First Week

[Craig79]

Good Afternnon all ,

Just thought I'd drop back in and say I've just completed my first week of my 2 weeks induction / Training - lots has gone on which has been mentioned in other posts , but I'd just like to add to what other people have said . It's by far the most interesting job I've ever had , and a job that really has me wanting and knowing as much as I can . You'll hear it a lot " Ask lots of questions " , and it's TRUE , the knowledge of the staff ( especially the Officers that have been in quite a few years) is brilliant, and they will share any knowledge with you , and answer ANY questions at all - I have the upmost respect for any Prison Officer after what I've seen this week, all the staff have each others backs , and it is nice to know .
I'll happily answer any questions about what goes on the first few days , I love it

[Cptkimura]

What has been your most memorable moment so far?

[Taff86]

I'm glad your enjoying so far mate!

[londonlad81]

Taff , you enjoyed it so far pal?
Craig, good stuff really want to hear how your getting on ...I also PM’d you...

[Taff86]

Ye been live for 3 or so months now, best decision I have made. People have noticed that I'm more myself these days so its all good thanks

[Cptkimura]

Hi Taff... Would you say it's everything you expected?? I've got my ARC on Dec 9th. I cannot wait!!

[dookie197]

Congrats on your first week!!

Did you have your hep B/TB jab, ive heard we need them but I havent heard anything from OH. Debating whether to call my doctor and arrange them myself

[Craig79]

Cheers all - And glad it's going well Taff -

Regarding jabs , no mention of anything regarding that.

Most memorable moment -- I'd honestly say the first time walking onto the Wing , no pictures or videos can describe really what's it's like, it's like driving a car, you can tell someone about it , but you wont feel what it's like to drive, till you have the keys and driving yourself -- if that makes sense .


I'm glad I waited for this job to start ...... it's worth it.

C

[JCOX4]

Nice one Craig, great that you are enjoying it!
How did the inmates react to your first time on the wing?
J

[Bearguy]

That’s great news Craig, many new starters with you ? Nerve wracking going onto the wing first time ?!

Taff, you’ll be part of the furniture now pal !

[dookie197]

I'm so excited to start in January!!! But also nervous, ive been into prisons before but never as an officer this will be new for me! love hearing about your first week experiences!!

[Craig79]

@JCOX4 - For the first day , there wasn't much interaction as I was just observing the routine , but they say hello Guv , Boss, Sir as the week went on, they know your new- come Thursday/Friday I just say hello , you ok , things like that -- You are allowed to talk to them , but they will let you know if they dont want to talk Haha.



@BearGuy - 6 started in total pal -- 2 officers , 2 OSGs and 2 NHS , I'll be training at Newbold with the other officer I'm with , and meet up with him at Lunch which is good .

@dookie197 - I was too, I think everyone is , but honestly the nerves do settle , Promise

[londonlad81]

You’ll be training over Xmas Craig but they shut the centres down for 2 weeks... any idea what you have to do?

[Bearguy]

DRINK

[Craig79]

Yeah , Exactly -- you have the choice to work - or take leave , your entitled to it , we were advised to take it off so they dont have to mess with rotas --- I agreed with her totally