One colleague had been in the same job for more than 20 years and he constantly had people popping in and out to help with odd jobs, tell him their news, or just have a chat. He got to see the young people grow up and to find out how their involvement in youth work benefited them in the long run.
I would love to stay in my current neighbourhood for many years, but long-term commitment is not as feasible as it once was. This is particularly the case in the voluntary sector, with its patchy funding and vulnerability to cuts. It is increasingly typical to work under funding contracts of two years or less, and this brings massive uncertainty for workers and young people.
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