I Quit! REPOST Allied Universal - problems in the security industry

This is from the first week of October 2020. I recorded this after sending my 2 week notice to the client manager who I thought was my friend. After 3 months of this video being up he called me and cussed me out aggressively telling me to take it down. I complied but later I find out the client manager lied to the VEC (Virginia Employment Commission) about my reasons for leaving the company. When filing for unemployment I am ineligible because I quit because I live in my van and wanted o move. Please let me know if there is any way to fight this
I Quit! REPOST Allied Universal - problems in the security industry

[@Robert-wv4jt]

“The easiest job i ever had but the worst job i ever had” Perfect quote for working for this company. Glad you got out. I am about too. It’s only a matter of time before this company crumbles apart.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

yeah, get out while you can. anything is better than working for them

[@Robert-wv4jt]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe I am sure, i’m applying for other places right now and glad i watched your video!! Glad you got out too, such a toxic environment

[@Zer0Mood]

Unfortunately, AUS has become one of the top 5 largest Security companies in America, if not the World. I used to work for them as well. Under paid, under trained, and they'll try to write you up for reasons they are responsible for. That was the last straw for me.

[@ExcaliburRings]

I worked as a recruiter for a large security company and I loved helping the AU employees come over to us. Most rewarding part of my job. Good luck to you, man!

[@NotFunnyBroo]

Only been working here for a month i wanna quit in an epic way😭💯

[@peterdipersio5241]

I was a Site Supervisor for Allied. This guy is totally right. Under staffed is an understatement! Then they expect the supervisor to cover the shift. Allied is the worst place to work!

[@Ib90]

The MN branch got the worst management ever.

[@Theturbobooster]

Ups is the same as this one i worked with them and they would always lie and say oh were overstaffed for 3 weeks straight they treated me like trash i went to use the bathroom one time since i been working there for 20mn maybe cause i ate something that made me sick i come back and the 3 trucks i was doing the dude next to me threw bixes all over the place and they lie and blqme me for it on top of that blaming me for other things i cant be in and out of a truck in 5 seconds with a seriously heavy box they talked to me lile garbage im never lage at all always a hr early i get treated so badly plus i was new like hell no im not going for that i quit the day after plus i was sick and coughing real bad and they dont care wont even let me take a day off to get better thats just unfair then the driver helper i signed up for didn't let me work at all the entire month last month and now because of them im late on all my credit cards and no money to pay and plus im in the minus on my debit card

[@joshjohnson2600]

Rule #1 of security is don't be fooled into a promotion to supervisor. A few more dollars an hour can be great but you are responsible for covering all of the unattended shifts. People love to call off. I've had to work 80 hour weeks before, which is illegal. When things go south, you are blamed for things you are not responsible for.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

hahaha mine i didn't even get a few more dollars...and my worst week was 74 hours..it was a lateral move because i was the highest paid guard at my first site. i started at $13 and they told me i was gonna get this other position for 15 but it never happened and then I went to this site because we lost the contract on my first site. my final pay after 2 promotions and doing an insane amount for the company $13 same as my starting even though I asked 3 times for more money and told them I was searching for other employment even though this was the height of the beginning of the pandemic

[@joshjohnson2600]

@IVVonEl - I had a company that pulled that same play with me. I was even made responsible for training people on sites I didn't work. When somebody lost keys at 2 in the morning, they called me to help instead of management. Then they tried to make it mandatory to do another 8 hours of training through their company so that they could charge the clients more money. I asked if we could all get a bump in pay to see the benefits of their game and they said they could do $0.25/an hour. I texted back that I would be leaving my uniforms at their office. The last thing they said to me was "I thought you were trying to grow with the company." HA! You can make me CEO, if I'm not getting paid fairly, it means nothing.

[@Everyone_Dies]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe If there's an amazon FC near you it's physical but brain dead easy, no resume no interview, and they pay much more than that

[@themosh54]

It's not illegal to work 80 hours a week. It's only illegal if they don't pay you for it.

[@joshjohnson2600]

@@themosh54 - You must not know the 'One day's rest in seven' laws.

[@alexd6603]

Just walked away from Allied myself as an Operation Manager. They had me managing 38 plus site and over 300 Security Professional, with just 13 Site Supervisor and I was considering the Site Supervisor for the other sites. 70% of which had the same issue and site conditions. They were underpaid as well as extremely over worked. My district was short 250 plus Officers. Best of luck to you

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Best of luck to you as well...its obviously a higher up problem...which is why I mention Steve Jones in most comments on this video.

[@kingloyalty3782]

I am also leaving the company however my company was very supportive of my decision and treated me excellent but I do understand the frustrations and security field

[@mumtan_11]

What did you end up doing if you don’t mind?

[@Damo_LowEnd_or_NoEnd]

I’m in Seattle out of shoreline I been under H R review over a month email several times no one has yet to respond please help if anyone have a direct contact to HR please let me know.

[@mariobroscleaning4552]

@@Damo_LowEnd_or_NoEnddo you still ? Need it

[@juanponcedeleon5192]

It’s ‘easy’, but it takes a toll on your soul that I’m not willing to pay. Planning on getting out soon as well. Best of luck man.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

yeah gotta get out while you can...i was completely depleted by the time i got out

[@wisdomandlove1661]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe do you mind saying what gig you are doing now?

[@extraterrestrialfascisti7625]

This described every security company I've worked for since 1993. This is the nature of the business.

[@tierraciega9679]

Securitas was doing the exact same stuff. Management was terrible and easily threw us under the bus for literally everything.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

I hope you found something better as well. I took the responsibility for my site, and I believe the supervisors and site managers should have their employees back more. The buck stops with the area managers/client managers. They're the ones that put those people into their positions of power and make sure the sites are staffed.

[@sandraburnon1287]

The 20/10/5 got me! You get 20 min break for lunch, a 10 and 5 min break (35 min for entire 8 hour shift. Then you must get permission to go on these breaks as well as to the bathroom and you cannot leave until next shift arrives or manager releases you. There needs to be a pay upgrade and treat people like adults and give adequate breaks. Wasn’t worth it for me.

[@gainzhurt3-6-9]

No...... just moronic people need to use their heads and not even think about working at these lame institutions, remember they won't change or thnk about it until they lose bodies to cover their minimum wage posts.

[@Titanic19127]

Where I was you get none, you just can eat anytime

[@thewavybaby7951]

Always read state labor laws and your employee handbook. A 30min meal break is LAW

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Yeah I wish we had breaks, I got in trouble once for taking a break cause I didn't have the phone on me while I was eating out by the trashcan outside because there were to many bugs inside haha and I missed a call from the field supervisor who only called or came by once every couple months

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

@@Titanic19127 yeah same...you weren't allowed to leave your post especially if it was just one guard instead of 2

[@Ddeath.Eaterr]

Finally someone who keeping it real. I currently work here. It’s a nightmare. Worst job I’ve ever had. Never seen anything like it

[@dontreadthisnameoutloud1419]

Damn if you perform that bad guess you better become a trash man.

[@mehediadventure13]

NnU

[@OperatorPewski61443]

And here i am enjoying it. Whatever contract yiu guys have. Doesnt represent what allied universal is. My last contract was a difficult one. My account manager was amazing. His higher ups were ok. I love my current contract. Dont blame the whole lot of us if its just your contract.

[@omarvaquero4672]

Honestly security is just a stepping stone so if you're working there just stay there long enough to save maybe 10 to 32 grand. It's just a lot of negative thinking in a lot of these posts and guards bringing their problems to work. A lot of sites don't respect the break schedules and expect you to answer a call even if you just finished heating up your lunch.

[@kalulew]

Leave already the company does not want you ...... go find an easier job.......btw if you do please let everyone know what that is so we can go do it>....

[@jesseDelisle]

They don’t keep their promises, flat out lie at times. Don’t care about their employees or supervisors. I was a supervisor for them, threw me to the wolves just to kiss the feet of a former client. Then wonder why they have such a high turnover rate. The guys who screw the pooch on contracts get promoted, the guys who work their tails off to rescue and recover contracts get used as fall guys

[@_alvarovalencia]

They need to listen to the clients they would look stupid if they argue with the clients. It’s not Allied building from the beginning it’s the Building Managers if someone doesn’t want you there it’s obviously bc of something you did and you screwed up

[@jesseDelisle]

@@_alvarovalencia I wasn’t the one who screwed the pooch on the Contract. Admitted by the client. They changed companies because of Allied upper management not communicating with them. The client tried to get all the Allied staff to go over to the new company. That new company came In and screwed up very seriously with the computer software and then blamed the previous company, hence me. It was dirty all the way around. In any case I don’t care anymore, have a way cooler job now 😎

[@otishamilton]

yes we do

[@johndoe-ek6vl]

that's because try hards end up doing more BULLSHIT for the client than the contract stipulates which causes a lot of shit on both sides, People playing that friends with everyone bs, first of all everybody ain't your friend second do you job being professional means a wall of separation between the professional and the client and their employees.

[@TheWanDoctor]

I remember the team lead on this one site was essentially harassing me (tried to say things like me taking my jacket on and off in the lobby was undressing or some such horseshit) and I contacted 3 people who were above us and not a single one got back to me. What's the point of having so many bosses if not even one can return a fucking email?@@jesseDelisle

[@jaysonfigueroa6075]

I'm happy with my AU job. Then again, I'm a lazy bastard who loves doing nothing. I sit in a parking lot all day in a security car wasting up gas I don't have to pay for! Most of my buddies bust their butts flipping burgers and make even less than I do.

[@mafia461]

Facts

[@alwayshavin3709]

You have to strive for better. That job is so easy that you can get comfortable for decades. But, if your fine with that, and don’t want better for yourself… then hey.. cheers lmao

[@jaysonfigueroa6075]

@@alwayshavin3709 I agree, but I am very young. So I just wanna have fun for now

[@alwayshavin3709]

@@jaysonfigueroa6075 don’t make the same mistake I did. I started when I was 20 and stayed until I was 28. Luckily I had a buddy who pulled some strings to get me in the engineering field, now making 45 an hour.

[@iluvuvibez6644]

@@alwayshavin3709 oh wow, damn thats nice! do you have a degree? i don't and im looking into corrections. i never heard of a entry level in engineering tho

[@thewavybaby7951]

Depending on the site, the city/state and the rate of pay. ANY job can be hell. I currently work for allied and my job is sweet....It's unfortunate that this has happened to you and hope that you've moved on to do what you love and are much happier now

[@EddieLeal]

Whats your current position with the company?

[@thewavybaby7951]

@@EddieLeal I was a full-time officer working in a public assistance building. Now I'm an armed officer. Been with the company 10yrs straight come January, No issues at all

[@EddieLeal]

@@thewavybaby7951 You may be the exception. 😉

[@_2014Mo]

Yeah i Feel like people have mixed feelings about it. Honestly it's just how you take. One thing is you're literally getting paid above minimum wage, what's there more to complain about ? 🤦

[@rockingglock7954]

​@@thewavybaby7951I bet your a yes man lol security suuucckks

[@JobEssentials]

I feel you man. I worked with that company a few years back. Everything you talked about is true. They overworked us because another company was replacing Allied at our site. OP Manager at the time sent an email saying we couldn’t call off during the two week period of the company transition (I’m pretty sure that’s illegal). Still got the email too.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Yeah that is illegal. They can fire people for abusing the call out policy but they can’t threaten it during a timeframe because of their lack in supplying adequate staffing

[@cold10er]

Sorry your experience was horrible I hope things get better for you man 🙏

[@Shadowdragon_TV]

I just recently quit this company earlier this week, I'm in the New Jersey area. This is one of those companies who pretends to give a damn about their employees until they are tested. You can go above and beyond for them and they won't care, and management will treat you like your expendable because they have such a high turnover rate. Can't say I've ever had to deal with this type of situation in terms of location, but I had to deal with horrible management. My former boss literally threw me under the bus to save himself after I was lied on by an employee where I worked at. He tried to send me somewhere else with lesser pay in an even worst location. I gave it a week and immediately quit once I realized just how horrible the rumors about this company was. I have been working security for over 9 years now, and Allied Universal is definitely one of the worst security companies I have ever worked for. And I will say, quitting this job has had me feeling far less stressed than I've ever felt.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

wait they at least pretended to give a damn for you? haha they didn't even pretend to give a damn in my case haha

[@danomite2388]

As an account manager for AUS, I have one of the lowest turnover rates in the region because I treat my team fairly and faithfully. I think AUS gets a bad wrap sometimes, but the problem usually lies with the specific manager. In general I find AUS to be a great company, but there are a lot of poor managers out there that can really suck the life out of some really great employees. However, as a manager, it is our job to get the site covered one way or another, and that requires us to ask more of our employees sometimes. When they help out, a solid manager will reward them. It's the shitty managers that take but never give back that ruins it for everyone.

[@bilalrashad6636]

I can relate, I had a security job and had to work at dirty buildings full of bugs and fungus

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

yeah and when the unsanitary building you work in causes adverse health effects, they'll just tell you to tough it up

[@MagesseT1]

Ewwww!

[@simongrimes7131]

wait what? explain more if you were just patrolling halways how did bugs get on you? Did you bring them home?

[@simongrimes7131]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe like what kind of adverse health effects for example?

[@bilalrashad6636]

@@simongrimes7131 Sometimes I would stand outside the building and bugs would be everywhere, when I got home sometimes I'd have to wash my clothes

[@arizoniang9446]

It's common for American workers to provide their employers with two weeks' notice before quitting a job, so many people believe that doing so is legally required. It's not. No state or federal law requires you to notify your boss two weeks before leaving your job

[@ntkn]

True, its just a courtesy. You can quit on the spot and just walk out, its all the same.

[@lifesizedbarbiemadisonjake2681]

I think it sucks they want the courtesy of a 2 week notice to find time to replace you... yet u don't get a 2 week notice of being let go with the courtesy to be able to search for new employment

[@ghostsamurai2848]

Those suckers will fire in moment’s notice, they don’t care so why should we?

[@michaellabarbera4631]

One week is plenty

[@397coney7]

......Sure, quit on the spot, just dont use them as a reference for another job🙄

[@USAwarrior500]

I will put it this way after I walked away from Allied Universal Security it was the best decision 👌 I've ever made in my career of 32 years in the Security Protective industry when I turned 18 in 1991 out of high school! Great video I'm now a new subscriber!! 👍

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Thank you. Yeah I used to believe this industry was solid all the way around but it’s definitely been on the decline especially with all the mergers…allied universal being the worst offender I’ve known of in the industry.

[@USAwarrior500]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe I totally agree 👍 💯 with you!

[@chrisgayler2733]

I'll only work job sites that don't require a relief guard or restroom permission.

[@professional.commentator]

Hey man! Great to see you back. Well, your security guard video back. I was wondering why the original got deleted from KZbin. Thanks for the details in the description, it explains everything. But that's rough that they did you dirty like that. The other security companies I've been with have also done me dirty too. It's not a good industry to be in long term.

[@blazergamer6425]

This makes me feel glad about the Security Company I work for because I was going to pick Allied Universal until 2 of my friends told me about their experience with them and I was like nope I am going with this other one and it was a great decision.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Thats why i have this video up here. I hope it detours everyone on the fence about working for allied

[@wintertarzanjagrup2527]

What 😳 friends would tell you to work security

[@cold10er]

I work for the same company in California..started with a shady site supervisor who loved to hire friends and relatives and obviously treated them differently...now we have a great site supervisor who does their job and fair...getting much better pay now thank god...been with allied over three years now...

[@favourbeauty5616]

Thank God people are speaking up I faced something similar

[@Byteable]

This totally resonated with me. I used to work for multiple security companies in residential areas (security concierge). The amount of disrespect I got and the tasks i got as a site supervisor was not worth the pay. Everyday there’s something new and I always have to generate an incident report. Now I work in property management, i try to be more understanding with my security associates. Although, I can’t help them with their pay increase (board didn’t approve). I try to make their experience better by letting them know I appreciate them like grabbing them coffee and snacks.

[@ebonylove2846]

Parts of security are boring, but vital. Security really is important and should not be downplayed. I'm sorry your working under those conditions. Allied should be doing more to make your environment better and most certainly not screwing its employees with the shifts. Many security companies understand if you bring in reading material and/or listen to music etc. They understand that this will actually help you to be more alert and focused on the job.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Yeah no I'm not in agreement here. Most security post are just glorified secretaries. Just buzzing people in, accepting mail and packages, answering the phones, and just relaying information to the building manager. It's just a 24/7 on post secretary at that sites I was at.

[@ebonylove2846]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe A secretary that will be beaten to death or shot immediately by any intruder looking to rob a place. At least an officer of the law can shoot back and get backup quickly. If attacked, a security guard is pretty much on his own. This happens often. Just because a job is not exceedingly difficult does not mean it is not dangerous. Three of my friends have been killed while working as guards in the last two years.

[@valarmorghulis3773]

@@ebonylove2846 where did they work?

[@airborntruck6263]

​@IV Von El If you said that to any of my co-workers. That would most likely get you punched in the face. I work in Healthcare Security for Allied Universal. The shit we go through and to see you bitch about it, it's really frustrating. I do think that security guards should be more privileged in terms of using force. Security is really important, don't down play it just because you are mad at a company. It's also all in the site you are at. If you want something exciting do security at a hospital, hotel, a mall, a factory or even Airport. Honestly I refuse to do security that involves sitting in a guard box all day.

[@rockingglock7954]

​@@airborntruck6263lol here we are company man security sucks in UK company can give u contract then dump you security is a shit show

[@smaslan9601]

I worked for this company for 5 years and near the end they were giving me different promotions just to get me to stay longer! The understaffing is unimaginable!

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

haha yeah they couldn't afford to lose you. did you feel like they took care of you for being a good employee cause the census I'm hearing is feeling taken advantage of and being underpaid

[@WingChunGungFu]

That’s hilarious that I find this. I applied for Allied Universal because they seemed to offer more pay than most security companies. They haven’t gotten back to me at all. They don’t seem to take things seriously. Haven’t even gotten a rejection response. Nothing. I took a position from Securitas who responded IMMEDIATELY and hired me quick. They are about it. They are on it. Securitas offered $2 an hour less but at least I know exactly what I’m getting from a good well know company.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

YEah 100% you got lucky with them not responding, the hiring process took nearly a month for me anyways and I regretted it less than a month into working. They wouldn't have paid you what they were advertising anyways...and possibly wouldn't pay you your full paycheck most weeks anyways...YOU DODGED A BULLET. haha

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Also I was supposed to get 15/hr but I was only getting 13 and I was told many time potential for a raise, but even when i went from a third shift S/O to another sites supervisor I was kept at the same pay with way more duties and responsibilities...It was a total bate and switch

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Bait and switch haha...wrong bate/bait

[@stealthplayah1663]

They will eventually

[@AnnaBeLL-lt2yf]

I'm so happy 4 u.. I've quite so many security jobs due to so many unhealthy and un happy reasons too. So good 4 u ! only good thing about security is - is that they r always hiring

[@tommyatkins2527]

Fuck.security underpaid, undermined and understaffed, cant be bothered anyore

[@wagnerwagner3182]

crappy jobs suck. I was on a job for a call center. Worst job ever. Man i hated it. I planned out to the minute 6 months. I prayed and strived to make it 6 months. I knew I would get unemployment if i did this. Sure enough! I got fired 7 months into it. Calling for sales appointments were terrible. I was just desperate for a job. Hated it.

[@ishogunronin6626]

I've been in the industry 10 years - every company was understaffed and every man unappreciated. I think they limit staff on purpose. In the UK its becoming on par with cleaners, they also are merging cleaning with security. Big companies get large contracts due to low cost and maybe sending a attractive female 'closer'. Guards always treated like oil rather than cogs. I've learned its not a 'career' industry its just a job. I've never been late in my first 5 months of a new company, manager calls every week to cover due to bad recruitment.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Yeah it used to be a career industry and if you're in the private security field it still is, but the careers careers in security aren't at the guard level. It's a corporate field and basically the only way to make money and not be overworked and taken advantage of is to being in office for the security companies. The pay gap is crazy especially the bonuses and expenses they get paid for while they're paying 11/hr to most of their employees. Walmart pays better than most security companies and sites in the US.

[@Every-picture-tells-a-story]

I used to work for them, In South Florida. Talk about getting stuck on post and lie after lie. The worst security job I ever had was with Allied Universal (AUS) you can do better stay away from them.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

100% agree

[@TexasSecurityofficer]

Aye brotha I'm new to this channel I work security field and ur right there are some people that are like that really sad tho but ur honesty and they wanna come at u the wrong way for what telling the truth keep ur head up bro don't give up there are better security company out there god bless u 💯

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Yeah it's definitely the company I was working for that was trash. Specifically the area/client manager. They handled everything wrong not only with me and yet they are still the top of that area.

[@TexasSecurityofficer]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe I would of had a long ass talk with them and tell them how it is

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

@@TexasSecurityofficer I'll need you to represent me next time haha

[@TexasSecurityofficer]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe hell yeah brotha lol

[@TexasSecurityofficer]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe do you got a social media brotha?

[@MarkieDcomics]

I definitely understand man, I work two sometimes three security jobs and barley have my weekends off I’m pulling 160 hours a week not every two weeks A WEEK! just to make ends meet and I’m ARMED! I’ve been doing security for atleast 10 years and believe me it’s getting old. Like you I’ve been at sites like that one and I just try to take certifications and get more game under my belt So I can keep a steady income flow. I also thought about van/truck life. We as security get treated like we ain’t sh*t and we’re expendable it’s nonsense smh i hope it gets better for you man, I hope you can be your own boss and use this security lifestyle as a step towards your next direction in being relieved of this stress. Hint I’m on post now looking up KZbin videos about how to do something else lol came across your video feeling like how I feel 😅

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

you're a crazy man haha at most i did a 74 hour week and I thought i was going to die haha you should live in a van cause it sounds like you're never home...yeahi hate feeling expendable, the security industry is a tough one to feel valued in because you're just a body and can be replaced but it leads to people caring less and less about their jobs...I'm considering getting my cdl right now haha or joining the airforce. i just wanna travel haha

[@jmiller9033]

160 hours a week? I call BS! BUT HEY PEOPLE CAN SAY WHATEVER THEY WANT ON-LINE!

[@jmiller9033]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe PLEASE DON'T JOIN MY AIR FORCE, NOT FOR YOU! YOU SHOULD GO ARMY, THEY WILL TAKE ANYONE!

[@michaellabarbera4631]

Nice! I do anywhere from 82-99 hours a week. But I make $22 and $20 an hour. I can easily save as my rent is only $850 all utilities included.

[@mikesabes9900]

I worked for Allied when they were still Allied Barton before they merged with Universal. Waaay back when. Now there’s a massive lawsuit for anyone on Allied payroll between certain dates bc the company failed to pay proper overtime, breaks, hours etc….and the lawsuit was won so if you’re in that specific date range you’re automatically enrolled to receive a portion of the massive sum of money Allied is now legally obligated to pay back. No steps necessary to take; just wait for the check to arrive. Hopefully you’re involved in it & got the same letter I did informing me I did not need to take any further steps unless I decided to withdraw my name from list of qualified ex-employees.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

That's huge! Thank you for the information. Yeah I'm certain they were doing some illegal stuff still after the full merger cause I didn't start until a couple years into the allied universal name change...I didn't get breaks and they had me work a 32 hour shift but I had to "give back" my hours so other employees had to work 16 hour shifts because they were sick or why ever they missed the shifts I was forced to cover.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Oh actually the reason the employees missed the shifts was because the field supervisor messed up the schedule for 2 and the other was sick or her kid was sick.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Also what were those date ranges? If you have em. I'd love to throw that into a follow up video. I was wanting to repost my video I made on my last day with some new information like that. I took it down because I was being harassed by the client manager but then I was getting to much feed back. I live in my van but once I get back to my desktop computer at my mom's place in the next 2-3 months I'd like to repost that with some follow up.

[@King-ud9dl]

Where do you go to see about this cause I want my money

[@bitemyshinnymetalass1569]

Got that same notice. I'm getting back around $750. Ka Ching !!!

[@fwacfred]

If you are an hourly employee they HAVE to pay you overtime no matter what. Never go salaried for this type of job. Call the health department and report the conditions.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

No they don’t pay anyone salary outside of the main office. That I know of. They would make me give my days back so if I worked 32 hours straight I’d be off a day, work another 8 hour shift then I’d be off for 4 days in a row because they would NOT allow over time…so then the site manager would have to work out of his shifts to make sure other shifts were covered and the regular employees would get to work basically all the good shifts the 9-5’s

[@KingPooterXD]

Do you have to have a High Shool Deploma or GED to work here? Just wondering because I'm also a security officer for a different security company

[@joie8465]

Your not alone man so many other have this pain as well pray to God my friend

[@rhondae8222]

I appreciate you sharing your job experience with us.

[@dp7985]

Working "3rd party" security you will run from one company to another. Favoritism, Drama, Politics. You are a warm body & easily replaceable. The insurance sucks. No communication. A revolving door, people continously coming & going. Apply for "In-House" security jobs. You work directly with a company & receive better pay/benefits. You feel valued & part of a team Being a security guard is great, especially if you like to read & watch movies. But later down the road you're going to realize you had way more skills to offer & could have achieved higher career goals.

[@aishagalore]

How do you find in house security jobs ? Where did u look it up ?

[@applepoop10]

@@aishagalore a lot of hospitals have in-house security.

[@aishagalore]

@@applepoop10 ah… that is true ! Thanks

[@regcreational6447]

There goal is to treat you like crap, degrade you, lower your self-confidence etc... so you you get stuck... if you are the type to even apply its likely to work...

[@regcreational6447]

There goal is to treat you like crap, degrade you, lower your self-confidence etc... so you you get stuck... if you are the type to even apply its likely to work...

[@violenceAndIgnorance]

Hey man any updates? I see this was 7 months ago and I'm currently working for allied myself starting to feel like I could do more with my life besides sitting in an office all day I mean getting paid to play on your phone is nice but it's starting to hit in a negative way.

[@user-vg8tv1hp9c]

If the pay was more decent, I wouldn’t mind but barely above minimum isn’t great

[@AwakenToReality]

Oh man I can see it in your eyes the frustration and how fed up you are. I also see it with my current supervisor which in turn asked me if I want to be in that position. I have leadership skills for sure but when I saw the responsibilities that is at stake just for two dollars more? I’m starting to believe those two dollars isn’t worth my mental health. Idk I will try for least 6 months or so… but if I continue not having good days I will definitely back up and let someone else do it. I was loving it when I was patrol. I may stick to just that!

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

$2 isn't enough of a raise! I work for walmart now and I was making 35k but I became a manager recently and my pay almost doubled. I went from 15/hr to 22/hr and sadly I still barely feel like it is worth the raise. I feel like $5 minimum to take any extra responsibilities should be a standard...They didn't even give me a raise at Allied I was making $13 when I started and got a promotion with no raise, they told me I'd be able to get $15 but that fell through and then I quit and made this video

[@MrJ-dc3yz]

Sounds like another day at Allies, I dont know how many times supervisors told me they wish they never took the promotion. I made more than them with just a few days OT and no drama.

[@alexrawls7407]

Security is a hard Job, I worked hospital security on the combative patient response “team.” Not much of a team when your the only guard on shift, unarmed and you physically intervening with drunks, combative patients, psychiatric patients. I left the security industry and became a machinist

[@dravenlively343]

Mine as well go ufc bud

[@jgrullon32]

I know that all to well. I worked in the hospital too. They treat us security folks like a punching bag and you have to deal with bs folks and shit. Shut job working security in hospitals especially.

[@TripleKmafia]

I can see the pain in your eyes. Hope you found a better job.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Yeah right now I pinched a nerve in my neck but instead of working through the pain I’m just able to use ppto that I don’t think any security guards get now a days. After leaving this job it took me a few months of doing stuff like side jobs helping people move, changing tires, painting and I wouldn’t have survived without that last pandemic relief check…but I will never work somewhere without benefits again

[@tomkoa521]

That’s life brother.. it’s like that everywhere. It used to piss me off when people would tell me those exact words. But then I slowly but surely realized they’re right.

[@dontreadthisnameoutloud1419]

I will take my $1100 to $1500 weekly pay after taxes beats what a lot of other jobs are paying. I am lame no wife, girlfriend or kids so I will work show me the money.

[@WESTSIDE-pl4jb]

Amen brother

[@o.c.t.truemdh9898]

Where?👀security for this company?

[@mafia461]

Facts

[@dontreadthisnameoutloud1419]

@@o.c.t.truemdh9898 Allied Universal. San Diego California

[@sn4241]

I work same company in San Diego branch.

[@FOXYDISK242]

try out hawaii bradah! they treat you right here and yeah man speak your thoughts we need more people like you.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

I wish I could live in Hawaii...need money to move to/live in paradise

[@FOXYDISK242]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe pay went up by $2 so it went from $14 to $16 an hr. true most of us cant make it but we gotta do what we gotta do. man i hope u did quit and left damn straight up trash office like flies!!! really! u can sue them if u can get the evidence and get the nessesary docs.

[@aspectiskey]

Was just about to apply thx for saving me

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Yeah don't waste your time with this company or industry even really. You can make more money at Walmart.

[@aspectiskey]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe thanks, good luck 👑

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

@@aspectiskey you too, just for reference. I make 50k working Walmart and I get a bonus (3-6k) so for real there are massive opportunities at Walmart over security and I only work 4 days/week. 10 hour days though

[@aspectiskey]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe I got an interview today but I’m probably only gonna get paid like 14 a hour for full time stocking

[@nellydounseroux3170]

I just started so far so good to me 😕 hopefully this doesn’t change

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

i hope you're an outlier. Some times people get a good site.

[@WISDOMofGOD24]

Am currently working as security guard, since 2016. Now I will love do it in US, how do I go about it please put me through. I have my passport ready.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

I don't think you want to work for this company find small mom and pop companies. there are still independent companies from securitas and allied it'll just take a good search. you may need to get a new security license which is just 2 day class that cost like $90-120. I do not recommend working security in the US though it is a problematic industry here

[@Jay-lz6uj]

Never quit get yourself fired.

[@dannysands9341]

They will just offer you something else because they don't want to pay unemployment

[@CHEESEBURGER_YT]

You can’t get unemployment if you get fired

[@jmiller9033]

@@CHEESEBURGER_YT Depends of the reason for termination, sometimes the person who was fired may be in the right! It happened to me, in TX, I did get unemployment, and it was Federal Security work!

[@andreharris6446]

​@@CHEESEBURGER_YT yes you can

[@kierra_mist]

@@CHEESEBURGER_YTyes you can quit lying to people

[@spoderman3084]

Personally, I love the site I’m at right now. I’m surrounded by people I respect and enjoy working with. It would be perfect if AUS wasn’t screwing me over with my paycheck, it isn’t uncommon to have between 16 to 24 hours missing from my paycheck on a weekly basis. I’m starting to suspect that it’s intentional.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

It definitely depends on the site. There are plenty of sites in Richmond that are happy but the Allied as a whole in Richmond Va there’s more horror stories that successes. Also yeah they’re the worst about screwing you on your checks…I’ve worked for a lot of places and never had so many mess ups….and the pain staking tasks of getting someone to fix it…like hey you can’t just jip me one or two days every month and not expect me to notice…you’d think for a billion dollar organization they’d have their stuff together at least somewhat on the administrative side

[@alexia8977]

Ughhh 🤦🏾‍♀️ to accurate I always say this ! It’s a whole universal ran company lol I’d hate them if I wasn’t placed at a corporate business at night it’s just me working here 12 hours a night so I like that but the client manager this guy is retarded and non existent to get in touch with if it’s a big emergency 🚨 and his supervisors are trash also! Anyways gods leads me not this company or facility ❤

[@richardcranium7313]

Doubt if its the company screwing you but your boss who doesnt know how to keep correct time

[@armandoangelreyes2046]

I worked varies security companies. They try to work the secirity guards way over to many hours 12 hour shifts. And then if someone calls in sick it may be a while before you get relieved, worst there is no relief and you end up working another shift. And you can not leave unless relieved. And it is usually the younger guards that call in sick.

[@jim2268]

Going for class D license in a week, any advice? Is it hard to get interviews or offers?

[@skullcraftcustoms]

I feel bad for you man. I've been a police officer private investigator loss prevention manager I've owned several security companies etc etc and I can tell you the big fail in the industry is how they treat their own staff. Most uniform security companies especially are notorious for working a guy to the point he's nuts and not wanting to compensate them for the time they work or the distance they travel in their own cars making them buy uniforms Etc I have never done that to any of my employees most of my employees stayed with me at least four years and most of them ended up being police officers thanks to the Stellar training I spent a lot of time providing. This kind of company issue is what gives security companies and the officers a bad rep. What's kind of funny is Allied is one of the largest security companies in the world because they bought out a bunch of companies but unfortunately that overgrowth has caused problems for them and they have not adjusted for the industry change they have in made things work correctly. A few years ago I had applied for them and they were so interested in hiring me and having me become a training kind of sop developer guy and I guarantee you I would have made a world of difference for that company if they would have been willing to listen the funny part is is their higher-ups refused to interview me despite all the HR and everyone else's efforts to get me in there. The hiring recruiting department told me that this is a big problem for them and that they have a hard time getting good people because of the organizational fails

[@local_knyediter7129]

More power to you brother. Seems to me like you are much too creative for that gig🙏

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Ah shucks thanks haha

[@EdA-hn3ht]

Im happy see everyone feels the same way ❤️

[@nicholasevans9627]

I spent close to 9 yrs in the Security Guard industry. Granted I never worked for Allied Universal, but I heard of them and all the nightmare stories that followed. One thing was true amongst the 3 employers I had. 1 being contract and 2 being In-house Security. There was always a staff shortage and when we were fully staffed, people were still calling out every week. I mean one must hate their job that MUCH to shorten ones paycheck by $100 to $150 on a consistent basis.

[@spartanracer]

NEVER stay long term in security. Allied, Marksman, even G4s when they existed in the states…all dead end jobs with crap pay and high chance of losing the client contract

[@1nsolenc3]

I used to ask for 16 hour shifts when I needed OT and it was plentiful

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Yeah we should of been allowed to stack OT then it probably would of been a problem but when they're making me work 32 hours straight and then I don't get OT because they fill the rest of my shifts with the people who missed their shifts which is what made me work so much...it was a region's rules and they screwed us with it

[@1nsolenc3]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe that’s shitty. So they basically had you work 16s and then you had the rest of the week off? In my state, anything over 8 hours between 0001-2359 is time and a half, anything over 12 is double.

[@Titanic19127]

I was done after a little after a month with them… Working doubles, Understaffed, decently unprofessional, and they bought all these other security companies that might have been bad before. There’s a good amount of corruption within company. I was station at an engine plant and we did a more than you did at that location, logging trucks, issuing permits, rounds, and just a lot of stuff for CUMMINS, and just not paid enough for all that we do.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Not paid enough is damn right haha

[@kahlanlamon2113]

I’m a site supervisor and I have never been more fucking miserable in my entire life.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

yup i was the same and it is not worth the promotion. especially mine bc i didn't even get a pay raise haha

[@edwinvaldivian1941]

I got fired from the company and thay still owe me 27 hours of overtime to this day

[@capsoulgotthehits6719]

I've been doing security since 18 im 24 now and its pretty bad beside a few good sites in nyc but now I'm in philly and the sites here are terrible. There always under staffed and usually have to do doubles i worked for Allied for the majority of these last 5 years but now I'm working with another smaller security company they pay me $17 an hour but i do have to do doubles sometimes and the clients can be a bit rude and condensing but let it go since its overnight i don't see much people. i see about 1.1k every 2 weeks sometimes more if i do more overtime sometimes its in the day which is difficult because I'm working overnight so its sleep and come right back to work I don't wanna keep doing i would like to transition to something else but i don't know what i feel stuck here.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

yeah get out while you can. it feels like the whole industry is on a downslope at least for the quality of the work environment....having to work doubles in such a boring job is terrible and especially when it's because you're short staffed

[@johndoe-ek6vl]

join the military and the rest of your life will be much easier.

[@guidofeliz8384]

Contract security is very different than private security. For example, working at a museum of choice or at the zoo is a lot better than working for Securitas, Allied, Classic, Wells Fargo, etc. Apply to work at a local museum. You will get city benefits, 401(k) and most likely a pension after 5 or more years of service.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

basically working for any soulless corporation is a bad thing and Allied being the 3rd largest employer behind walmart and amazon...if you can work local or private sector in any industry you should. It always less of a headache.

[@guidofeliz8384]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe : I know that most museums require the F0-3 license. I will work on getting the F0-3 to slightly boost my resume. I have the F0-1. I really hate doubles. I have to work a double for the next three days with 3 hours of sleep in between. We are very short-staffed at the job site. One of my coworkers and I decided to pick up extra hours for another coworker on vacation. He is expected to return from his trip to Spain on Monday. I cannot wait to go back on my regular 40-hour schedule! I live in Brooklyn and the job site is located in Long Island City Queens. It's a long, boring, stressful subway ride. I hate what the MTA has become. The MTA needs a clean up from the top guy to the garbage personnel. It should take me no more than 90 minutes from Brooklyn to Queens not 2 hours (more than 2 hours on the weekend, especially holiday weekends). The MTA is not going our way as their stupid logo displays. Back in my college days, I never saw myself working as a security guard. In addition to graduating from 2 CUNY colleges, I also served TWICE in the Navy. It's not what we know but who we know that counts. Anyway, gotta get ready to take that long subway ride (3 trains) to Queens.

[@Joshkiddy15.]

@@guidofeliz8384you spitting facts I’m currently working a double because ppl aren’t reliable and u have to pay for someone else’s actions

[@sminem6572]

I'll go against the grain here and say I love Allied. The supervisors are friendly and so are most of the guards, I can pick and choose which shifts or posts I want when I want them, I get time off whenever I request it and even though I got hired full time, I work part time and still get the same benefits. The managers are awesome and make sure we are all taken care of. We are contracted thru the county armed, and some of the posts are actually pretty fun (to me at least). Pay is good and we are getting a raise. I probably lucked out and found the best Allied office in the US lol.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

you definitely lucked out...that is definitely not normal for allied.

[@chadpunisher]

Allied goes out of their way to show you they don't give a crap about you. That is for sure. I worked for G4S which wasn't much better. But Allied bought them out and the first day they took over I finished my shift and never went back. I'll never work for those people.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

I was wanting to hear more from the people from G4S that were affected by the merger/buyout. What was the biggest change when Allied took over?

[@chadpunisher]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe That they wanted to work us all 12 hours a day 7 days a week. And pretty much said if you don't like it then leave. 🤷 So I did. How this company managed to buy out one of the oldest security companies in the US is a mystery to me.

[@saintsivaad]

I was just looking into working for AU. Now I’m 2nd guessing.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

It depends on the location. Even though I think AU is not a good company, there are still good jobs inside the company. I wouldn't accept anything under 18/hr though because its not worth the stress and craziness...and you can work for walmart 3rd shift for almost that much now with a thousand times better benefits...I mean I'm never going back to working for a company that doesn't give paid time off

[@RD-sl4tf]

me, too.

[@Maria.Aurelia]

Same over here

[@williampatterson717]

Know all security companies the same and not all security jobs at the same I've had some bad ones but I but I've had some really good ones. thanks for your honesty though man and I hope you find one that you really like like I have.😁

[@Shawnmfieldsjr]

Sorry to see you go atleast you tried brother 💪 👍

[@davidjewett112]

As a security officer myself, I'm amazed how many are hired that lack the hygiene and personal presentation that should be required. Many need to be working at 7-11.

[@Thatmanwebby]

Well that's what you get sometimes when you require zero qualifications besides a high school diploma and no criminal backround

[@wintertarzanjagrup2527]

Dude persomal Hygiene or not . Working Security is Nothing to be proud about

[@davidjewett112]

@@Thatmanwebby I'm educated and have owned two businesses in my lifetime. Retired now and work security to occupy time instead of sitting around waiting to die. Thank you for your input Oh, btw, are you a custodian? I see you took your selfie next to a urinal.

[@davidjewett112]

@@wintertarzanjagrup2527 Haha, At 70 years of age, I'm very proud of who I am. People don't have to guess which gender.

[@wintertarzanjagrup2527]

@@davidjewett112 If your 70 years old why has 401k and old age pension payed 🤔 you. People retire at age 63-65 ..

[@maxtasby]

I'm sorry to hear that you quit your job when so many people are looking for one / stay focused and keep your eyes on the prize bro !

[@judgeparker2767]

He is actually working a better job now. Good hours and no grave shift.

[@jayblaze4490]

Well go apply yourself then

[@demetriusjennings8761]

I work for allied universal too .when you first started did you half to wait to November to apply for your insurance?

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Nah but the insurance was so crappy no one used it. Even the site manager was on his wife’s employers insurance haha

[@noahcat1]

They are currently trying to hire me away from my current job. I work weekdays, 4 days a week, no nights and live 13 minutes away. My only issue is low pay and no PTO. I doubt allied is any better

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

It's not worth it if the pay is to little. I recommend walmart now. I mean I used to hate corporations but now after doing security there are bad corporations and meh corporations. Walmart gives time off when you ask for it, pto and ptto, and raises. Didn't get a single raise with allied and no one on my 2 sites did either over my year working for em. A year at walmart you'll get at least a quarter raise and have over 100hrs of pto/ptto combined. Oh also the health insurance is better....uh just I wouldn't recommend security unless the pay is over 15 and it was an incredibly laid back site

[@duplicarus]

Yeah security is easy as fuck most of the time, but can also be really shitty. I lucked out in working a site that only has me as a guard. I make $17/hr, unarmed, at a Dillard’s. Just started working for Allied yesterday. Not my first security job. They actually had 4 guards quite the site because you have to walk around all day. But like that’s nothing to me, the site is calm, the staff is great, and I get my steps in every day. Clocked 10.5 miles yesterday. The problem is guards expect to sit around all day, but it’s really site dependent on what they want you to do. Easiest site I’ve worked. I’m not defending Allied here, all I’ve heard are horror stories, but it’s not all bad, just depends on the contract and who you work with.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Oh it always depends on the people, the management and the sites but yeah my experience was a horror story and Richmond Virginia Allied Universal needs an entire overhaul of the management staff over the area.

[@rashadcollins8659]

I hate working for allied universal I haven't got paid since December 22 2022 worst job ever

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Yeah they messed up my paychecks a handful of times…took nearly a month to correct

[@JustaRedMustang]

My wife showed me this job. i do my research before i go into any job even if im having trouble finding any job. is this in a certain location or is it the company in whole.

[@tameladolan4594]

May try packing or picking in plants to get a break before moving back in to retail that sucks.

[@timmichael8711]

You deserve better man

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Thank you

[@HANDHELD_HISTORY]

I used to work for Allied Universal, management is recruited from the gutter. I now do in-house security for the Trump organization and never under any circumstances are guards coerced into doing doubles or triples. Find in-house jobs, contract security is mostly a disgrace.

[@marka.arcenas5211]

How can I apply for In house security do you know any contacts in northern California for me. I'd like to check out inhouse security

[@HANDHELD_HISTORY]

@@marka.arcenas5211 I got my job because my friend told me about it, he did security there before me while I was working with Allied. Then one day I got sick of the management, the pay, not enough hours, so I just called the place and told them I knew him and I came in for an interview a few days later and by the following week I was a fill-in. Now I have full-time. Just gotta look around

[@marka.arcenas5211]

@@HANDHELD_HISTORY okay.. I will give it a shot

[@nogenetherapy7912]

I work 16 hour shifts at a university in GA, lmk if my man Trump is hiring!👍

[@marka.arcenas5211]

@@nogenetherapy7912 please let me know if he is.. I know even know if I could get it..

[@50calammo84]

I recently got back into allied and when i started they gave me no training and had me walking around the city of Charleston for about 8 hours with no help no idea what im doing and barely any direction

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Yeah sounds about right I hope you're OK with then and have a better management team at least even if their training is garbage

[@50calammo84]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe things have gotten better my new manager just sucks with the schedule im always getting off like an hour or 2 late

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

Seriously if you didn’t have to deal with the flys and the over scheduling. Would you have continued to do security work???

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Not for the pay....or the stress....or the hours, Nah I wouldn't wanna go back to security shy of $40/hr now. Most deflated industry over the past decade and its all because of Allied Universal trying to monopolize

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe thank you for your honest reply seriously I appreciate it

[@mafia461]

By what you said, it's really not Allied Security that sucks, but that post you worked on in particular. I currently work for Allied Universal and my post, the hourly pay and the higher-ups respectful relationship towards me are by far the very best. I wish you the very best in your endeavors bro.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Oh it’s definitely a case by case scenario, but overall in my area I was in needs a change. The client manager was one of my best friends and even when begging for his help he just took advantage of me. The field supervisors never came by or did anything and neither did my “friend” the client manager. The client manager even before the pandemic worked from home almost everyday unless he had to go in if Steve Jones was in town or there were clients to meet. They higher ups where i was ever though I used to care about the client manager I hope everyone of them gets fired

[@mafia461]

@IV Elmendorf That sucks bro, 😕 a bad batch of idiots no doubt. Be well buddy, I hope you're in a much better place today. Keep us posted 🤟🏻😎

[@mafia461]

@Andrew we provide security for Brown University.

[@mafia461]

@Andrew move out here and work for us lol

[@tommyjones7387]

Allied Universal is the worst security company.

[@Shawnmfieldsjr]

Sercuritys not an easy job bro its not for everyone

[@Pops34100]

Correct

[@Beautiful-Gorgeous]

Damn I can sympathize with you, I worked for them six years ago, and I never looked back, I hope that your future is bright and happy now.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

well at present i'm making twice the pay and i hate the job half as much haha

[@Beautiful-Gorgeous]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe well, I guess I’m somewhat happy to hear that lol

[@xrppettz1202]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe I was going to work with allied do you have any other recommendations? I'm just getting my unarmed security license in a few days

[@jacobholly2096]

I never wanted to do security either I worked for one company for for 3 years, the second company for only 6 months and the gatehouse jobs aren't that bad but it's just the other guards that suppose to take the next shift never shows up on time which makes me have to stay pass the hours I'm suppose to leave which I have to stay all the time like 21 hours ,19 hours from the first security job and the second which I do overnight I have to keep calling dispatch to see if any guard is coming only to be told I have to stay longer 16 hours every week . Now my mother is telling me to look for another security job even though I really want to anymore because of those two jobs I don't really sleep as much anymore I only get about 2-3hours of sleep until I have to go back and start my shift right now I'm so tired , I can barely eat alot of food, and I feel like nobody cares about me . It's not fair.

[@wabblypop2953]

I work for this company and it’s been the easiest job iv ever had lol I work graveyard at a mall and it’s literally CAKE! Idgaf that the mall is gross or there roaches or rats. Not my job to care about that shit. All I have to do is walk around the mall and kick homeless people out of the parking lot. So damn easy. This dude over here complaining about flies 😂 if it’s easy and you hate it so much then go to a different location it’s so simple.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Yeah it wasn't as simple as that, and the fruit flies were so bad they flew into my ear and and gave me an ear infection where I couldn't sleep for a week because of the pain. Good for you for being able to put up with an unsanitary work environment, but I rather work a harder job for less hostile and cleaner settings.

[@mrbass093]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe I agree 100%

[@tinapitts6222]

Don’t burn your bridges trust me…it’s a great job when you get older……..

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

That bridge is scorched and destroyed fully. Anyone with the audacity to work an employee a 32 hour shift or consistently schedule them with back to back 16 hour shifts can go to hell. Also the entire security industry is broken. I'll never work in security again unless the entire industry has an overhaul...also another reason the industry is broke. You say it's great for when you get older yeah because security officers don't do anything. It's an entire industry based on a facade of security. 90 percent of security is fake just a glorified secretary that you have to pay for a license to do except secretaries get paid more or the equivalence too but they don't have to pay for a pointless license.

[@mistyprice3400]

You said it man. I am totally where you are or were with things. This must be my last year with security. I hope I never have to do this again.

[@mistyprice3400]

By the look on your face of the start of the video. I already knew where you were at mentally. I work two jobs. Been doing so for a few years. Both security. I have reached my breaking point. And I will make a exit if I can't deal anymore.

[@ANTHONY9255]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe agreed...I hate being a security guard...I can't wait to join the military. May not be perfect but it's worth it.

[@dougmancia5864]

Sorry for your experience, I hope you find a better post.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

No this jaded me on security. I’ll never work in the industry again unless there’s a union that will make sure I’m taken care when the company slacks

[@michaelgronemeyer4007]

I guess it is like that every were. When I was at Allied University they were always under staff, even for four months, I lost a lot of years of my life.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

that's the census in the comments with about 200+ comments just talking about being understaffed. glad I only lost a year of my life and not any more to this

[@michaelgronemeyer4007]

That was smart, get out while you can.

[@Raphael_Bizmann]

I dont blame you for quitting. What I do blame is the client site. Considering how unsanitary it is, thats more of a client problem than an Allied Problem.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

Oh yeah, that's why I called out the site's proper manager in the video...he did see the problem the 2 days per week he would come in for 2 hours. They had a daily cleaning crew for the building but couldn't afford an exterminator

[@__NJ__]

Hope u found happiness bro u seemed stressed asf

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

I was stressed out and I'm trying to be happier...I just want to be done with this company but 2 and a half years later I'm still trying to settle things. That's how terrible this company is. Oh and the 178 million dollar clash action lawsuit they lost while this was going on.

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

Crap I’m getting ready to go to a interview

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

run....run....RUN!!!! go work for walmart or amazon. they're less soulless than Allied Universal

[@user-vq6no7jr6g]

The part I don't like is they tell u they need help but won't let u go past 40 hours per week...Lee Deuce former Baltimore stripper aka Jack the stripper.

[@securityguardcommand9792]

Dude contact unemployment and file an appeal. 9 times out of 10 you will win. Sorry that happened to you.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

I’m on the appeal process right now

[@johnplaid648]

Burns had the same badge and uniform advertisements. A Burns guard was standing by Queen Elizabeth. Burns was union but fired guards before their probation. If you made it past probation Burns would pay a lot of overtime. Time and one-half after 8 and double time after 12. Is AU union? I've always wanted to be armed response to burglar alarms. I used to clear 500 a week.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

AU is definitely not union. They’re needs to be one because the bs I was going through wouldn’t slide

[@johnplaid648]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe I'd look at Armored Car guard. I applied for two and was never hired.

[@mikeg565]

no union at allied

[@TheMrChozen]

I used to work at a chase bank for $20 an hour for a little over a year. It’s was 9 hours of standing and 30 minutes of lunch break. It was alright but money wasn’t enough so I found a bs company at a bs post for $15 an hour and a flat rate where I can sleep, watch movies, eat anything at anytime, patrol (IF I wanted to). To be honest I couldn’t be more happier that I now found my dream job

[@RandyB521]

I’ve worked for AUS since 2016 in two different states. The company is very top heavy. What kept me at the site in North Carolina was a good relationship with local management and employees. We all disliked the client, and thought corporate sucked, but we were like a tight knit family, and went through the bulls%^*t together. If the office walls had been miked, we would’ve all been fired. At my post in Florida now, the situation is inverted; I love the clients I serve. Whenever this gig ends, these people will always be my friends. What hasn’t changed, is corporate still sucks.

[@kentgrotjohn7875]

I got somewhat lucky with my security job because I split custody of my disabled son, with his mom. I work 3-12's and sometimes 4-12's on the days I am available. But most security jobs really suck.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

And with having other responsibilities like that they can't make you stay like they made me stay for 32 hours. Glad your experience was better

[@valarmorghulis3773]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe 32 hrs for one shift?👀🤯🤯

[@ranidhingra50]

you are absolutely right they are like that

[@Hunter_Hult]

Dude I play this video for all the new guards who get offered the supervisor position… I tell them don’t make the mistake I made, sure middle management looks good on a résumé and who doesn’t want a couple more dollars on their paycheck? But the amount of shit you have to sip doesn’t come close to being worth the headaches that this job brings! Stay strong brother! Thanks for the video!

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

yeah but I didn't get a raise with my promotion hahaha this company just took advantage of me to the max haha I'm not against being in management....yes it is hard an stressful mostly because of the employees calling out and having to pick up slack where others drop the ball...BUT I work at Walmart now and Walmart management is totally worth it. Yeah still all the same woes but way more so...I manage 20-40 people a night for a store that does over a quarter billion dollar a year. It is STRESSFULL, but so much more rewarding in every way. Pay, benefits, time off, hours, and the consistency. I worked 42 shifts out of my regular schedule just in my last 2 months in security. I've only worked 2 shifts out of my schedule my last 2 months at Walmart...and that is through the holidays which were crazy but again rewarding.

[@Hunter_Hult]

@@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe shit I feel you bud!

[@Hunter_Hult]

I’m just glad I’ll never have to do another DAR Again!!!

[@marcellgreer3485]

Does anyone have any details abt the emt security position at s it as good as it sounds?