Executive summary: Providing “career insurance” through transition grants and social support can help mitigate risks and encourage more people to pursue high-impact EA projects.
Key points:
Quitting a job to pursue an EA project poses financial risks and career progression uncertainty.
Failed projects may negatively impact social status and recognition, both within and outside the EA community.
Direct help from EA networks, such as job search assistance and references, can provide a safety net.
Transition grants, given at end of a project or when ending early, can help individuals move on to new opportunities.
Publicly recognizing individuals who take on high-risk, high-reward projects can boost social status and encourage others.
Potential concerns include grant abuse and reduced pressure to succeed, but these may be outweighed by the benefits of enabling more impactful work.
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Executive summary: Providing “career insurance” through transition grants and social support can help mitigate risks and encourage more people to pursue high-impact EA projects.
Key points:
Quitting a job to pursue an EA project poses financial risks and career progression uncertainty.
Failed projects may negatively impact social status and recognition, both within and outside the EA community.
Direct help from EA networks, such as job search assistance and references, can provide a safety net.
Transition grants, given at end of a project or when ending early, can help individuals move on to new opportunities.
Publicly recognizing individuals who take on high-risk, high-reward projects can boost social status and encourage others.
Potential concerns include grant abuse and reduced pressure to succeed, but these may be outweighed by the benefits of enabling more impactful work.
This comment was auto-generated by the EA Forum Team. Feel free to point out issues with this summary by replying to the comment, and contact us if you have feedback.