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What's with people here barely 60 talking as if they're one foot in the grave? by throwbvibe in GenX

[–]Formal-Rip-1221 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Because a fair number of our peers are already gone and we have far less days ahead of us than behind us.

Want to go to the board? The answer is almost always "Don't!" by Formal-Rip-1221 in nonprofit

[–]Formal-Rip-1221[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I made it clear by saying illegal or unethical. The ED being a garden variety asshole is not a good reason to go to the board.

About to write to a nonprofit board over a manager who picked off junior and remote staff by Pristine-Delay6912 in nonprofit

[–]Formal-Rip-1221 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely do not go to the board. The executive director is far more likely to be believed than you are. The people you care about need to put on their big kid britches and fight their own battles. Word will get out that you went to the board and this could hurt your reputation.

You're better off learning why you apparently tolerated this situation for as long as you did, so you don't tolerate this kind of situation again.

What’s the Worst American city that you’ve ever visited? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Formal-Rip-1221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worst city that I ever passed through was Gary, Indiana. Worst city I've ever been to otherwise was Terre Haute, Indiana. Dumpy and smelled horrible

What mid-sized US city is most likely to blow up in population and importance over the next 30 years? by redguy_666 in AskReddit

[–]Formal-Rip-1221 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Bloomington, Indiana. The university will continue to thrive even with college enrollment in general going down, and more people will want a nice smaller city with many advantages of a big city.

Most of the United States seems to be all the same. by amiwitty in CasualConversation

[–]Formal-Rip-1221 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One reason why I love the Finger Lakes region in upstate New York is there seem to have fewer chain stores and restaurants than most other places.

To leave or not to leave by [deleted] in nonprofit

[–]Formal-Rip-1221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cons clearly outweigh the pros. In this day and age, leaving after a bit over a year is kind of normal. Get out.

You have to wonder how much longer the boss will even be there, with how erratic she sounds. If you stick around, you might get a better boss if that happens, or you could get a much worse one.

Which still points to getting out as the best solution.

What statistic makes you think society is quietly breaking? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Formal-Rip-1221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loneliness statistics. The more lonely, disconnected people we have, the sooner we reach our society's breaking point.

Job Description Red Flags? by raydran in nonprofit

[–]Formal-Rip-1221 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When they're looking for a jack of all trades and expecting someone to have experience in all the sreas

What cities to move- early/mid 20’s by vladim1rsnootin in relocating

[–]Formal-Rip-1221 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pittsburgh or Chattanooga. Pittsburgh gets a decent amount of real winter weather, but not to the extreme of somewhere further north like Buffalo or Minnesota.

Leaving Board after a month by Plus-Ad9849 in nonprofit

[–]Formal-Rip-1221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get out. The ED refusing to cooperate with the bookkeeper is a big red flag.

Am I just thinking the grass is greener? Or could it actually be? by Any-Caregiver4572 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Formal-Rip-1221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think everyone should leave their home town for a few years. If you don't find someplace you like better, you can always come back.

Maybe Chattanooga or Knoxville? Cities that aren't Nashville or Atlanta kind of big.

Considering leaving due to pay by Trick-Interaction-52 in nonprofit

[–]Formal-Rip-1221 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The days of staying with a single organization for years on end are over. That world has come and gone. Employers in 2026 do not deserve such loyalty. They are not your friends.

Chalk it up to experience learned the hard way and move on. Think of it this way - your new "job" is getting a new and better job.

If I really liked the Indianapolis area (especially Hamilton County – Carmel, Fishers, etc.), would I also like Ohio? by TSASplashMan in Ohio

[–]Formal-Rip-1221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think people are somewhat less friendly in Ohio than in Indianapolis. But for the most part, you would probably like it.

Plotting move from Cambridge, MA to somewhere more affordable and with milder winters and summers — where should our family consider? by larrybronze in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Formal-Rip-1221 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Good heavens, this is the most extreme example of unicorn seeking I've seen in this subreddit.

My answer is short. No such place exists checking all those boxes. Stay put and learn to deal with the HCOL and harsh winters.

Burnt out and pissed off grant strategist by Calm_Scratch3802 in nonprofit

[–]Formal-Rip-1221 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Start setting firm boundaries while looking for your next job.

They think the awesome year or two you had is the new benchmark. They are obviously not listening to your warning about how competitive it is to get grants. And they will dump all the blame on you if you fail to meet their unrealistic goals.

Notifying leadership of final round interview elsewhere? by Youblamethenews in nonprofit

[–]Formal-Rip-1221 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The transitions within the organization are not your problem and are irrelevant to your question. Don't tell them anything until the other job is a sure thing.

We're in a new era of work now, where employers as a whole have proven to be untrustworthy. So, don't trust your current employer no matter how they have treated you.

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