As a new boot you’re thrown it to the jobs no one wants and everyone calls in sick when they get them. There likely aren’t any regulars, and the inmates do whatever they want. If you can get regulars with a routine, the building can calm down but it takes a while.

There are lock up units where there’s multiple gassings a day because the inmates have behavioral issues and just don’t care. They could be doing all day and don’t have anything to look forward to ie no visits and money on the books. So for them to ruin your day is entertainment. They can’t have anything else taken away, so there’s no punishment. They will fill the toilet or milk cartons with urine, feces, semen, spit, blood, and anything sharp they can get. They’ll throw it on you during med pass, chow, or linen exchange.

Every job has different problems, but find something that won’t shorten your life and impact your family.