Good place to learn about the world, bad place for mental wellbeing - Civic Engagement City Year Employee Review

3.0
26 Aug 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Young people can learn a LOT here about professionalism, work ethic, etc. The mission is good.

Cons

Very strict rules around fraternization, very intense workload, very bad pay

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5.0
29 Jan 2026
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

Community, connection, support, and its a great place for recent graduates to go until they figure the next step.

Cons

You won't make a lot of money.

4.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You do very meaningful work and the staff truly care about you and what you are doing.

Cons

School placements can be quite far from where you live, and the days are long (7:30 am - 5 pm). Often is exhausting, but you stay for the kids.

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