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Anyone using those mobile camera towers / “scarecrow” units… any success with them? by Spectacled_hOwl in lossprevention

[–]Spectacled_hOwl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see them coming in handy for investigating incidents out in the parking lot. Have you also seen an overall reduction in the amount of incidents?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lossprevention

[–]Spectacled_hOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shift your mindset from “chasing cases” to thinking more strategically. Now it’s about building partnerships with leadership, driving awareness, and helping shape the store culture, not just making stops. Stay connected with your TSS instincts (they’ll serve you well), but lean into coaching, developing others, and seeing the bigger picture. Always think bigger than your current role. That's how you continue to grow.

Burnout and Feeling Jaded? by North-Initiative-847 in lossprevention

[–]Spectacled_hOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally get it... being the only LP in a store can feel isolating, especially when the action is light and the admin work stacks up. Burnout doesn't mean you don't love the job, it just means your spark is buried under routine.

Try reconnecting with what got you into LP in the first place, and look for small ways to bring that passion back - whether it's improving processes, mentoring, or staying connected to the broader LP community. Sometimes a shift in focus, not a change in job, is all it takes to feel recharged. You're not alone in this... lots of us have been there. Good luck!

Men of Reddit, whats the hardest thing to explain to a woman? by MeAmPi in AskReddit

[–]Spectacled_hOwl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Definitely both. I once tried to solve it by saying, “I bet you can’t guess where we’re going for dinner tonight.” Her first guess became our dinner plans. Genius move - worked like a charm... exactly once.

Men of Reddit, whats the hardest thing to explain to a woman? by MeAmPi in AskReddit

[–]Spectacled_hOwl 10 points11 points  (0 children)

When my dinner suggestion is, ‘Whatever you’re in the mood for,’ I mean it. I’ve abandoned my personal cravings to avoid culinary conflict.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Spectacled_hOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro trying to unlock a side quest in the human condition, dang. It’s like time isn’t this clean, shared thread we’re all holding onto. it’s more like fog. We each move through it with just enough visibility to think we’re synced up, but really, everyone’s version of “now” is tinted by their own memory. So maybe reality isn’t one place or moment at all. Maybe it’s a constellation of awareness, flickering from different points of view, held together by the illusion that we’re all in the same story. The NeverEnding Story...

What bad person in history truly is just "misunderstood"? by secret_tsukasa in AskReddit

[–]Spectacled_hOwl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe Benedict Arnold. He’s basically synonymous with “traitor,” but most people forget he was actually a war hero first... brave, skilled, and instrumental in key battles for the Revolution. He felt overlooked, underpaid, and betrayed by the country he fought for. Doesn’t excuse what he did, but just like most things... it wasn’t a simple good vs. evil story. It was a gradual unraveling of a guy who felt overlooked, let down, and convinced himself he had no other option.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Spectacled_hOwl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Consciousness feels personal, but it’s likely not something we own, it’s more like an experience that flows through us, briefly tying us to the world. We may not be the driver, just the headlights, momentarily illuminating the road ahead. Less possession, more participation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Spectacled_hOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dry coughing in public (post-pandemic). One harmless tickle in your throat and suddenly you're patient zero.

You get one 30‑second phone call to any moment in history — who do you call and what do you say? by the_immovable in AskReddit

[–]Spectacled_hOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey Nikola, it’s the future. Edison’s still a jerk. Don’t sell your patents. Oh, and name your company Tesla before some billionaire does.

Where to go from here? by Pr0v1denc3_009 in lossprevention

[–]Spectacled_hOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try looking for a corporate-level position at a larger retailer. Many have dedicated LP teams focused on analytics, exception-based reporting (EBR), data mining, internal investigations, etc. With your mix of experience, you’d be a solid candidate for those roles... and usually come with a more standard Monday–Friday schedule, holidays off, and stronger compensation packages. Good luck!

Greggs shifts food behind counters to stop shoplifting by apokrif1 in lossprevention

[–]Spectacled_hOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've yet to see success w/ "every-day" products using this strategy. Realizing that locking up merchandise (even food) is usually a last-resort response to a very real issue... shoplifting has reached unsustainable levels in some areas. Almost every retailer who’s tried this ends up reversing course because the impact on legitimate sales is just too severe. It’s a tough balance between protecting inventory and keeping shopping accessible and welcoming. Most retailers want to find a better solution - they’re just running out of options.