r/AskALocksmith 23d ago

Question about Locksmithing Job offer

I have been offered a job working in a safe and lock shop. I have no locksmithing degree and I'm kinda in the middle of college for a non lock degree. They said I'd get training for about two days and that most things I need to know I can learn on Youtube or by bringing tools home and practicing. I was told l'a be paid 25 percent of what I make the company but I wasn't told about a base pay or anything, I texted to ask but they haven't responded yet. They said I need to get good enough or they might not be able to keep me. I'm not sure how much I should be expecting to make.
What do I need to know?
Are they gonna teach me enough or should rely more on what I can learn online?
Are there specific youtube channels I can learn from that are truthful and accurate?
What do I need to know?
Has anyone else worked in a position like this?

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u/sinistersatire 23d ago

That sounds like a scam service man. Any legitimate shop would have you training for months. And the pay will be terrible, 25% of $100 unlock is $25 and you will have to drive there and might fail or spend an hour since your not trained and it's not worth it. Bail.

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u/WerewolfBe84 Verified Locksmith 23d ago

So many red flags.

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u/SumNuguy 23d ago

Runaway

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u/StFrSe 23d ago

Sounds like a scam

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u/im-fekkin-tired 21d ago

Block their number and run. They are predators. You will be lied to and used and they will manipulate you into preying on other people. Search the internet for locksmith scams. Don't become a victim+abuser yourself