Comments on: How to get a job at Oxfam – 5 easy steps http://angryafrican.net/2008/01/26/how-to-get-a-job-at-oxfam-5-easy-steps/ I have opinions. I am from Africa. I live here now. I blog. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:22:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: purpleamhariccoffee http://angryafrican.net/2008/01/26/how-to-get-a-job-at-oxfam-5-easy-steps/#comment-1597 purpleamhariccoffee Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:05:44 +0000 http://angryafrican.wordpress.com/2008/01/26/how-to-get-a-job-at-oxfam-5-easy-steps/#comment-1597 seems like i have barely a chance to go to ethiopia for a reason other than to meet my friend seems like i have barely a chance to go to ethiopia for a reason other than to meet my friend

]]> By: tsuro http://angryafrican.net/2008/01/26/how-to-get-a-job-at-oxfam-5-easy-steps/#comment-357 tsuro Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:07:15 +0000 http://angryafrican.wordpress.com/2008/01/26/how-to-get-a-job-at-oxfam-5-easy-steps/#comment-357 Great story. I can totally relate to the law of averages. My stats are very close to yours and like you, I kept thinking, 'why wouldn't you want to hire me? I'd hire me!' I have a question though. Big non-profit organisations, do they live up to their hype? Do they really do the good they set out or at least advertise they do or do they get lost in their size? Great story. I can totally relate to the law of averages. My stats are very close to yours and like you, I kept thinking, ‘why wouldn’t you want to hire me? I’d hire me!’

I have a question though. Big non-profit organisations, do they live up to their hype? Do they really do the good they set out or at least advertise they do or do they get lost in their size?

]]> By: Gwendelon Fairfax http://angryafrican.net/2008/01/26/how-to-get-a-job-at-oxfam-5-easy-steps/#comment-249 Gwendelon Fairfax Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:06:29 +0000 http://angryafrican.wordpress.com/2008/01/26/how-to-get-a-job-at-oxfam-5-easy-steps/#comment-249 I love your blog. My question: Why did you want to work for Oxfam? Has it been worth it? Having done my stint in academia and in the field with UN agencies, World Banker (wankers), and NGOs, I had enough of the hubris, inflated egos and self-righteousness of the humanitarian/development industry. I feel sick when I recall the corruption and bureaucratic jungle. It took me about 10 years to figure out that the system is designed to failed! So I packed my bags and found some real people who walk the talk. I didn't just want a job; I wanted to live my purpose. So we are this bunch of marvelous misfits who are 2000% committed to creating a happy (just, equitable, ecological) world. We made so many sacrifices. We left high paying jobs, invested all our money and time, sold our possessions, then borrowed more money to bring vision to reality. It was REAL tough but no regrets. We have a global action plan and we are doing it now. Well, I hope you got what we are looking for! All the best, GF I love your blog.

My question: Why did you want to work for Oxfam? Has it been worth it?

Having done my stint in academia and in the field with UN agencies, World Banker (wankers), and NGOs, I had enough of the hubris, inflated egos and self-righteousness of the humanitarian/development industry. I feel sick when I recall the corruption and bureaucratic jungle. It took me about 10 years to figure out that the system is designed to failed! So I packed my bags and found some real people who walk the talk. I didn’t just want a job; I wanted to live my purpose. So we are this bunch of marvelous misfits who are 2000% committed to creating a happy (just, equitable, ecological) world. We made so many sacrifices. We left high paying jobs, invested all our money and time, sold our possessions, then borrowed more money to bring vision to reality. It was REAL tough but no regrets. We have a global action plan and we are doing it now.

Well, I hope you got what we are looking for! All the best, GF

]]> By: Vasco Pyjama http://angryafrican.net/2008/01/26/how-to-get-a-job-at-oxfam-5-easy-steps/#comment-72 Vasco Pyjama Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:29:18 +0000 http://angryafrican.wordpress.com/2008/01/26/how-to-get-a-job-at-oxfam-5-easy-steps/#comment-72 Woah. That's all you had to do? I had to sell my soul to Oxfam Australia since I was like 18. All the tin rattling on the side of the streets. Only then I was employed by Oxfam Australia when I was 28, then by Oxfam Great Britain when I was 32. Count yourself lucky. Woah. That’s all you had to do? I had to sell my soul to Oxfam Australia since I was like 18. All the tin rattling on the side of the streets. Only then I was employed by Oxfam Australia when I was 28, then by Oxfam Great Britain when I was 32. Count yourself lucky.

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