Today, I was bitched out by my supervisor because of my lack of "customer service" skills. I work at a jail and all my "customers" are criminals. FML
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jailofc 1
Hey everyone I am the OP, I am a CO at a very "nice" jail as I like to think, we treat our inmates with respect as long as they show respect back ( I didn't mean to start a political debate here haha). Basically, I thought it was stupid to be bitched out about my "customer service" because that is a very strange thing to say about a jail, where SAFETY and SECURITY should be priority. And frankly, I don't believe my *accused* criminals should be served in any other way besides providing safety and security.
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Pleonasm 36
Did you throw quarters at them?
laurenlovesjb 20
Everybody's a critic.
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laurenlovesjb 20
Everybody's a critic.
MartinAlex 1
I know right. Soon the customers are probably going to file complaints againt OP!
DooleyFTW 17
Well they have to have high standards in prisons! They are treated better than school kids these days anyways!
102Percent 5
I just watched the Shawshank Redemption and for some reason im on the crminals' side. Nahh this is real life FYL.
MindFreakazoid 10
8 - Pink Floyd would agree
letmehavemytea 21
65- don't be a douche and judge people on what music they like. She can listen to whatever music she wants.
allyshark48 2
Omg I luv jb too
KageKaldaka 6
Same here... Bieber can burn for all I care...I honestly fear for the future of he music industry...
KageKaldaka 6
Same here... Bieber can burn for all I care...I honestly fear for the future of he music industry...
KageKaldaka 6
65, I did the same. Bieber can burn for all I care...I honestly fear for the future of he music industry if the crap that Justina Bieber "sings" is considered good music...I quit listening to the radio because there were very VERY few songs that were not promoting shallow, egocentric values such as getting laid, drunk, or high. Want some decent music? Check out Veela, Nonelikejoshua, H_8 Seed, Soundoftheaviators Echelon, Jackle App, Wooden Toaster, Ephixa... There are several artists whose music you can get for either free or very cheap that is much better than the crap that is put on the radio.
15Erik 21
Ahh corporate radio. Where Y.O.L.O. Became famous. Worthless shit infecting the low-minded commoners. Yes, i hate this hip-hop, rap, and pop mainstream shit. They all can get tossed into a biohazard waste dump.
Olympiakos10 15
How does this go from jail to Justin bieber? FML these days...
katrinahope 3
I know what you mean, I work in a jail as well. FYL
unknown_user5566 27
My husband was a corrections officer for a couple of years, too. My understanding was that you WANTED to build rapport with he inmates (within reason) so they'd be more cooperative with you.
BobbieH 19
That's exactly right. If you mistreat the inmates you are creating a bad situation for everyone. Having a rapport and treating the inmate with respect is the best way to keep a peaceful and cooperative environment. Makes everyone safer!
Pleonasm 36
Did you throw quarters at them?
Inheritance 10
I throw half dollars my good sir.
TechnicolorNova 7
I throw silver and gold dollars.
xXHollowIchigoXx 17
I throw handcuffs on them.
whyusofat 17
Do they even make halfdollars anymore? I havent seen one in years!
miserypoison 13
Criminals have their say in what's satisfying or not too! Lol jokes, they don't have a say.
Pleonasm 36
Their major complaint was that the other inmates had too much trouble finding the soap bars when dropped in the shower. They requested better contrast in the colours. Otherwise they complained that cardboard cutlery didn't lend itself to making shivs as well as the old cutlery in the canteen.
MelTheGreat 23
Yeah, they can't be in prison like, "I killed four people... But can I get some softer sheets up in here?"
xXHollowIchigoXx 17
I honestly cannot imagine what it is OP did that could make his manager say he "lacks costumer skills". Maybe he works at the cafeteria and falls under pressure (being that they're dangerous criminals) and gives them freebies?
Senseless_487 29
Generally, 53, it's the inmates themselves who work in the cafeteria.
mbusey 20
Better keep em happy. They're in jail for a reason
Senseless_487 29
You're right. They're in jail for a reason. Therefore they don't deserve to be happy.
DURPINATOR3000 6
Agreed 14
DingoCJ 15
The customer is always right!
unknown_user5566 27
14- I do agree with your general statement, but you can't be an ass to them just for the hell of it. If you want to avoid riots, etc, you need the inmates to trust and respect you, to an extent.
Senseless_487 29
I never said you could be an ass, 57, but you can't cater to their every whim, either. Most inmates haven't done anything to deserve respect, and certainly haven't done anything to deserve trust. If they want it, they'll definitely have to work that much harder for it.
KiddNYC1O 22
Someone's been watching Hard Time. COUGH Kylie COUGH
unknown_user5566 27
99- No, my husband was a Corrections Officer for a couple of years.
mclauren29 22
One of those situations where 'the customer is always right' doesn't apply
pennies_lane 6
That doesn't apply in most situations!
lukemack 4
There not there for vacation it's a punishment and needs to be treated so.
X_Codes 11
This is the United States. We arrest and lock up a fuckton of people that don't really deserve such harsh punishment. While I agree that there shouldn't necessarily be customer service standards in prisons, being a douchebag to other people just because you can is not acceptable under any circumstances.
mariah_1_11 22
Really? There are a lot of people that break the law and don't get severe enough punishment. They have x-boxes in their cells and have tv. They get three meals a day and social hours. That to me isn't punishment.
Mauskau 36
And then there are innocent people living on the streets. Because they're treated so well in prison, they act up when they're released to go back to it.
TehCezar 5
They're in jail for rehabilitation not punishment. In theory, at least.
crazycountrychic 1
Actually they don't have xboxes in their cell weel in the Tennessee prisons anyway. And 3 meals a day? Not hardly. They get barely enough food to nourish a 2 yr old and they don't get lunch served on the weekends. So many people r there that don't deserve to be. Of course there are the ones that need to be there and never deserve to see daylight again but everyone if them r human and deserve to be treated as such.
supportcommand 17
In jail lingo, " customer service" translates into "billy club" . So brush up on your "customer service" with the unruly ones.
ElricMustang 23
Never heard of a club for Billy.
supportcommand 17
Really... It's called a billy club. Not a club for billy.
Len_Kagamine 8
I don't care if it's a 'Billy Club' or a 'Club for Billy', I haven't heard of either of them...
supportcommand 17
There's this really absurd book that's been published. It's called a dictionary. There's even an app for that. Try it out. You may learn something.
lambda_fml 40
Hey, customer satisfaction matters!
AholeCop 11
If you're not nicer to your customers, they'll never come back.
missalkali 8
I think… that's the point in jail. isn't it?
Acik91 26
I think... it was the irony. Wasn't it?