The 80,000 Hours Career Guide — Find a fulfilling career that does good Part 3: Three ways anyone can make a difference, no matter their job
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Sep 3, 2023 Learn about three ways anyone can make a difference in any job, including giving 10% of your income to the world's poorest people, promoting important causes, or helping others to have a greater impact.
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Skydiving Inefficiency
- Sponsored skydiving often raises less for charity than it costs in medical bills.
- From 1991-1995, skydivers raised £45,000 while incurring £610,000 in NHS costs.
Volunteer Costs
- Volunteers often cost organizations more than they contribute due to management overhead.
- Many volunteering schemes exist primarily to encourage future donations.
Effective Giving
- Donate 10% of your income to effective charities targeting the world's poorest.
- Studies suggest this can significantly improve their lives and potentially increase your own happiness.