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Old 06-12-2008, 10:24 AM   #1
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Well..... I survived my first week! (We work seven 12-hour shifts in a row up here... the first week is 6pm-6am and then a week off.... then we work 6am-6pm then a week off)

I'm psyched because I learned a LOT. For the first 2 days I worked the day shift with one guy- he showed me a lot of stuff. It was a little hard to remember everything he said but I followed him around & tried to figure it out. The third day through today I worked with another guy... this dude knows SO much... he totally impressed me. I can see how being really good with people can get you ahead in this job. He showed me how to do things once and then let me do them myself. I love that because it's easier for me to learn that way.

My whole shift is a blast- everyone plays practical jokes on each other and jokes around- it's SO fun- even the Shift Sargeant is hilarious.

I did my first pat searches today- booked people in completely on my own. I got to talk down a very agitated female that came in. They even toughened me up a little & talked me into shocking myself with the EID. I did it 3 times... I think I earned some street cred... haha

Anyways, it's 6:30 AM and I need to go to bed! YAY for corrections! haha
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Old 06-12-2008, 01:15 PM   #2
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Excellent! Which prison did you go to?

More importantly, how is the recruiting mission going?
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That's a crazy work schedule.

Glad to hear you're enjoying your new job and your new co-workers. More congratulations and good luck to you.
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Congrats... I am suprised that you didnt have to go to an academy.... they just droped you in thats freaken nuts... I am glad you are enjoying it!
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Well..... I survived my first week! (We work seven 12-hour shifts in a row up here... the first week is 6pm-6am and then a week off.... then we work 6am-6pm then a week off)

My whole shift is a blast- everyone plays practical jokes on each other and jokes around- it's SO fun- even the Shift Sargeant is hilarious.

Congrats co_toughgirl I would like a schedule like that. 1 week of work and 1 week off. Nice.
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Glad that you are liking it!!
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I will have to go to an academy-- but it's full for about a year so I'm in line...
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I will have to go to an academy-- but it's full for about a year so I'm in line...

What would be the point of going to the academy after you worked the job for a year? That's weird.
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I am not and did not read this whole thread...

My first piece of advice for a FNGirl would be do not listen to anyone when they are talking about another staff member. Make your own decision concerning each staff member. May be the person telling you to watch this person and that person is actually the person you need to watch......


I'm just saying
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I am not and did not read this whole thread...

My first piece of advice for a FNGirl would be do not listen to anyone when they are talking about another staff member. Make your own decision concerning each staff member. May be the person telling you to watch this person and that person is actually the person you need to watch......


I'm just saying
Outstanding advice.
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