“E2G help available” by Will Kirkpatrick

If you’re interested in having a meaningful EA career but your experience doesn’t match the types of jobs that the typical white collar, intellectual EA community leans towards, then you’re just like me.

I have been earning to give as a nuclear power plant operator in Southern Maryland for the past few years, and I think it's a great opportunity for other EA's who want to make a difference but don’t have a PhD in philosophy or public policy.

Additionally, I have personal sway with Constellation Energy's Calvert Cliffs plant, so I can influence the hiring process to help any interested applicants.

Here are a few reasons that I think this is such an ideal Earn to Give career:

  • A high income job in a low cost of living area means you will be able to donate a significant portion of your paychecks and still live comfortably. [...]

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First published:
April 17th, 2025

Source:
https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/LeuLyJEXcjAkeB965/e2g-help-available

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