Respect, Integrity, and Vigilance

Respect, Integrity, and Vigilance

It has been eleven months since I switched careers from an unstable environment to a steady paycheck. In those eleven months, I have found a career that truly defines who I am as a person. The job requires me to always be alert, attentive to detail, and with the welcoming and caring approach.

Each and every day is going to be different, to think days are going to be the same, would be an understatement.

I’m in the bathroom yesterday, washing my hands, as a gentlemen stands behind me acknowledging my presence. He tilts his head with respect and waits his turn. He then begins to speak, “How is it in the security business?” I reply, “It’s pretty secure”. The gentlemen replies, “And it’s only going to get better…if you have a minute, I’d like to tell you a story…”

Security is a challenge, we as individuals will have to deal with for the rest of our lives.

• Don’t assume anything

Security is definitely not going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, it is only going to increase as years go by. Security, as it would suggest, is to secure. However, there is a fine line between enforcing the rules and the customer service that is to welcome. We are not drill sergeants, but simply an elite class of individuals. I am the enforcer, viewed by others as Supreme. I take my job very seriously. All it takes is one second, one bad decision, and the entire foundation which integrity and trust is built upon is compromised.

A Step Back

It is 23:23, and I used to think most people were sleeping at this hour. But truth is told doctors, security officers, patients, students, and people all across the world are up for various reasons:
• It’s our job
• We are sick and need medical attention
• We have a task to complete

Sometimes, as writers, our best work comes when we least expect it. An event that has taken place or simply a thought we would like to write down and expand on later.

As all of us have experienced or soon will, a relationship is a beautiful thing. But, it only works if both are passionate. In the moment, anxiety and excitement kick in. This is true for any type of situation, whether it is golfing with family, playing poker, or even as I mentioned before, relationships. You find someone that shares a common interest. You learn what and not to do.

However, a relationship is only as strong as the foundation it is built on. A relationship based on lust, is simply that, but one based on principles, morals, and the understanding that when the going gets tough, the tough gets going, the ultimate partner will be there standing next to you. You feel a certain connection. If one loses focus or interest, the relationship or situation is automatically destined to suffer and fail. Trust and communication is what holds together any relationship.

A relationship is a full time, non-paying job, but pays great dividends. At the end of the day, you have to remember to always stay focused and in control. It’s ok to take a step back and re-group. Sometimes, you just can’t seem to do anything right. Call a timeout.

There’s nothing wrong with taking personal time in a relationship, as we all need to vent out sometimes. When we do things without the other person’s knowledge, although unintentional, the act of doing can be viewed as hurtful or negative. From a technological standpoint, we have each become a victim of text messaging and emailing as the substitute to actually picking up the phone and calling someone. It’s quicker and more efficient, however, lacks effort.

It’s not about quantity, it’s all about quality.

Thank you Fire!

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