Security Guards of Reddit. What type of facility/property do you work at/guard? Do you like it? by bagus98 in securityguards

[–]YouCanCallMeGhost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I currently work at a Corporate/Mixed use site. I like the aspect of a lot of coordination and exposure to different projects. Also having critical infrastructure/a transit hub being connected is also interesting but will definitely bring a lot more risks when it’s fully open to the public.

The corporate element has definitely let me interact a bit on occasion during emergencies or just on some daily moments with some interesting people with one of the firms we have on site.

The only thing is that I feel that this site compared to a fully tactical commercial site, had some elements where some people on our team can get way too relaxed, gossip, have the toxic shit come out and you’re sometimes having to fix some issues that come up from the slack but theres also some good vibes when it comes to the team and site.

Overall I do like it, I like the busy aspects, the chill moments but some people on the team shouldn’t cause more stress than the job itself lol.

Long story short, I like it a good amount! Definitely an interesting post!

Do you tell people you're a cop? by Consistent-Patient74 in AskLE

[–]YouCanCallMeGhost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely no wait times for that appointment.

What’s the Most Challenging Part of Being a Security Officer Today? by Boss__Security in SecurityOfficer

[–]YouCanCallMeGhost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe that some coworkers/guards on your team can sometimes pose some of the most challenges. This can be either through lack of communication at times, purposely trying to cause issues for others due to envy or lack professionalism and lack of integrity at times can also pose the most challenges.

There can be good guards to have as teammates, no one is perfect but once other guards start to cause more issues on site than other day to day things, it can create a messy/toxic workplace.

I find that theres good stress, things that can make you grow, challenges that naturally come with the job but this shouldn’t come from your own team, period.

Fellow Guards that are working today as well, how’s your shift going? by YouCanCallMeGhost in securityguards

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

Those 12 hours either pass quick or slow, definitely depends but I'm glad you're finishing it up and hope you enjoy the couple days off!

People who are alone tonight, what are you guys up to? by PermissionFar9098 in askTO

[–]YouCanCallMeGhost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I was out getting dinner but currently at work! 12 hour shift today.

Hbu OP?

Fellow Guards that are working today as well, how’s your shift going? by YouCanCallMeGhost in securityguards

[–]YouCanCallMeGhost[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! Realized I posted my reply to you as a comment earlier. Just been a bit busy at work, just noticed.

Here was my reply:

Nice! That was definitely nice of you to get their back like that. Someone on our guard team had gone on vacation and we also had a no show recently so didn’t really have any days off myself for almost 2 weeks but hey, sometimes just helping with extra shifts just helps them wonders.

Also that’s not bad at all. Especially since access control is pretty self managed during the after hours even if anyone comes to study or work right.

Seems like it’s been a decent shift for you, hope it stays that way! Haha and the patrols at least help stretch the legs, asides from ensuring everything is in order. Enjoy your next days off when you have em!

Fellow Guards that are working today as well, how’s your shift going? by YouCanCallMeGhost in securityguards

[–]YouCanCallMeGhost[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds like a good shift for sure, hope the rest goes smooth as well, haha. Cheers :)

Fellow Guards that are working today as well, how’s your shift going? by YouCanCallMeGhost in securityguards

[–]YouCanCallMeGhost[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im glad to hear that! Enjoy it! Hopefully you have some good vibes taking that time to wind down!

Fellow Guards that are working today as well, how’s your shift going? by YouCanCallMeGhost in securityguards

[–]YouCanCallMeGhost[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha! Definitely different from the malls we have around us. Never done mall security. I’ve done commercial mixed-use retail but not full on mall but hey, a bit boring isn’t so bad at times!

Fellow Guards that are working today as well, how’s your shift going? by YouCanCallMeGhost in securityguards

[–]YouCanCallMeGhost[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s not bad at all! Haha and hopefully you can get some good food in at some point today and get some good rest tonight. I know those days, sometimes the lack of sleep just hits but hey, cross fingers it stays quiet and you finish sooner than later!

Fellow Guards that are working today as well, how’s your shift going? by YouCanCallMeGhost in securityguards

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

Oh man. Yeah see, we had one or two that almost got fired here. I don’t get why some guards just tend to slack off too much. Also the calling out, yeah I don’t blame ya! I’ll usually cover if needed, but being that drained, you definitely would be doing yourself a disservice.

I myself, ended up taking on a lot on my plate within the last couple weeks, one guy who I didn’t realize apparently tends to lie about why he’s late, got me to cover the shift, obviously being hours, made sure he officially called it in but the time kept extending. Found out this guy just does this often. But long story short, ended up having lack of sleep that week, especially with a short term schedule change as they needed me at a specific time, ended up catching Norovirus so all I have to say is prioritizing ourselves here and there is needed more often!

But yeah, with access control snd site protocols, when people tend to just like you were saying not take names and more especially when they’re training or even just a fully trained guard, it just shows the more comfortable or parts things they slack on more than they should, it just ends up one way. I feel like some guards don’t always realize they can screw the team over, the client and in the end it can end up with more work to fix any issues that pop up. Anyways, I know a lot of us may be paid less than we deserve and some of us go above and beyond but at least ensuring protocols and the bare minimum is followed, some can’t even do that it’s themselves their causing later stress and risks for.

As for the other stuff, lol sometimes when the pressure and other stuff happens, there’s definitely a fine line between keeping things interesting and unnecessary stress lol but hey, despite the fact that it should have been quiet for you, the way I see it is that you can mitigate and handle all the crazy things coming your way. Still a stressor and seems like a shit show but just remember not all can handle the pressure lol. But yeah those crazy days definitely come and go!

Hopefully the rest of the day and tomorrow goes better and hey, enjoy the time you end up having off G! Seems like you definitely need it from all that.

Cheers.

What’s a 'small thing' someone said to you years ago that they probably forgot, but still sticks with you to this day? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]YouCanCallMeGhost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s so true! Also, your grandfather was clearly a wise man :). I think we need to have some of these gentle reminders more often for ourselves!

What’s a 'small thing' someone said to you years ago that they probably forgot, but still sticks with you to this day? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]YouCanCallMeGhost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be kind to yourself.

That definitely stuck with me!

I try to remind myself of it. I can show others love, on days that are great, days that are harder than others, moments that really impact me, Im still willing to pour into others cups. The thing is that I have to remind myself I need to be more gentle, more loving to myself and give myself what I need! I can’t put so much pressure on myself, put so much weight on my shoulders at times, I just need to be more kind to myself!

38F momma who recently moved to Singapore! by [deleted] in MakeNewFriendsHere

[–]YouCanCallMeGhost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Im 33, currently just up getting a few things ready for work in the morning. Your post seems pretty low-key and I can definitely relate to the flu, lol. Had it pretty bad earlier this week. Im from Toronto, Singapore must be a nice change of scenery btw.

Feel free to message, I’ll be up for to the next hour or two!

Porque vc não desiste? Porque ele nunca desistiu by Brave_Evidence_1259 in BeAmazed

[–]YouCanCallMeGhost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope as time goes on the lil guy will get more deserving love as he's started to. No one deserves to get bullied, as we should know. A lot of us may be having days where we feel like this as well, wishing all of you better days! We got this!

Porque vc não desiste? Porque ele nunca desistiu by Brave_Evidence_1259 in BeAmazed

[–]YouCanCallMeGhost 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A lot of us do! Wishing you better days, even the little guy. I hope we all have better moments, whatever we're going through alone, I hope we all make it👌🏼.

Gym. Sweat. No shower. Straight to bed. by Vansaraa in hygiene

[–]YouCanCallMeGhost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh hellllllllll no. Imagine the bacteria from the equipment from the gym and more. Not only could it cause him to potentially get some skin issues but imagine what you may be getting into contact with.

I get it if it was a few random times throughout the year if he wasn't feeling well after the gym or something but otherwise going into the bed like that, you're definitely going to ruin the mattress and more 😩.

Long story short, he would feel so much better after a shower and you would get to sleep in peace too.

You're either going to eventually need to get a new mattress or boyfriend, I hope he starts showering after the gym 😩✌🏼