I've got a friend who just returned after 6 years in Alaska. He said if you come to Alaska in the summer, you'll never want to leave. And if you come in the winter, you'll never want to come back.
Learn to be assertive and don't let the inmates bully you at all. Also be firm but fair. And above all don't let the inmates get away with making any comments about your looks. If they do jack up fast in front of there home boys.
I hear AK DOC just had a vote of no confidence against your director and that you guys are really having a bad time up there. Good luck and welcome to ther boards.
Its going well.... I just got rained out of doing yard work... so im sitting down and having a beer and watching King of the Hill thats a good day in my book!