knocked on people's doors and asked if they wanted their grass cut. My going rate was $5 per yard, regardless of size (there wasn't a wide nor extreme range in yard size then, the ... moreknocked on people's doors and asked if they wanted their grass cut. My going rate was $5 per yard, regardless of size (there wasn't a wide nor extreme range in yard size then, the neighborhood had a lot of cookie-cutter development to it). Satisfying demand was simple to the point of being foolproof: go to the houses where the grass was badly in need of being cut, the person would see me standing there with my own lawn mower, the acceptance rate was about 80%. I carried the gas can with me so that I could extend my potential range of work area with stopping. My number one customer base was the elderly people, because they were so glad and grateful to have someone offer to do it rather than having to ask someone or look for someone. In a few short weeks, I had an actual route of repeat customers, some of whom I'd cut their grass so regularly that after a while, I didn't even need to knock on the door each time. We had an arrangement, and I'd collect later if they were not home. I never got stiffed b... less
It’s a toss-up for me between day shift and overnight shift. Both shifts have all the veteran correctional officers who make the job easier. Overnights probably have the edge... moreIt’s a toss-up for me between day shift and overnight shift. Both shifts have all the veteran correctional officers who make the job easier. Overnights probably have the edge because the inmates are sleeping and in their cells all but thirty minutes of shift. I’m going to try to transfer to night shift soon.
I’ve only had two my entire life. My first job was at a grocery store and I started working at the prison shortly after I turned 22. Neither job is horrible. I didnt dislike ... moreI’ve only had two my entire life. My first job was at a grocery store and I started working at the prison shortly after I turned 22. Neither job is horrible. I didnt dislike the grocery store and I don’t dislike being a corrections officer. I’ll be glad to retire when I turn fifty.
I’ve been at my current job for over sixteen years. I have called in sick three times. I jokingly called in sick to my supervisor once claiming I had eye trouble. I said, &ld... moreI’ve been at my current job for over sixteen years. I have called in sick three times. I jokingly called in sick to my supervisor once claiming I had eye trouble. I said, “This is *my name*. I can’t make it to work today because I’m having eye trouble.“ he replied, “What’s wrong?” I responded with, “I can’t see going to work today.” He cussed at me and then laughed.Another time I called the captain’s office from the phone in the hallway where we wait until it’s time to go to work. I told the captain I was sick and couldn’t make it. He started to say, “I hope you feel better” before looking at the caller ID realizing where I was calling from. Thankfully he has a sense of humor and laughed. less
