I started working here as an 18 year old with very...

I started working here as an 18 year old with very radical political views, but hardly any understanding of how government and democracy operate. At 21 now and still working at OCA, here is my review.
Not only is the pay better than any job I could get at this age with no degree, working here helped me develop my skills as a professional worker by lifting me up as an individual during a tough turning point in life, promoting me to higher level positions, and helping me to move away from the idealistic (admittedly sometimes conspiracy-driven) attitude I came in with. I have a more advanced approach to critical thinking when it comes to policy, I have confidence, and I have probably the best leadership training under my belt at a very young age. I'm very grateful for the experience I got here.