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"Incredible experiences learning a new language and being immersed in a new culture" (in 95 reviews)
"Immersion in a new culture and language, doing work that makes a tangible positive impact" (in 58 reviews)
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- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Loved my experience ! It was awesome.
Cons
Nothing bad to say about it
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Great Experience. Highly recommend joining the Peace Corps.
Cons
Isolation, health issues, and low pay.
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
It is a great work environment, wonderful team makes and it federal agency has some great benefits.
Cons
Being field based, not as many offices in the U.S, so the team environment is a bit lacking
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
People are passionate about what they do
Cons
Don’t want to share now
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
International experience in development work
Cons
Can be very difficult at times and don't always have much support
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
For me, I loved Peace Corps for the cultural immersion. This will really depend on the individual and you have to come to this job with an open-mind.
Cons
For me, the con was that sometimes its hard to understand why are where you are as you, the volunteer, will most likely be the least qualified individual in the room when at your permeant site (there are some exception). Over time, you'll also begin to grow aware of inherent issues/ themes within Peace Corps that will impact your initial enthusiasm-- or so it did for me.
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
I got a lot of skills
Cons
It was hard all the time
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Friendly environment, mission-driven workforce, good work/life balance, government benefits
Cons
mid-level managers are hit or miss in terms of competence
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
No one else gives you the autonomy that Peace Corps gives you, and your experience is what you make of it.
Cons
There is no choice of site, and the pay is negligible. If you want to save the world, you will be disenchanted quickly.
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
You can make the experience what you want.
Cons
Terrible post leadership that did not listen to volunteers and did not provide resources
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