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I will be glad when I get to retire.

Prison Officer (Current Employee) - Glasgow City, Glasgow - 10 September 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Job security.Pension and sick pay.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Staff shortages ,Working Conditions PayWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Toxic., unsupportive, demanding, stressful.What is a typical day like for you at the company?Exhausting mentally and physically.

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