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Sat, 12 May 2012 12:12:17 +0000

[…] read Maria’s first blog entry, and some of her words resounded heavily with me. In her post, she explains why she changed jobs: […]

By: María

María — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:19:58 +0000

Hi there! Thanks for your comment.
I don’t know about me being brave… I can tell that what feels right is stronger for me than other things, as I believe is the case for almost everyone (meaning, I do believe people are, generally speaking, good-natured). But I also know I have a privileged position: I was able to step aside from my first job in marketing and start a new job at the NGO (where I was paid much, much less) because I have a family who supports me. Not everyone has this economic facility to fall back on, however, I do believe them working in whatever they can is still brave.

By: Vanda S: C.Pereira

Vanda S: C.Pereira — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:23:15 +0000

Maria, from Argentina.

You are a brave young woman, who knows what your priorities are and you strive to get your goals. Your statement is so interesting because it shows what the youngsters have to face in order to finish studies and get a job nowadays. It isnt easy…it used to be a little bit better.

It´s fascinating to realize how you have managed to put your dreams and expectations together with a cause. I know very little about NGOs but I can imagine it is a challenging and rewarding task. All the best!