Gate Guarding- The Good, Bad, and Ugly-RVSWAT

[@jasoncord6776]

Good video. Even though it's a few years old, J&G is still paying $175 while a few others are up to $200. That being said, after hearing about how well they treated you (loaning a weboost is unheard of), I figured I'd apply with them for my first attempt at guard gating. Thanks again.

[@JuarezDerrick]

How did it go?

[@christinarouton7990]

The good is definitely the money. The work isn't hard and when you aren't checking someone in or out you can do whatever you like. I've seen woodpeckers, night Hawks and a beautiful moon set. I didn't even know the moon set. The bad is the distance some gates are from town. Like you said, your town is an hour away. So it's driving to town then all the time to get errands done and drive back. It makes for a long day for both people, at least for us. The ugly for us was the bad, bad roads. Potholes messed up tires. We replaced u joints twice and water pump twice. The cost of living in West Texas especially is higher, so groceries and gasoline is higher. Then to get car repairs cost more because you don't have the competition like you would in a larger town. So that's our good, bad and ugly.

[@NoAcresHomestead]

Christina Routon OMG THE ROADS!!!!! They really are the absolute worst!!! When we were in Midland I (Tracy) hated having to get out on the roads!! The potholes, the trash on the side of the road, the traffic! I always wondered when my head was going to just roll off my shoulders from all the bouncing!! No bueno!!!! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@michaelsteele6762]

You're looking real good, Dad! So glad you guys are enjoying the new job! Y'all look happy, and that makes me happy

[@NoAcresHomestead]

michael steele Thank you son! We love you...happy birthday!!

[@Outdoorstaycations]

Very informative video. Interesting to hear how other Security Companies work. I like the idea of the workmen’s comp being included.

[@treysuniverserv1576]

Great video! If Wendy and I were still working gate guarding would be high on our list.

[@NoAcresHomestead]

+Trey's Universe Thanks! We’re having a good time!

[@paulwilde6303]

Thank you for the information. Teresa and I are excited as we get our cards this week.

[@NoAcresHomestead]

When are you guys going to start gate guarding?

[@paulwilde6303]

Hope we get a call next week. If not may have to apply to diff companies. We're only looking to guard out of our RV so we can be together and not leave our dog alone.

[@NoAcresHomestead]

let me know. the company I am with can us the help now.

[@NoAcresHomestead]

Use*** the help

[@paulwilde6303]

We're on our way to our first gate in Fort Stockton with Guard 1 Serv. Let's see how it goes. The Co you're with sounds great. We'll report back.

[@opaandomascampingadventures]

That's the weboost we have! Might check J&G out next fall. Won't be going back to you know who. I also see your photo of a macerator pump. We used one of those in Quartzsite. With one of those you can use your grey water to backflush your black tank. Have fun you two! Time for us to head north!

[@NoAcresHomestead]

Enjoy the North . :) .

[@roydavis2242]

It's nice to have a company that has a personal approach. Hey, the dune beetle provides a real service.

[@jimdebarr5616]

I worked private security for 13 years. Everything from construction sites to grated communities, events. For the most part I enjoyed the work.

[@artbroadwater5745]

Great Video guys! Lots of good information, thanks for sharing...BTW hope you guys are safe, saw on the news nasty weather in Texas overnight

[@NoAcresHomestead]

The weather was all north of us.

[@promomm]

Awesome video! Great info and miss you both. ❤️🤗😊

[@NoAcresHomestead]

We miss ya'll! Cant wait until beets!

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Nice video guys , very informative. Thanks for sharing. And HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !!! JT & Jo-Ann

[@tracybercegeay4264]

Thanks y’all!!

[@marcia.warnercampbell9119]

I believe that since you get a 1099 at the end of the year from J&G you are considered self employed. So the $6.00 a shift workmans comp is a required expense. And required expenses are deductible on the Scheduled C. You probably have many other deductions you can claim so you won't be taxed on the entire $181.00 a shift.

[@tracybercegeay4264]

Marcia. Warner Campbell The other companies we worked for did not do the workers comp this way. They paid the full amount and we didn’t have to deal with it. We are saving receipts for things like gas, propane, etc for taxes.

[@marcia.warnercampbell9119]

@@tracybercegeay4264 I'm glad you are keeping track of your expenses. Some people don't and end up paying lots more taxes plus their social security.

[@boboverdrive6589]

Glad y’all found a great company.

[@SteveTurtle]

Another great review! I love the singing! Y'all seem quite happy. Glad to see you have settled down to a good gate. I remember all those pros and cons. I may have missed it, but where are you located in west Texas? Stay safe out there and I'll be back for the next video. BYE!!!

[@tracybercegeay4264]

Steve Turtle We’re In Tilden now. South Texas. Just south of San Antonio.

[@SteveTurtle]

@@tracybercegeay4264 Got it, you're just south west of Whitsett.

[@ds525252]

I always hear good things about J&G. 👍😁✔️ thanks for the video. Good solid current information. “Dung Beetle🤮 “ Lol .

[@forreststinnett4123]

Glad you guys are doing good. How about your Dr appointment do you get time off for that just wondering?

[@NoAcresHomestead]

I will be back in Louisiana in August for Dr. Appointments.

[@sargetheshelterdog8291]

whew, I just left after 2 years. I did the 24/7 gates on my own. Tell Justin yo! Also, hit Dimples in Smiley.

[@NoAcresHomestead]

We could never do 2 years straight!! Glad to be working a “normal” job for a while!! 😜

[@kathyback5773]

Hi, what city are you nearest to at this job? I will be starting my full timing in San Antonio this fall. I have family that lives there. If J&G are close I might check them out.

[@tracybercegeay4264]

Kathy Back J&G is locates in San Antonio. We are in Tilden right now, not too far south of SA.

[@GrassRootsLiving]

Do you get paid while you sit in the yard waiting for a gate? If so, how much? Loved the intro, but don't quit your day job to start a music career. lol ;) Great Information!!!

[@tracybercegeay4264]

GrassRoots Living I’ve heard that some companies pay you for waiting, but we haven’t had that experience yet. We actually did DoorDash while we waited. You might be right about the career change...would t be a smart move! 🤪

[@tracybercegeay4264]

wouldn’t***

[@bque9444]

What Exactly do you do as a gate guard?

[@toddpalmer2694]

That is 175 per gate you watch per day? How many gates to you watch?

[@cathyott2248]

What is the average monthly pay for gate guarding?

[@NoAcresHomestead]

$5000 average

[@carl2591]

if you figure 175 a day times 30 days is $5250.00 a month. not all that bad for, in some cases, just sitting doing a no hard job.

[@georgecook1374]

Are you guys still doing this? I know this vid is old.

[@terryburns8917]

Figured it was hot there, with that intro. Johnny has been out in the heat to much. ;)

[@NoAcresHomestead]

I did read that signing is the number one side effect of a heat stroke...LOL

[@amberamberpodcast8247]

Is it $181 per person or per couple

[@CanonNovice]

Are you able to walk to get exercise while you are on the gate. I think it is important to keep fit.

[@NoAcresHomestead]

you can walk as much as you want out here, and lots of scenery to look at while walking.

[@uoop1]

What Equipment should we get before we start gate guarding, and what do the company's want you to have?

[@NoAcresHomestead]

Thats a tough question. It all depends on what company you work for and what type of gate it is. I would not buy anything up front. Wait until you find a company and gate, they will tell you what you need to buy. The only 2 things i would buy is Lights and Driveway alarm because most companies do not supply them. Guard1 and Gate Guard Services are the only 2 that do supply them to my knowledge.

[@youwannadontyou]

Can you take a break between gate job's? Like a few weeks off at a time?

[@NoAcresHomestead]

+Dawn Hamm Yes, you are an independent contractor, so you work when you want. We just took a month and a half off before coming back. We will take off 2 weeks in October. It’s nice being able to take off when we want!

[@wendyhollandsworth9016]

Hi, what do you do if one of you has a dental or medical issue while guarding? And my husband has prescriptions for migraines, how does he get those meds?

[@NoAcresHomestead]

We take care of medical stuff when we are home. We get our prescriptions transferred to the nearest pharmacy. If there’s an emergency, you have to contact the company you work for and they send someone out to replace you so you can go take care of the emergency. You may or may not be placed back on that gate when/if you return.

[@heathenctctravels5427]

Bahaha..Love it!

[@chuckergm]

Yikes....someone has had a nice day.

[@duramaxextreme1894]

175 a week. a day, bi weekly?

[@NoAcresHomestead]

Per day.

[@chrislahey4276]

@@NoAcresHomestead Is the pay Per person or as a team? Another words 175 for one person or 175 for both of you? Thanks

[@kellykathymcdaniel7834]

Good info. We’ll seek out J&G asap. Planning to head out there in mid to late feb until end of April (wife has mammogram in April) then try to head back in May. Feel free to hit us up on our fb page and KZbin at “Away We Go 2.0!” We’ll Catch You Down The Road!

[@NoAcresHomestead]

Keep us posted!! We will definitely be checking y’all out on FB and KZbin, and we do hope to see you down the road!! (Good luck with the mammogram!)

[@rogergraves242]

Duahh

[@doitmanrv1084]

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[@Kevin-zz9nc]

Sorry mate. Keep your day job.....

[@doitmanrv1084]

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