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title: "The 10 \"Worst things\" about serving in the Habitat AmeriCorps Program"
description: Read a fun blog on the 'worst things' about serving as an AmeriCorps member with Twin Cities Habitat - because there aren't really any negatives!
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# [The 10 "Worst things" about serving in the Habitat AmeriCorps Program](https://www.tchabitat.org/blog/habitat-americorps-program-top-10)

 Written by [Guest Blogger](https://www.tchabitat.org/blog/author/guest-blogger) | 3:15 PM on April 9, 2019

*Guest blog by Shannon Twiss, *  
*Lead Volunteer Coordinator and AmeriCorps Service Member *

Welcome, reader, to my experience as an AmeriCorps member over the last two years in the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity program! In case the quotation marks aren't a dead giveaway, the headers below are all in jest. I have truly loved my time in AmeriCorps, and below are just a few reasons why. 

### I'm sick of my people 

I see my roommates at work and my coworkers at home. I’m stuck with a tight-knit, passionate, caring community of people who live and work together.

### Strangers talk to me

I’ve become a walking advertisement. When I wear the Habitat for Humanity logo, strangers ask me about it, and I’m forced to talk about how much I love my service.

### I have no time for Netflix

My social calendar is *too* full! With all these new friends, I barely have time for anything else.

### My sweet-tooth is too satisfied

I eat more sweets. Habitat for Humanity staff deeply appreciate AmeriCorps members’ service, and often express it in the form of donuts.

### My resume is too full! 

I keep learning new things. Apparently, one skill set is not enough. Instead I keep accidentally acquiring new ones.

### I've learned to manage my money too well 

I’m on a budget. By choosing to live and serve on a limited living allowance, I’ve come to understand some of the experiences of the people I’m serving and the challenges they face.

### Adding work clothes made my wardrobe huge

I get my hands (and clothes) dirty. If I spend a day on a construction site, I come home with paint and dirt under my nails, and a sense of satisfaction at having made a tangible difference in someone’s life.

### I've lost my single status

I lost the fun and freedom of single life. I had the unfortunate experience of falling in love with a fellow member who shares my values, goals and commitment to service.

### My comfort zone has been obliterated

I’ve been forced out of my comfort zone. Sticking to the things I know is an option that has not been made available to me.

### I have to go to law school

My education award is burning a hole in my pocket. AmeriCorps supports its members with an education award, and it keeps burning holes in my pockets. Now I need new pants.

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