The 80000 Hours Career Guide — Find a fulfilling career that does good Part 11: One of the most powerful ways to improve your career — join a community.
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Sep 3, 2023 Learn about the benefits of joining a community for personal and professional growth, collaboration, and career improvement. Hear stories of people who have made significant impacts through community involvement. Find out how to identify and join various communities and the resources available for getting involved.
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Thomas and the Fish Welfare Initiative
- Thomas discovered an opportunity to start a impactful nonprofit at an effective altruism conference.
- Through this community, he received advice, funding, and joined an incubation program, leading to a successful charity.
Community vs. Networking
- Joining a community provides numerous potential allies at once, unlike simply adding contacts on LinkedIn.
- A strong community aids career advancement, friendship building, and amplifies impact.
Teamwork Advantages
- Forming a skilled team yields larger gains than individual work, even with shared profits.
- Teams benefit from specialization, shared fixed costs, and economies of scale.