80,000 Hours

80,000 Hours is a nonprofit organization founded to help people find careers that make a positive difference in the world. The organization's name reflects the approximate number of hours a person spends working over their lifetime. It provides career advice, research, and resources focused on identifying and pursuing high-impact careers, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence safety, biosecurity, global poverty reduction, and other cause areas aligned with effective altruism principles.

The organization conducts research on which careers have the most positive impact, publishes detailed career guides and profiles, and offers one-on-one career coaching. It has become a central hub within the effective altruism community for individuals seeking to align their professional work with their values and global priorities. 80,000 Hours has influenced thousands of people to pursue careers in emerging areas like AI safety and policy work.