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January 28, 2019

Saas-Bahu reactions for your everyday nonprofit life

Merely rolling your eyes isn't a satisfying enough response to the things we hear as development sector professionals.

by Sneha Philip
2 min read

Here are some (over)reactions inspired by Indian soap operas to help you respond to your family, friends, and strangers.

1. “You work in the development sector? Development of what?”

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2. “My friend’s sister’s nephew’s girlfriend also works for a nonprofit. You probably know her.”

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3. “But why? You could earn so much more in the corporate sector!”

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4. “Can my son spend some time at your office next week? He’s applying to US universities and his career counsellor told him he needs voluntary experience to get in.”

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5. “Beta, why did you spend so much time studying engineering/medicine/insert illustrious degree if you were going to do volunteer work.”

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Related article: Sh*t people say in the development sector

6. “What a great way to take a break and re-energise!”

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7. “So, when do you plan to get a real job?”

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8. “Oh I’m really into charity too… I donate all my kids’ old clothes to my maid.”

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9. “You really are doing God’s work, beta.”

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Sneha Philip

Sneha leads content development and curation at IDR. Prior to IDR, she worked at Dasra and EdelGive Foundation, across research and diligence verticals, on issues such as health, sanitation, gender, and strategic philanthropy. Sneha also worked at AIESEC—the world’s largest youth-run nonprofit organisation, and was a founding member of a language training company in Budapest, Hungary. She has an MA in Development Studies from the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex and a BA in Economics from St Xavier’s College, Mumbai.

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