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3. What rewards do security work gets you ????
I want really good benefits and bonus!!!
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Blaine’s Answer
It depends on which field of security you’re opting for. The most lucrative options for security would be either personal security (bodyguard) or cyber security. Whichever direction you choose you’ll need a great deal of training and education.
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Rob’s Answer
Hi Chris, was your question from the standpoint of the positive impacts of working in the security space from a value to the company perspective, or was it focused on the monetary rewards and opportunities from working in the security field?
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Ariel’s Answer
Hi Chris,
Benefits typically depend on the company, not the role. Different benefits also have different value for different people, and it's important to keep an open mind: sometimes you may not even know how good a benefit is until you get to a company that has it. I work in cybersecurity, and some of the benefits I've had at companies I've worked with that have been really valuable to me (in addition to the basic health, vision, dental, life, and other insurances) have included Unlimited Paid Time Off, paid volunteer days, donation and retirement matching, and discounts at different vendors. Working in a field where I get to help protect people and promote safety and privacy is a pretty great benefit, too. ;)
Benefits typically depend on the company, not the role. Different benefits also have different value for different people, and it's important to keep an open mind: sometimes you may not even know how good a benefit is until you get to a company that has it. I work in cybersecurity, and some of the benefits I've had at companies I've worked with that have been really valuable to me (in addition to the basic health, vision, dental, life, and other insurances) have included Unlimited Paid Time Off, paid volunteer days, donation and retirement matching, and discounts at different vendors. Working in a field where I get to help protect people and promote safety and privacy is a pretty great benefit, too. ;)
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Scott’s Answer
So my best advice to you, as one who went from a career in professional law enforcement to a variety of forensic and cyber security jobs after retirement, is to get a realistic view of the field you’re interested in and then decide if that job will fulfill you. Nothing was more personally fulfilling to me than my 25 years in law enforcement. Despite earning considerably more post-retirement, I am most proud of the work I did as a sworn LE. If you look at security work (I’m assuming private physical security) and feel you can have personal pride and fulfillment in that career, than by all means go for it. If you’re looking at it as a stepping stone to some sort of financially lucrative job that doesn’t necessarily give you personal fulfillment, then I would encourage you to look at what would make you proud and happy going to work each day and do that. The uniform doesn’t matter, the pay matters a little, but not as much as you’d think. What matters is a career that challenges you to be the best version of yourself., that you look forward to going and doing each day. Good luck.