John has zero health insurance. He is a good guy, loves life and has two kids. His life is modest, a vacation once a year to Disney World for a week, then a few other weeks off to take care of the kids and stuff around the house. The family cannot eat steak every night, but that isn’t healthy, and John’s wife is a wonderful cook – so chicken, pork, and produce fill their bellies. At the end of the evening, John loves to play cards with his kids, read, and listen to albums. John’s got a pretty sweet life.
Then Tiffany broke into the bank and pointed a gun at you and John. It was surprising how quick John laid down on the ground and slid his gun across the floor. You stood there dumbfounded, but I guess I am surprised by your confusion at John’s actions.
Do you really think a security guard making fifteen dollars an hour is going to lay down his life for you?
I’ve always been confused by the thought process that people think security guards will do anything to protect them. These are people with lives, and if you are making a lot more money than them, they are probably disgruntled with the power dynamic. It is their job, but are they really getting paid enough to step up and lay down their lives? No, so realize it is a false sense of security they provide. They are actually there to manage you and make sure you don’t make a scene when fired. Protecting you is an illusion, managing you is their true purpose.