80,000 Hours

80,000 Hours is a nonprofit organization based in London, England, United Kingdom, with a team of 13 members. The organization participated in Y Combinator’s S15 batch and operates in regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and remote areas. Founded with the aim to provide transparently explained advice based on the best research available for tackling the world’s most pressing problems, 80,000 Hours offers an online career guide, one-on-one advice, and introductions to help individuals take action. The career guide, developed over 10 years in collaboration with academics at Oxford, covers topics such as why not to ‘follow your passion’ and why medicine and charity work aren’t always the best ways to help others. Additionally, the organization provides a curated job board listing vacancies that are particularly promising for making a positive impact. 80,000 Hours is affiliated with the Global Priorities Institute at the University of Oxford and is funded by individual donors and philanthropic foundations, without accepting corporate sponsorship or advertising fees. While the advice is primarily aimed at talented college students and graduates aged 18–30, many of the ideas are relevant to a broader audience.