By C1 Staff
If only we could turn back the clock and tell our younger selves to not take that turn, or to stick with a particular college. We took to Facebook during this Correctional Officer’s Week to ask our readers what they would tell their younger selves to do or not do; here are our ten favorites.
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Posted by Corrections1 on Thursday, April 23, 2015
Sunshine Marie Costa: Don’t worry so much... It all works out.
Paul Pine: Take care of yourself physically and mentally; don’t feel bad for taking time off for doctors’ appointments or for family.
Christylee Davis: Save money, you’re going to need it. Don’t buy unnecessary things to keep up with the Jones’. Build a nest egg for the future instead.
Ignacio Valles: Close your mouth, Open your eyes, and be a sponge. Live like you were dying and don’t forget to stop and smell the roses.
Ben Best: Become a CO sooner in life, best job ever.
Rebecca Marie Newman: Forget about that “cute little house with a little white fence and perfect little family” fairytale. That’s simply all it is. So after high school, go to college, because those that matter will still be there when you’re done.
Kevan Glosson: Pick your battles!
Stew Hatcher: Train now. Lose weight now. You’re never going to make ERT if you don’t.
Timothy Evans: To respect other people’s property - to try to help and prevent anyone with an addiction problem - take time to talk to kids and not talk about them.
Joseph Sasser: Don’t wait for your mid 30s before you take life seriously!!