Pros
In truth, I love my job. I love the interactions I have with various staff, patients and visitors. (Currently in health care). I go to and leave work typically in a good mood, and if not, at least satisfied. The good though seems to come almost exclusively from external sources. Not from the company itself. In point form the pros are... - Steady work schedule. - Typically quick response from our Ops center. - No shortage of shifts ... Which also becomes a con. - Paid training. - Assisting in getting security license. There could be more I am not able to think of at this moment.
Cons
The wage I am currently making is not livable. I joined this company as a stepping stone in my career path, and in truth have to stick it out until I can take the next step. However, the only way I currently even exist is by the good will of friends and family. If I miss a day of work for any reason, it's catastrophic. For the point format. - Smoke blowing. Shown a chance for advancement, then simply disregarded. In an attempt to keep me interested. - Borderline harassment level of phone calls to take extra shifts, even if just getting off a shift. - If a shift cannot be taken by staff, then guilt tripping and other manipulations to attempt to coerce a change in decision. quote " Well another officer is doing 7-12's in a row." As a direct comparison. As if I don't do enough because I am unable to make up for another guard. - Denied any form of pay wage increase to maintain "Paladins bottom line". Heavens know they can't sacrifice a dollar or two an hour... ever. - No amount of reasoning is good enough to not make up for another officers shift. Dying family included. - Honestly. I feel like a gap fill. So long as I am at my post, that's all they care about. Not the fact that I constantly try to go above and beyond our company standards. That I maintain good and professional relations with other staff. That because I can't take every single missing shift onto myself that I am not remotely appreciated for the things I do exceptionally well.
