What I wish was different
To be quite honest, I wish we'd been paid a more competitive salary. I understand we shouldn't want to work purely for the money, but for the time, energetic, and emotional commitment and expenditure, a higher base salary would've been very nice. As staff, we have myriad networking opportunities, spend time on a beautiful Northern Michigan lake, lead and enjoy activities with campers and each other, and housing and meals are included, but better pay would absolutely be a welcome change.