I just found an article from Rightnow Campaign founder Brian Mosely, who I think sums up some of my overall feelings right now…
Unsure of what step to take next, I contacted 40 mission organizations to see if there were any openings for a producer.
Instead of responses that were personal and specific to my inquiry, I received 39 packets of “Dear Friend†letters and brochures. Meanwhile, I watched as an accountant friend of mine was heavily recruited by the biggest accounting firms in the country. He was taken to dinner, golf, bowling … whatever it took to communicate his worth and importance.
Those experiences in 1998 and 1999 opened my eyes to a harsh reality. If you are interested in working in corporate America there is a good chance the companies will come to find you. If you are interested in using your passions to serve others, you will have to be extremely proactive. Instead of seeing my personal experience as a dead end, I formed the Rightnow Campaign in 2000.
The Rightnow Campaign looks very interesting… I’m looking more into their site right now.
You should too: www.rightnow.org
