[Shock-Therapy]

Just today put all the PVC in for a multi level unit going up in Seattle. No parking on the postage stamp either since the excavator sitting there took 99% of it up. Had to park the van many blocks away in a sketchy area and didn't risk leaving my gear in the van so I wore my pouch and carried my tote. Was eyeballed by several unsavory individuals today. How do you folks address personal security while in less than desirable locations. Obviously staying alert is mandatory but while hunkered down in a 6 foot deep power ditch that's tough.

 

[backstay]

 

[NacBooster29]

I watched all three karate kids the other day. I'm quite certain I can handle myself! If that fails I can run pretty quick

 

[five.five-six]

I carry a rape whistle, it makes me feel safe.

 

[chewy]

I dont look like a victim in the first place.

 

[Shock-Therapy]

I cant say I look the victim part myself at 6'2'' 270. :no: A knife in the back works just the same though.

 

[Shock-Therapy]

I carry a rape whistle, it makes me feel safe.

You whistle a tune while being raped?:blink:

 

[Shock-Therapy]

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Springfield makes a nice weapon indeed but is it practical while onsite? Leaving it in the van would be moronic and defeat all purpose as well.

 

[five.five-six]

You whistle a tune while being raped?:blink:

No need, rape whistles stop rapes and they are 100% effective.

 

[heavysparky]

I take a stuffed bear with me. Start talking to it . Not just hi and stuff. I mean carry on a full day long conversation. They will think you are really nuts and let you be

 

[macmikeman]

I got ten armed drones and an angel named Gabriel .

 

[backstay]

Springfield makes a nice weapon indeed but is it practical while onsite? Leaving it in the van would be moronic and defeat all purpose as well.

It is for me, but I'm the boss and do what I like.

 

[gold]

I've been shot at, stabbed chased threatened etc now I just don't work in those areas. That's been working.

 

[Spunk#7]

If the customer can't provide secure work area and parking I wouldn't take the job!

 

[wildleg]

I've been shot at, stabbed chased threatened etc now I just don't work in those areas. That's been working.

now that's an answer.


I try to do same.

I won't work if I have to park "blocks" away (in the hood) unless the parking is secured. I'd rather stay home.

Interestingly, I've had women in the hood threaten to kick my a$$ because of my perceived racial disparity, but not men (wtf ?). The only men that threatened to do it were right there on the jobsite. :laughing:

 

[chicken steve]

I've been shot at, stabbed chased threatened etc now I just don't work in those areas. That's been working.

I got told off by a disgruntled customer once......

~CS~

 

[Southeast Power]

I got told off by a disgruntled customer once......

~CS~

Yeah, I hear it gets crazy up there. :laughing:

 

[chicken steve]

Once a cop in my town (pop 2800) actually drew his pistol !


~CS~

 

[Southeast Power]

Once a cop in my town (pop 2800) actually drew his pistol !


~CS~

And then threatened to put the bullet in it.

 

[chicken steve]

It was BIG news too!

~CS~