It’s been very interesting hearing about your experiences in US prisons as I was locked up in the UK.

Most jails were like mine in that unconvicted inmates didn’t have to work but could if they wanted to.

Once convicted, you’re expected to apply for work and are placed in labor pool, where you’ll then be assigned a job as they see fit.

If you refuse you can be punished with loss of association time. You also aren’t eligible for “Enhanced” status which usually means extra perks like more TV channels, visits and a better chance of a cell to yourself.

I refused work for the last year of my sentence as I had enough money saved before I went in to get by and wanted to spend the time doing self -study and preparing for release. I was wondering what happens if you don’t work in a US prison?