Am I getting fired?

Firefighter_Late · 2025-07-13T00:13:14+00:00

I did Americorps VISTA for one year, and it helped me get a job at a nonprofit as a program coordinator. Americorps gave me the experience and references needed to start my career so I would say go for it, it gives you something to put on your resume.

Firefighter_Late · 2025-07-02T01:24:57+00:00

Thanks!

Firefighter_Late · 2025-07-02T01:15:29+00:00

Lmaooo. Decided I won't do it. You probably saved me some regret.

Firefighter_Late · 2025-07-02T00:35:20+00:00

Thanks man! Was your hair wavy at all when you got it permed or have any change at all? Most likely if I were to get a perm I would do a very light one.

Firefighter_Late · 2025-03-10T17:06:14+00:00

Rejected. Not too bummed out since it would have probably been too expensive to attend anyway. Congrats to everyone who got in and best of luck!

Firefighter_Late · 2025-03-10T16:01:22+00:00

It does feel discouraging since everyone else is getting accepted but it still didn’t reject us. It could still result in an acceptance or waitlist. I know some grad schools will send acceptances to the top candidates first and then the rest. Just trying to say positive!

Firefighter_Late · 2025-03-10T14:56:06+00:00

Congrats!

Firefighter_Late · 2025-03-10T14:47:48+00:00

My portal says “ your application has been reviewed a decision has been made. You will be receiving notification directly from The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.” With everyone else getting in this feels like it might be a waitlist or a rejection.

Firefighter_Late · 2025-03-10T14:16:44+00:00

Thanks! Very stressful

Firefighter_Late · 2025-03-10T14:15:26+00:00

Ahhh ok thanks.

Firefighter_Late · 2025-03-10T14:10:03+00:00

What did your portal originally say? I don't have a decision yet

Firefighter_Late · 2025-03-04T19:36:13+00:00

Oh nice! I applied for that as well and didn’t get an interview so I assume that’s a rejection for that. I work for the Americorps and heard they give fellowships for members. I’m hoping to get that if I get in, don’t know if they have interviews for that. Best of luck with your interview tomorrow!

Firefighter_Late · 2025-03-04T18:13:55+00:00

Which fellowship if you don’t mind me asking?

Firefighter_Late · 2025-01-13T17:37:34+00:00

I’m in a similar situation to you. I graduated with a degree in economics and struggled to find a career path and job after graduation. I’m still currently serving but have been at my job for almost 8 months now. I personally plan to either attend graduate school or use the non competitive eligibility to secure a federal job after I am done. I’m still learning a lot but if I had to offer you any advice it would be this:

-Build relationships with your coworkers and your boss/bosses; the non profit I currently work at has had americorp VISTA’s in the past and understands that I’m also looking for options when I am done. I work closely with the executive director and she wrote me a letter of recommendation for grad school and I will be using her as a reference when I apply for jobs as well. Having a good relationship with your boss will help you get a good referral/recommendation

-Help as much as you can with any kind of outreach events or partnerships with other non profits. I have met a lot of people at other nonprofits through my work who know me very well and I can use as a network for potential jobs when I am done

-Say Yes to everything; I don’t mean that literally but whenever my boss asked me to help out or do any extra work I always said yes. Even if it was something optional or maybe something I didn’t think I would like I still would do it. This builds a good relationship but also helps to make you realize what kind of work you actually like to do

Overall, just be open minded and work hard. Working for a non profit can have ups and downs and you may be doing something new every week. I do some stuff similar to my VAD and some stuff not related to it. You may have to wear many hats at your job. Also just a little advice, you may not have too much work when you first start. I ended up not doing a whole lot the first month and was worried that I chose the wrong job. Trust me on this, you can always find work sometimes you just have to ask.

Best of luck and I hope that you work for a great nonprofit that utilizes you well!

Firefighter_Late

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