I have to share the fantastic news.

Friday said:
It's nice to have someone want you.
Well done sir.
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Thanks man. Hopefully I don’t screw up. New adventure and a new chapter in my life.

Cowboy said:
Is this like at a group home for kids or like an actual school?
Either way congrats tough job.
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It’s a last chance place for at risk youth to get in the right track. If they screw up off tona detention center they go
 
Congrats and some words of wisdom.

Expect them to screw up, it’s what they do.

Praise them when you catch them doing something right, and make a point to look for it.

Nothings personal, don’t take it that way.

Be firm, be fair, be consistent.

Be firm from the start, you can relax later. But it’s twice as hard to tighten up later.

They didn’t hire you because you are an asshole, so don’t be one. And it’s very easy to be one sometimes.

I’d be more than happy to talk with you about it.


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chiefjason said:
Congrats and some words of wisdom.

Expect them to screw up, it’s what they do.

Praise them when you catch them doing something right, and make a point to look for it.

Nothings personal, don’t take it that way.

Be firm, be fair, be consistent.

Be firm from the start, you can relax later. But it’s twice as hard to tighten up later.

They didn’t hire you because you are an asshole, so don’t be one. And it’s very easy to be one sometimes.

I’d be more than happy to talk with you about it.


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I’ll be in contact, cause since this will be an absolute new to me lol

Oh and I’ll need your number again good sir
 
Youre welcome to contact me, if you'd like.

I agree with Chief - start out firm, be a hardass if you need to. You cant let them walk over you (and trust me, they'll try you).
If they start with taking advantage, it'll continue till the day one of you leaves. And, of course, they talk to each other.
Ive seen it happen, unfortunately.

That said - kids are great and I hope you love it.
 
HMP said:
Youre welcome to contact me, if you'd like.

I agree with Chief - start out firm, be a hardass if you need to. You cant let them walk over you (and trust me, they'll try you).
If they start with taking advantage, it'll continue till the day one of you leaves. And, of course, they talk to each other.
Ive seen it happen, unfortunately.

That said - kids are great and I hope you love it.
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Heck yea good sir, I’ll need your contact info as well.

My latest start date is the 25th of this month
 
Congrats! You’ve a tough opportunity to make a real difference.
If you’re not familiar with him, check out Jordan B Peterson’s podcast and book ‘Twelve Rules for Life’. His teachings have made a world of difference for millions of folk. Including me, my wife my sons.
https://jordanbpeterson.com/12-rules-for-life/
 
Coltdefender1911 said:
Congratulations. What a fine first name you have sir!
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Thank you lol.

Pink_Vapor said:
Congrats! You’ve a tough opportunity to make a real difference.
If you’re not familiar with him, check out Jordan B Peterson’s podcast and book ‘Twelve Rules for Life’. His teachings have made a world of difference for millions of folk. Including me, my wife my sons.
https://jordanbpeterson.com/12-rules-for-life/
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Thank you for that. I’ll check that out
 
Congrats! The feeling of getting a job offer is up there on the elation scale, isn’t it?! Especially if it’s been a long hunt.
 
HMP said:
Youre welcome to contact me, if you'd like.

I agree with Chief - start out firm, be a hardass if you need to. You cant let them walk over you (and trust me, they'll try you).
If they start with taking advantage, it'll continue till the day one of you leaves. And, of course, they talk to each other.
Ive seen it happen, unfortunately.

That said - kids are great and I hope you love it.
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Keep in mind that he works mostly with "normal" kids, the type that manage to stay in school. You will be working with the kids that can't manage to keep it together to stay in school. These kids can be manipulative on a scale you don't yet understand. Almost all of them have control of their homes and parent/s. You are trying to break that. And they will not let that go easily.

That said, I'm still in contact with a few of the kids I worked with. And outside of my marriage and kids, the success of those kids is one of the biggest things I've done in life. One of those kids credits me with him getting married and having a family, so it can be generational too. The payoff is there, but he work it real.
 
Congratulations. I second the recommendation for Jordan Peterson’s book 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos.
I obviously do not know the details of your situation but if I had to guess, it will definitely help with the judge if you do well with this new job.
 
chiefjason said:
Keep in mind that he works mostly with "normal" kids, the type that manage to stay in school. You will be working with the kids that can't manage to keep it together to stay in school. These kids can be manipulative on a scale you don't yet understand. Almost all of them have control of their homes and parent/s. You are trying to break that. And they will not let that go easily.

That said, I'm still in contact with a few of the kids I worked with. And outside of my marriage and kids, the success of those kids is one of the , biggest things I've done in life. One of those kids credits me with him getting married and having a family, so it can be generational too. The payoff is there, but he work it real.
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Oh understood 100% the difference. You bring up valid points and I never thought of. Thank you on that.

But that’s awesome about the ones you’re in contact with, especially the one that gives you credit on his marriage. But I don’t mind the hard work, I’m looking forward to and so much to absorb
 
backwoodsshooter said:
Oh understood 100% the difference. You bring up valid points and I never thought of. Thank you on that.

But that’s awesome about the ones you’re in contact with, especially the one that gives you credit on his marriage. But I don’t mind the hard work, I’m looking forward to and so much to absorb
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Also you need to be on guard for manipulation. There will be some of those kids who, if they can, will put you into compromising situations.
 
Congrats and best of luck!!!
My wife specializes in elementary behavior and special ed, I’d be in jail within a week if I had to do her job, no joke. So I truly mean it when I say, “best of luck!”
 
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