Entering the social sector: Expectation vs reality

A Jawan-style reality check.

by Saba Kohli Dave

2 min read

1. You believe you will have the energy to do good work untiringly

Expectation:

Reality:

A battered SRK wrapped up in bandages-Jawan

2. What you think an org which calls itself ‘feminist’ will feel like

Expectation:

Reality:

Bare-chested SRK sauntering through a group of women-Jawan

3. What you think overthrowing the system is going to entail

Expectation:

Reality:

4. You’re planning your freedom because you heard the social sector has less hierarchy

Expectation:

Reality:

A nervous SRK saluting his superior-Jawan

5. What you think your work-life balance will be

Expectation:

SRK with both his arms raised to the same level-Jawan

Reality:

6. What you think negotiating with funders is going to look like

Expectation:

Reality:

Tags: Nonprofit Humour, social sector

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Saba Kohli Dave

Saba Kohli Dave is an editorial associate at IDR, where she is responsible for writing, editing, sourcing, and publishing content. She has a degree in anthropology and is interested in development and education from a ground-up perspective. She has worked with the Social Work and Research Centre, Barefoot College, and the School for Democracy. Saba’s experience includes building models for rural community libraries and making curriculums on democratic and constitutional values.

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