Pros
-Doing great work (helping kids stay in school and on track to graduate)
-Amazing, incredible people: I can't stress this enough. The people here are phenomenal: supportive, caring, fun, friendly, smart, diverse.
-Working in an environment where progressive thinking and positive change is encouraged.
-Working where you can try, but if you make mistakes, people help you build back up, instead of treat you as a failure.
Cons
As a Senior Corps Member:
-It is easy to overwork and be overworked.
-It is easy to feel disconnected from the broad work (working with kids).
-Pay is small (but not unlivable).
In general:
-It can be thankless and difficult work.
-Long hours is normal.