A Correctional Sense of Humor
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Alex
Bit of an old thread revival but Campi’s last post is so true. I both like the fact my BS meter is higher than the average persons and don’t like it, something to be said about ignorance is bliss as it can be very aggravating (and sad in a pitiful way) when someone is professing some truth or story to you despite you pointing out its flaws. My brother in Law is a con artist / Fraud guy (can’t choose family I guess…) and we don’t even see him much anymore because it so painful every time he opens his mouth...
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The Little Note
It’s so easy for the corrections professionals to become all Corrections is a 24/7 endeavor, so we often think we need to be engaged 24/7. Most corrections professionals want to do their very best and this requires great dedication and hard work. Certainly, we need to be loyal, and while we are at work and on-the-clock we need to be focused and fully engaged... read full story
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