Entering the non-profit environment
I was nervous to begin working at Hudson Link, a non-profit that provides college education for incarcerated people in New York, because I had always heard that non-profits could be high-stress environments for a variety of reasons. However, walking into the doors of Hudson Link’s office on my first day challenged my preconceptions: everyone got up to shake my hand, introduce themselves, and some even complimented my resume. My boss greeted me with a hug and took me on a tour of the building and the free clothing boutique she runs for formerly incarcerated people. I was shocked to find how close-knit the 20 person office was, and even more surprised to realize that such a small office could accomplish so much good work. From even the first day, I knew that passion for a cause and a strong sense of community make all the difference in how an organization runs.
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