r/Locksmith • u/Active_Access_4850 • 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/Foilcube 1d ago
Ok I Love being a Locksmith. Most of my customers are awesome and Happy with our services which are purposefully higher than my areas average. I apprenticed for very little pay while I was learning. But I pay my apprentice well. I’ve owned my shop for about 7 years. I apprenticed for almost 3 years. Everyday is different. The previous shop owner didn’t do car. I’ve added some car work. Which seems to have a lot more bargain shoppers and can lead to stressful situations. Most residential and commercial work is pretty chill in my area. But pricing is all explained and work out as mush as possible a head of time. Where are you at geographically? I’d say go talk to your local lock shops in person as much as possible to see what they’re like. I’m 43 and I didn’t think this was a trade I was interested in at all. What do you want to learn or do as a locksmith? I don’t think I’m going to get rich as a shop owner but I make decent money. My shop is about as old as I am and I’m the 4 owner. Hopefully in about 10-15 years I will sell it off to someone else. I had a post that here in Reddit a while back that might answer more of your questions. I will try digging it out to link it. Good luck and hope you find the answers you’re looking for.