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[quote=Anonymous]Look for new jobs, but also look into being promoted.  How long have you been at that nonprofit?  Can you become a Program Manager from assistant?  It looks good for employers to see you have been promoted at a company.

If not, ask your boss what you need to do to be promoted.  Ask for a timeline and if they know of any positions opening up.  Make yourself indispensable.  If you're interested in a a different department, speak to someone in that department.  I know everyone is work/life balance and all, but I worked my tail off (as did my now spouse) to make ourselves valuable where we worked.  This led to promotions, and then job changes with higher salaries. I am not the, "I have a gym class at 8AM I can't go to the meeting" person.

USAID jobs is a good idea, but I know some people who apply forever and don't get anywhere, so I think it is good to have different plans.  Look into private sector jobs too, even Executive Assistants.  A former colleague of my sister's became an EA in the private sector and she managed other EAs and was making into the 6 figures. Previously she had been a Program Manager, but made more $ as an EA.

If you aren't interested in programs, look into development/advancement.  Fundraising can move all over including higher education where you can make decent money and some universities will pay a portion of your kids college fees (depending on # of years employed).  They also have development at hospitals, non profits, etc, and you can spin it into different careers.

As for your boyfriend, talk to him, ask him his 5 year plan.  He should also contact SAIS career services for ideas and network at alumni events, I am sure there are plenty in DC.  He should go for informational interviews and ask to be connected to alumni who work where he would like to go into.

I know many people out of policy school who don't get their dream job, so they become an analyst while they apply for FSO, or clearances, etc.  But know if he goes into government he won't make big bucks right away either, it is about sticking it out for the pension or using it to go into private sector later.

Good luck!

I would save, invest, save right now.  Don't brunch, get a second job on the weekends, babysit or go work at a place you love to buy stuff.  I would not buy new clothes, look at thrift stores or Poshmark.  If you love makeup go work at Sephora to get the discount.  No fancy purses, don't get the newest iPhone, don't buy a car, walk or bike everywhere.

Since you both are young can you rent somewhere cheap together or can you rent a room in cheaper accommodation?  I know everyone wants to live in a fancy building with a gym, but you don't need that.  Run outside, buy a pair of dumbbells and do it at home.  Youtube workout videos.  My husband and I literally lived in an awful place for awhile to save money.  Don't live anywhere that is dangerous, but try and cut costs where you can and invest that money.

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