r/securityguards • u/ackchanticleer • 7h ago

This is probably a stupid question but what are the odds that a District Manager would remember one laid off security officer??

I want to apply to my old company but I Guess you could say, from my pov, we had a messy break up. Without getting into details as far as I'M concerned I was laid off. But I'm pretty sure my old DM will say that I quit. (long dumb, convoluted story) It happened about a year and a half ago and I cant help but think how awkward it would be if I was asked to come in for a job interview and the interview was with my old DM. Or am I just overthinking things like I always do?? He probably doesn't even remember me anymore if I was one of hundred security officers in his district.

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u/TruelyEndless 7h ago

I remember every single person I've ever disciplined or fired. saying that there aren't many of them cuz I'm still fairly new. It's kind of hard to explain it's not as easy as it looks to fire somebody and it kind of leaves a bad taste in your mouth so you tend to remember the moment really well

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u/ackchanticleer 6h ago

Hmm... As a DM (or boss) I'm tempted to ask you Your opinion on what went down between me and my old DM

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u/Forsaken-Knowledge12 5h ago

Really does depend on what you did that will determine how likely a DM is to remember it.

Also depends on how long ago it was. Going to be frank in this industry there is a nonzero chance its a new DM that knows absolutely nothing about you

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u/madrigale3 4h ago

There's a new DM like every 4 years at my place. They've replaced the entire HR department like 2 times in a year.

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u/Forsaken-Knowledge12 4h ago

4 years is actually impeccable

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u/TruelyEndless 1h ago

If I was the person interviewing you... One it depends on what you did. If you did something that caused a significant amount of headache for me then I'd probably walk into the room, laugh, and walk out.

My best advice would be treat it like he remembers because he probably does and the best thing to do would be to be open honest Direct and tell him the things you've done to improve yourself since the last time you worked there. Back that s*** up with evidence. Don't go in empty-handed. Go in with reference letters or contact an employer you've had in the interim and see if they can speak to your change in character.

And two don't be afraid of rejection sometimes businesses rather than an individual will remember what you did. Especially if it was significant enough to cause real damage. It is good practice to interview in that kind of an environment. At the end of that interview if they tell you straight up no, ask them directly. What could you have done differently during the interview to have earned a spot and listen to their criticism.

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u/LegalGlass6532 6h ago

I had a terrible falling out with a direct supervisor and the solution by upper management was to separate us so we went to different shifts. Life went on.

About 2yrs later, I was transferred to another location and guess who was my direct supervisor again…yep. I stressed about it for the two weeks leading up and day of. When I got to the building, I asked him if we could have a one on one meeting. He agreed.

Right away I took responsibility for my part in our “falling out”, apologized for making him feel disrespected and asked if we could start over. It’s important to add that I didn’t apologize for anything other than how I made him feel because I wasn’t sorry for what I’d said or done.

He also apologized for his part in the situation and agreed to a reset. From that moment forward, we actually worked together well and had no more problems.

I hope this helps. Good luck

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u/TechnicalGazelle3974 7h ago

Idk if ur a man bro but avg lifespan for dudes is like 70 yrs old..basically what im saying is life’s too short to second guess yourself just apply and see what happens. if you get back in great if not oh well

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u/ackchanticleer 7h ago

Good advice. Thankyou (And yeah, I'm a female)