Posted by Jerry Stuckle on 07/02/06 19:37

larry@portcommodore.com wrote:
>>Same thing here in the U.S. However, it generally also means they don't have
>>enough to pay the going rate, and may be looking for a "donation".
>>
>>I can't say about this offer, though.
>>
>
>
> I work for a non-profit, the minus is the low pay (usually but not all
> the time), but the benefit is long term stability and long-term
> projects. Projects such as this aren't 'get it out the door' one-off
> jobs but lets build something that actually works and keep refining it
> type stuff. Along with this is a lot less stress and knoing you are
> doing good stuff.
>

You can get long term stability and long term projects in the commercial world,
also. Yes, there is the pressure to get it out the door - but the emphasis in
good development shops is to get something that works well. It's not at all
unique to non-profits.

Stress also depends on the job and the company. I've done some pro-bono work
for non-profits which has been incredibly stressful. And some which has had no
stress.

But yes, there is the thought that you know you're doing something good. That
counts a lot, which is why I still do pro bono work.

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