I was in prison in my early twenties, AMA

[Lexibletheflexible]

I was in prison about 18 years ago, between the ages of 19-22. I now volunteer with charities supporting female prisoners. AMA

Nobody even asks. People are just bothered about having their house clean and they know a DBS won't really tell you if your cleaner is going to steal from you. What people sometimes do with all cleaners are leave things around to see if you'll steal them. Money, jewellery, weed! I honestly expected loads of people to ask for one but literally nobody ever has. References have been asked for from other clients, never a criminal record check. Maybe because I'm female.

My family, especially my father, raised us all that way. Masses of personal responsibility. Remembering that your ancestors got through worse. And generally making the best of today. Have a laugh while you're doing it.

whats your aversion to working for someone else/an organisation and being employed, OP? @Lexibletheflexible

I want to be able to decide my own work/life balance that truly works for me and my family. I want my partner/co-parent to have similar flexibility. So it wasn't just about having a business, but one where you can have as much control over that as possible.

Cleaning toilets is a tiny part of my job and for the most part, they are always clean when I get there.

I do enjoy cleaning. One thing I love about my job is when you can see the quality of life improve in the home once they have more time to connect or rest.