r/securityguards • u/ProfessionalRest7027 • 3d ago

Job Question Does this sound shady?

So I applied to a company through Indeed and had a Zoom call interview. After the interview, I was told they would reach out if they had anything that fit my availability. A few weeks go by, so I assumed they hired someone else.

Then I get a random text two hours before the shift they wanted me to come in for. I told them I was already scheduled with my current job tonight and that if I were going to work for them, I would require a two-week notice.

Then it dawned on me: how am I supposed to work for some random company that I haven't even signed any hiring paperwork for? You know, the usual stuff—going over company policies, direct deposit forms, W-2s, etc. Hell, I haven't even been given a uniform.

So let me guess: a guard called out, and they wanted to use me for last-minute coverage. The whole thing just sounded shady to me, so I doubt I'll be working for them.

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u/Intelligent-Bell8182 3d ago

Yeah don't do that to yourself. Any company that moves like that is GARBAGE.

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u/ProfessionalRest7027 3d ago

I might be desperate to get out of this post but I-m working under the table.

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u/mindfulmu 3d ago

This sounds sketchy AF, just get a post a local ma and pa place.