Security vs. Acting

In Security work, you are the boss -- but everybody ignores you.

In Acting, you are nobody -- but everybody thinks that you are important.


In Security work, wardrobe is important and the requirements are always the same.

In Acting, wardrobe is important and it is never good enough and there are not enough options.


In Security work, your schedule is set 3 - 5 days in advance (or more),
and you cannot cancel work less than 48 hours before your assignment.

In Acting, the job is not even posted til the day before.


In Security work, you have set hours and you may be dismissed early.

In Acting, you have a start time, and you will stay as long as necessary,
even if it is more than 15 hours.


In Security work, you practice standing silent and motionless, unless interacting with customers.

In Acting, you practice moving with an unaffected grace as if you are naturally motivated.


In Security work, you are given lines to say.

In Acting, you are given lines to say.


In Security work, you deal with the public at large venues.

In Acting, you deal with the public at large venues.


In Security work, you have strange hours.

In Acting, you have strange hours.


In Security work, you play a role.

In Acting, you play a role.


In Security, you are exposed to physical danger.

In Acting, you are exposed to ridicule and abuse.




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William Schaeffer