Justice - hello. I have just got in from work complete with Out For A Kill, so I am going to get some food and watch it. In answer to your question - I have been a 'security guard' for about 2 years now. I worked in Topman/Topshop first of all for an external security company which was a load of crap money-wise, but there was sh*tloads of pussy! Now I work for HMV as a loss prevention officer, as they call it. Which basically means that there is a lot more paperwork to do, and a lot less 'hands-on' security work. Basically, the way they see it, they could lose 20 quid if a DVD gets robbed by a smackhead, or they could lose a grand if something is missing in an order or is booked onto the system incorrectly, so the majority of my time is spent tied up with paperwork. The money is about the best you can get in terms of working in the security industry though - starting rate is 14k for a basic 37 hour week, but that doesn't include sundays (double time), bank holidays (triple time plus a day's pay) and any overtime you do. In a good year you can expect to earn up to 18k, but I know guys who have cleared 22 grand after tax! It's not awesome money in terms of a career (I am aiming to join the police in the long-term), but it is OK for now.
Take it easy and I will see you after OFAK!
Glimmer
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