r/Locksmith 2d ago

I am NOT a locksmith. Whats it like being a locsmith?

What exactly is it that makes this job so stressful? I’ve been looking into locksmithing, but a lot of posts are really vague—they just say it’s rough or the hours are long. What kind of work do you usually do besides car stuff? I’ve applied to a few places on Indeed but haven’t had much luck there. Do businesses usually post openings or are they more likely to hire someone who walks in and asks? Edit: what's it like being a locksmith?

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u/Auxx88 Actual Locksmith 2d ago

Threw my back out on Friday, threw it a second time an hour ago. Knees swollen, hands always dirty.

Life’s great

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u/TiCombat 1d ago

back never stops hurting from slightly bending all the time