Moredread wrote: ↑Fri Dec 01, 2017 6:08 am
Like others, it's the challenge that's the big draw to the job. I'll actually be taking a pay cut but I know money isn't everything.
Walking out the door at the end of a shift knowing you've done a good job if far more important.
Couldn’t agree more with your closing statement, like many, we will be taking a pay cut but if you are in this sort of job for the money then you are choosing the wrong profession. Knowing that you have possibly helped someone and having that satisfaction at the end of the day is key.
Every officer I’ve spoken to has said that they enjoy getting up everyday and going to the job as no 2 days are the same, obviously there are those that hate the job as can be seen from a few posts on here and almost every post on KTD but this happens in every job.
Only one person has questioned why I would want to become a prison officer, the rest are fully supportive and 2 of my friends have asked me to keep them updated on the progress and training as they will be applying when it’s time for them to leave the Army.
Anyway, I digress. Good luck Moredread and everyone else embarking on this chosen career.