 partnerships? 24 mentors recruited over the age of 55 by August? What in the world did I get myself into.

As much as I like the mission of my work, I will NEVER AGAIN do non-profit work or volunteer recruitment, especially senior volunteer recruitment. One of the hardest things in the world. Seriously. Ugh. I hate this. Not seniors. Recruiting seniors as volunteers.

At least this is a one year position. It is giving me great experience and helps me develop professional skills. Plus, I learned what I do not want to do as far as jobs and careers, which is just as important.

I wish I could find the job/career I love. Something that I wake up in the morning and jump out of bed to do. That's when I know I've found my calling. My internship I had last semester of senior year was good experience, but not something I want to do. I don't think I want to work with kids ever again in my life. Not that there is anything wrong with children and I think they are adorable, but not so adorable to work with. Yeah. Both this and my internship were things that when I woke up, I subconsciously thought to myself..I don't want to go today. I mean it's not terrible and I'm sure there are worse things out there. In addition I'm grateful I do have something in this plummeting economy. However, non-profit is not the way to go for me. No way.