I’ve worked at BRRJA for almost 22 years.  It’s been a joy and a learning experience all at the same time.  What I have loved the most about this job is learning about people and why they do the things they do.  Sometimes we look at people and say to ourselves, that person is so mean or hateful, when really that person could be acting out on the hurt they have experienced in life.  I’ve also learned that good people make bad mistakes and that I’m thankful that some of the people we have in jail are in jail because of their violent mindset.  It takes a special kind of person to be in this line of work due to all the mental and verbal abuse you might have to take.  I’m grateful that I’ve stayed because this job has helped me to become stronger mentally and wiser in understanding people.