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Who has been a security guard before? My friend gave me the idea of being one

He has knee problems due to arthritis and he told me the pay isn't bad $15.75 and he gets to sit down a lot in his area. Im considering doing it because i need something less physically demanding bad because im tired of hurting and being crippled

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calicuz · 56-60, M

Not a bad gig. Be sure to ask all the right questions in the interview. I'm sure there's more than one Security Agency, where you live, so apply to few, if not all, and be sure to go with the one that offers what you're looking for.

SW-User

@calicuz what type of stuff should i ask?

calicuz · 56-60, M

@SW-User

You should ask what types of buildings you'll be guarding.
Will you have to work outdoors.
Will a chair be provided if there is no walking or will you have to provide your own and is sitting allowed where there is no walking.
Will you be assigned to the same "post" every day/night or will you have a different "post" every day/night or every couple of days/nights.
Do all the "posts" allow you to sit.
Are there any "posts" that require you to carry a firearm.

Andromedanian · 22-25, M

I would say, if your main goal is to have a job that is less physically demanding, do your research on the company you're planning to work for. From what I know bouncer and security guards regularly have to be standing up or go "patrol" an area

SW-User

@Andromedanian that i can do i just can't work at breakneck speeds anymore for 8+ hours with one little break

mariannezap · 31-35, F

It's very dependent on the workplace, but it's more tedium than stress.

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@mariannezap ill take tedium over stress. Stress is making me sick

BigImo · 22-25, F

I used to have a few security guards but now only have one and they spend a lot of time chilling 😅

SStarfish ·

Yeah theres some guard jobs that are mostly sitting staring at a screen or checking people into a gate

Muthafukajones · 46-50, M

What about chasing down the bad guys?

SW-User

@Muthafukajones why chase when you can shoot them in the legs

Muthafukajones · 46-50, M

@SW-User the right to shoot thieves will not be infringed y’all 😜

SW-User

That suck

Lilnonames · F

I said that long ago as well he a security guard at a motel get free room plus a pay fheck

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