MERCY Malaysia daysThe good things- Can start building towards a career in humanitarian sector
- Can travel to interesting places, depending on which projects are on-going
- See direct impact of donations going to the people we help
- Meet like-minded people who are looking for more than money in their work
- It's a recognizable brand among NGOs
The challenges- Very cost-conscious and always running understaffed
- Work-life balance difficult, as natural disasters do not follow a schedule
- Burn-out at work is a real possibility, need strong psychosocial support from family and friends
- People expect more from an aid worker, there's no room for error. This can be a huge strain
- Management can be quite remote from the operational personnel