Pauliina

Also posted on the EA Forum. I recently started a new position as the head of operations for AFFINE. Though I have worked in ops roles before, this one comes with a new kind of responsibility - the first time I have nobody telling me exactly what to do or...

TL;DR: Figure out what needs doing and do it, don't wait on approval from fellowships or jobs. If you... * Have short timelines * Have been struggling to get into a position in AI safety * Are able to self-motivate your efforts * Have a sufficient financial safety net ......