An idealist’s worst nightmare

Most people do not like change, particularly if an organization has been operating the same way for 20+ years.

You will face critics and feel discouraged, capacity building is not easy.

It is extremely frustrating when everyone in the organization is not on the same page, and heck, a lot of time they are not even in the same book.

When they say 24/7…sometimes, it actually happens

Yes, sometimes you will work a ton, and I mean a ton in one week. Every VISTA has been there, and feel free to complain (not too much!) about it to other VISTAs. But don’t make a habit of it, and

use your comp time so you don’t get burned out.