Pros
I met great people in entry-level positions.
Cons
I had a toxic, verbally abusive manager. They constantly belittled me and got upset anytime I was socializing with other coworkers. I sought help from many other people at the organization and was consistently turned away by anyone with enough power to intercede. When the head of my department had given me a significant increase in responsibility, my direct manager took me out to coffee to tell me that I would fail at the new responsibility. I excelled with the new project and my manager went on to offer me a modest 1K raise in acknowledgment of my achievements. My time at NARAL damaged my workplace confidence. It took two healthier workplaces after my time there before I felt comfortable being myself at work. I also noticed that Black women were not given the same respect that their White peers. Black women who joined the staff were celebrated until they tried to improve the organization's culture.