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Would the Beehaw community be interested in some pay-it-forward action? (beehaw.org)
submitted 8 months ago by admin@beehaw.org to c/chat@beehaw.org
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Currently, we have $6,500.91 in our hopper.

It just seems weird having all of those, mostly, unused funds sitting there doing nothing.

I just wanted to start the conversation about the possibility of paying-it-forward in some capacity. For example, a certain percentage of monthly contributions could go to a charity.

What are your thoughts?

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[โ€“] Auzy@beehaw.org 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Maybe not a salary.. But, maybe a small contribution to each admin on a rotating cycle each month as thanks? As in general, I find volunteers of things never get the thanks they deserve, and long term, eventually, it takes a few small things and it becomes a slog.

[โ€“] Lionir@beehaw.org 1 points 8 months ago

I don't know if money would really help with things not feeling like a slog to be honest. I mean, put in another context, do you feel that your workplace is more rewarding because they pay you? For me personally, it doesn't really. I think it'd be nice to do more community-oriented events though.