Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

TikToker Explains The Potentially Unsafe Things She'll Never Do After Working In A Prison In Eye-Opening Video

TikToker Explains The Potentially Unsafe Things She'll Never Do After Working In A Prison In Eye-Opening Video
@michaelakatharina90/TikTok

A woman shared the things in her everyday life she would never do after gaining experience working in corrections in a viral video.

TikToker Michaela–a.k.a. @michaelakatharina90–followed the trend of people disclosing certain things they would not apply in life based on occupational experiences and stitched it with her own video sharing what she learned after working in a Canadian prison for 2.5 years.


During her time there, Michaela learned safety tips that could be applied to everyday living and potentially save lives.

@michaelakatharina90

#stitch with @kaylaobviously Things I will never do after working in Corrections #safety #criminaljustice #corrections #prison



@michaelakatharina90/TikTok

For starters, Michaela said she would "never put one of those stick-figure families" or "any identifiable sticker" on the back of her vehicle to indicate her as being either single or married with children. "They don't need to know that information," she said.

@michaelakatharina90/TikTok



@michaelakatharina90/TikTok


She also said she would never correct anyone's assumption about her because strangers do not need to know any more information about her.

"Especially as a queer woman, a lot of people assume that I have a boyfriend," Michaela continued, " and I will let them believe that because for my safety, they do not need to know that I am queer."

Another hard no for Michaela is to walk around listening to music. She said people should always be vigilant and aware of their surroundings, especially at night.

She prefers having her keys nearby to use as a potential weapon in the case of a threatening situation, and she wears shoes she could run in.

Locking your car door was another tip she imparted, as many people tend to ignore the protocol while sitting inside their vehicle waiting for someone.

@michaelakatharina90/TikTok

When it comes to taking a cab, she said she would never set foot in one without "making a note of the license plate or taking a photo of the license plate."

@michaelakatharina90/TikTok

@michaelakatharina90/TikTok

Michaela continued with a home safety tip, saying she would never give out specific information about her location.

@michaelakatharina90/TikTok

For instance, if an arrangement was made involving dropping off or picking up a package, she would meet them in the lobby of her apartment building instead of sharing her apartment unit number.

@michaelakatharina90/TikTok

When meeting someone for the first time, she is a firm believer no one should go to a bar or other establishment she is unfamiliar with, alone with a stranger.

@michaelakatharina90/TikTok

For her last tip, the TikToker said it would probably "be controversial," but said in the event she eventually has kids, she would never allow them to go on sleepovers or be alone with another adult until they were old enough to have a conversation with her about grooming and sexual assault.

"I have seen too many cases of children getting assaulted by someone that is trusted and someone that you would have never thought was capable of doing that," she said.

Her final point resonated with so many people.

@michaelakatharina90/TikTok

@michaelakatharina90/TikTok

@michaelakatharina90/TikTok

@michaelakatharina90/TikTok




Michaela maintained that any sleepovers taking place will only happen in her own home.

The clip resonated with so many viewers as it racked up over 718,000 views, and it inspired a second followup clip.

@michaelakatharina90

Replying to @julianacheriza Part 2 Things I will never do after working in a prison #corrections #criminaljustice #prisontiktok #prisontok


Her second clip included tips like, if she were single and going out on a date, she makes sure to tell a friend where she was meeting the date, the date's name, and what time she is expecting to be back home.

She also has no problems refusing someone she doesn't know into her apartment complex, even though they're waiting to be let into the lobby of the building.

Michaela also said she would never post photos of her future children in bathing suits on social media because there is likely someone who may sexualize your child.

When driving, she said she is always alert about the cars behind her and takes a mental note of the possibility they could be following her.

Finally, she said she does not list her full name on social media or anywhere else except within a professional capacity. Michaela said her father who used to work with patients struggling with mental health and addictions had his full name removed from telephone books to prevent former clients from finding him and contacting him personally.

In the comments for her initial video, Michaela wrote:

“Many people have told me I’m being too cautious. As long as it isn’t obsessive, it isn’t too cautious."
"You are protecting and taking care of yourself.”

More from Trending

Bernadette Peters; Cole Escola
Rob Kim/Getty Images; TheStewartofNY/FilmMagic

Bernadette Peters Offers Hilarious Reaction To Cole Escola's Tribute To Her Iconic Gown At The Tony Awards

Awards shows always have two competitions: the actual awards, and the red carpet outside.

Cole Escola, star and playwright of the hit show Oh, Mary!, did both at the Tony Awards this year. Escola, who won the Best Leading Actor in a Play for their performance, first showed up prior to the event to show off their intricate and stunning look, an homage to actor Bernadette Peters' iconic look from the 1999 Tony Awards.

Keep ReadingShow less
Pam Bondi
Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images

AG Pam Bondi's Brother Blames 'Rabid Partisans' After Getting Absolutely Walloped In DC Election

MAGA Republican President Donald Trump has often bragged about his overwhelming victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, claiming he won by a landslide. But while he did manage to finally win a popular vote in 2024, something he lost in 2016 and 2020, it was hardly a landslide.

About 90 million eligible, registered voters didn't bother to vote at all in 2024, while Trump garnered only ~77 million votes, VP Harris received about ~75 million—a difference of only ~2 million which is less than the population of Trump's hometown of Queens, New York City.

Keep ReadingShow less
Kristi Noem
Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images

Kristi Noem's Past Views On National Guard Come Back To Bite Her After She Backs Trump Amid LA Protests

California Governor Gavin Newsom called out the hypocrisy of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after sharing a clip from last year showing she'd once criticized the Biden administration for considering deploying the National Guard when Democrats suggested it as a response to Texas' immigration crackdown at the time.

That's noteworthy because Noem has made an about-face, defending President Donald Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles amid ongoing protests in response to his administration's immigration raids by claiming he'd taken this drastic step "for the safety of this community ... to keep peace."

Keep ReadingShow less
Gavin Newsom; Jim Jordan
Bill Pugliano/Getty Images; Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

Gavin Newsom Perfectly Calls Out Jim Jordan's Hypocrisy After Jordan Rants About What We Do 'In America'

After Ohio Representative Jim Jordan criticized Los Angeles protesters who've held Mexican flags in a symbolic move against President Donald Trump's immigration policies, California Governor Gavin Newsom called out his hypocrisy by sharing images of the January 6 insurrection.

Jordan, who chairs the House Judiciary Account, used the body's official X account to admonish "Democrat-run Los Angeles" by sharing a Fox News video of a protester who waved a Mexican flag as he circled a burning car on his motorcycle.

Keep ReadingShow less

People Break Down Seemingly 'Harmless' Symptoms That Require A Trip To The ER

Always pay attention to your body.

Every bump and sore can mean something.

Keep ReadingShow less