The 5 stereotypes of a typical humanitarian worker
1)
No,
humanitarians workers are not all communists or ecologists ! Just like
everyone, We enjoy having twenty minute showers (without thinking about mother
Earth), taking our 4x4 to work every day, and complain about paying taxes!
2)
We
do not wear only hippy clothes, have dread locks and smock joints. Zara,
H&M and Gap are also our favorite shops. We do watch TV reality shows, and love
having a smart phone.
3)
No,
we are not idealistic, nor love and help everyone. We are not ready to go on
the field anywhere including dangerous areas. We first check if it’s a good (safe?)
area to travel, if it’s sunny and if there’s a swimming pool in the estate !
4)
Don’t
be mistaken, it’s not easy to work in an Non-Governmental Organization. Just
like anyone searching for employment, we also need good skills and related work
experiences in order to find a job. Take a look yourself at the job offers :
you must have eight years of studies and speak five languages to find a job as
a secretary. So, please, do not think that we imposters !!
5)
Most
of all, not all of us have personal problems that we try to solve by helping
others, this is a prejudice. We are as healthy as you are! It’s not that crazy
to try to help, right (is it?) ?
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