Prison Bunny

posted by Bunnery on Mon 2nd Oct, 06 at 13:07:13

Well at last I have got myself some gainful employment.

Seems the powers that be in the Prison Service think that I'd be okay as a Prison library person and so I get to start soon - subject to them checking my criminal record that is. I think I have done enough plundering and pillaging to qualify!! 

They just have to check my wooden leg and I'll be good to go.

The interview was fun - they tried to catch me out by asking me stuff like "If a prisoner asked you to post a letter for him - as he'd just missed the post and needed it to get to his girlfriend - what would you do?"  

Well - obviously I am there to be helpful so I'd pop it in the postbox outside. 

"What would you do if an inmate asked you to bring something in for him from home"

Of course - what does he need? A file?? Screwdriver?? Black and Decker cordless drill? No problems!!

I think those are the answers that swung it for me :-) 

Some people around me seem to be a little worried about security and safety - but having been on that visit and talked to the Prison Library lady  (21 years and never lost  a member of staff yet) has put my mind at rest. As she said - it is far safer than working in a Public Library - as there is immediate back-up if any trouble is encountered. Whereas if you get a maniac in the public library and ring 999 the police might come over in a fortnight to see what's up!!

I do remember when I worked in the Public library at Longton - there was a Bail Hostel right next door and - having not much to do all day - the newly released prisoners used to spend a lot of time in our reading Room. Some very strange characters too.

Once one was spotted walking around with a mirror on his shoe - trying to see up women's skirts!! He was soon re-arrested as I recall!!

 Anyway - I promise to let you know how it goes. Seems there is extensive training before I start. You never know - I might become a Self-Defense expert.

Hey, well done Cap'n B! That's great news. I'm sure that you'll manage to recruit all manner of scurvy dogs for your next seafaring adventure!

Self defence, eh? Hmmm... I'd better watch myself in case I say something that you don't like, and you decide to test out these new skills!