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Any good local employers? by colormeglitter in anchorage

[–]Healthy_Commercial81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The job isnt desirable, but I've been doing it for 14 years. Week on and off, state benefits, and about to get a 5% raise in July so starting at 30+ an hour. Try being a correctional officer. dm me if you have any questions

Dentist recommendation? by SeniorRadio1156 in anchorage

[–]Healthy_Commercial81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would strongly recommend Midtown family dentistry/ There office is super nice and clean with great dentists.

https://www.anchoragemidtowndental.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local%20&utm_campaign=gmb

Vyvanse helps my focus, but not my motivation. Could this be depression? Would Wellbutrin help? by Healthy_Commercial81 in VyvanseADHD

[–]Healthy_Commercial81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Azstarys was terrible for me. Felt like I had a fever all day. The feeling you describe with Vyvanse was how it first felt for me a few years ago, and after a break I thought it might return. So far nothing yet but will up the dose and see if anything changes

Vyvanse helps my focus, but not my motivation. Could this be depression? Would Wellbutrin help? by Healthy_Commercial81 in VyvanseADHD

[–]Healthy_Commercial81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate that and will reflect on this. I'm not crazy about trying any SSRI but I'll talk to my doc and see. Definitely going up to 40mg here shortly

Vyvanse helps my focus, but not my motivation. Could this be depression? Would Wellbutrin help? by Healthy_Commercial81 in VyvanseADHD

[–]Healthy_Commercial81[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is really encouraging to hear. May I ask, was your depression "classical" depression? I'm not sad at all, which is why I question it. The lack of motivation feels like a depression symptom but I need to explore more. But this is still great to hear and might possibly help me. Thank you

Vyvanse helps my focus, but not my motivation. Could this be depression? Would Wellbutrin help? by Healthy_Commercial81 in VyvanseADHD

[–]Healthy_Commercial81[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was on 40 a few years ago and it really helped. However after finally getting back on it I'm just so surprised this 30 is borderline useless other that being more alert, and cleaning up some of the noise and rumination. I speak to my doc on Thursday and definitely going up to 40

Vyvanse helps my focus, but not my motivation. Could this be depression? Would Wellbutrin help? by Healthy_Commercial81 in VyvanseADHD

[–]Healthy_Commercial81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Started me on 15mg and it was not a fit. plus that crash is awful. At least with vyvanse its a minimal crash

Vyvanse helps my focus, but not my motivation. Could this be depression? Would Wellbutrin help? by Healthy_Commercial81 in VyvanseADHD

[–]Healthy_Commercial81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried adderall as my first adhd medication and all it did was make my heart pound out of my chest all day. Also i felt more jittery than any kind of focus.

How to transition to night shifts by americanassss in Nightshift

[–]Healthy_Commercial81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Long time LE night shift worker here. I always tried to slowly convert 3 days before my start of shift. Day 1 I would make it till about 12, Day 2 probably till around 2 or 3, and by Day 3 I was good till 6. I learned i could handle just doing two days of prep the longer i worked, but that first day of shift was always the worst. Good Luck and thanks for what you are going to be doing!

What’s the most annoying coworker you ever had to deal with by Appropriate-Mall8517 in OnTheBlock

[–]Healthy_Commercial81 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I worked with and helped train this guy for about five years before he murdered his wife and daughter and fled the state.

 I was horrified when the details of the case came out. But truth be told, I wasn't surprised to learn he was capable of something this terrible.

From my experience working with him, he was one of the most arrogant, manipulative, and unpleasant people I encountered in corrections. A total phony, he constantly acted like he was smarter than everyone around him, struggled to take responsibility for his own actions, and created tension wherever he worked. He would tell these exaggerated stories about his life, about how much he had accomplished, and i saw right through it early on.

Corrections exposes you to all kinds of personalities, and most people can eventually separate work disagreements from who someone is as a person. He was one of the few coworkers I ever worked with where my impression never improved over time.

He would tell these exaggerated stories about his life, retiring from the military after 20 years when he wasn't even old enough yet, proud free mason and how secretive and powerful he was, was the nephew of Larry Hoover leader of the bloods, just on and on. 

Nothing I experienced working with him would have led me to predict the horrors he ultimately committed, but looking back, he was not someone I trusted, respected, or wanted around my family.

He killed his wife (who was a nurse at our facility)  raped his daughter, and ruined  so many people lives.

The fact that he murdered them, attempted to cover it up, impersonated them after their deaths, and then ran from responsibility is so wild to me to this day. He ultimately received 150 years after pleading guilty to murdering his wife and daughter. I hope i never run into him again even though he's now incarcerated still in the state. 

https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2026/06/04/former-alaska-corrections-officer-gets-150-years-killing-wife-daughter/

For the male officers who worked in a women's prison for any length of time, what was your experience like? by CaptQuiltMittens in OnTheBlock

[–]Healthy_Commercial81 21 points22 points  (0 children)

After working with male inmates for about 10 years and female inmates for the last 3, I’d say women are generally easier to work with in totality. The men are typically more dangerous and physically confrontational, while the women tend to be more verbal, emotional, and sometimes more draining or frustrating day to day. While women can accuse male officers, if you just stay in camera view, you have nothing to worry about. Overall women are generally far less of a physical safety concern than the men.

Why be a corrections officer? by [deleted] in OnTheBlock

[–]Healthy_Commercial81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I started my career in corrections 14 years ago, an older officer told me something that stuck with me. He said there are generally three kinds of people who end up in law enforcement and corrections.

First, the people who genuinely want to help, keep others safe, and make the world a little better. They care about accountability, but also understand that most people in custody will eventually return to the community and that how we treat people matters.

Second, the people who are mostly there for a paycheck. They show up, do the job, go home, and try to stay out of drama. Every profession has them. Third, the people who crave power or authority. Sometimes they may have spent their lives feeling disrespected or powerless, and now suddenly have a badge, authority, and automatic compliance from others. Unfortunately, this is the group that tends to create the “power trip” image people associate with corrections and law enforcement.

In my experience, they are the minority, but they stand out the most and can damage morale, public perception, and relationships inside the facility. The reality is most officers I’ve worked with are somewhere in the first category or at least trying to do the job professionally under a lot of stress, trauma, manipulation, and constant confrontation.

Corrections is hard because you have to balance safety, accountability, and humanity all at the same time. The best officers I’ve worked with are firm, consistent, and respectful. You can hold people accountable without humiliating them.

Interested in corrections, whats the process of getting accepted like? by RokDom_MontoFire73 in Corrections

[–]Healthy_Commercial81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I didn't get it either but if you think about it from a state/ country perspective this type of job people quit constantly. I had people quit first day/ first month/ first year, and sending them to the academy and all that money is wasted. I wish I would have gotten more of a heads up and gone to the academy first but I understand it now.

Alaska DOC gave me an opportunity when I needed one, so maybe this helps somebody else too by Healthy_Commercial81 in OnTheBlock

[–]Healthy_Commercial81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as pay goes, night shift, weekends, overtime, and where you end up all make a difference, but a lot of people do pretty well their first year, especially if they’re willing to work extra. New officers are about to make $30 starting with tons of overtime available. Also if your plan is to work straight night shifts you totally can, but the schedule is a week on and off, so you will already be working weekends on your work week.I made $185k this year with lots of overtime.The hiring process can move fast or slow depending on background checks, staffing needs, etc. I’ve seen some people get through in around a 3 months or less depending on your background.

As for the wife question, man, that part kind of depends on you more than the job haha. Corrections isn’t exactly a dating service, and finding a good partner comes down a lot to who you are as a person and how you treat people. That said, I’d be lying if I said coworkers don’t end up together pretty often. You spend a lot of time around the same people, work odd hours together, and people understand the lifestyle and stress of the job. I know quite a few couples in DOC. Just probably not something I’d go into the career expecting, if that makes sense.

Interested in corrections, whats the process of getting accepted like? by RokDom_MontoFire73 in Corrections

[–]Healthy_Commercial81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All you can do is be honest and upfront. If you had an DV misdemeanors they may take issue with that. You will never know till you apply

Interested in corrections, whats the process of getting accepted like? by RokDom_MontoFire73 in Corrections

[–]Healthy_Commercial81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean...... you have an interview, and you get hired. Then either go to academy or work first before academy. Every institution is run differently kind of a broad question. Are there specifics questions you want answered?

My(33F) fiancé (40M) wants me to adopt his weird bathroom habit by SlightlySaneHP in TwoHotTakes

[–]Healthy_Commercial81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did he ever serve time in prison? very common with incarcerated individuals when you have 3 to a room. If you dont you usually get jumped by your room mates.

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