OCCUPATION THESAURUS

LOCKSMITH



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HELPFUL TIP:

There’s probably a good reason why your character chose their career. Think about how certain talents and skills, a dominant positive or negative trait, or even an emotional wound might have influenced this decision. And once they're on the job, don't forget about the many work-related conflict scenarios you can throw at them to create tension and add complications.
OVERVIEW:
A person in this field will be responsible for most any job involving locks: installing and changing locks at residences, helping people get into locked cars and buildings, opening locked devices such as briefcases or security boxes, installing and opening safes, copying keys, etc. A locksmith might work on his own or be employed by someone else.

NECESSARY TRAINING:
A person can become a locksmith by completing an apprenticeship or by training at a vocational school. Because this field involves people's security, locksmiths are typically required to be licensed, bonded, and insured.

USEFUL SKILLS, TALENTS, OR ABILITIES:
MECHANICALLY INCLINED

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EMOTIONAL WOUNDS THAT MAY HAVE FACTORED INTO THIS OCCUPATION CHOICE:
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SOURCES OF FRICTION:
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PEOPLE THEY MIGHT INTERACT WITH:
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HOW THIS OCCUPATION MIGHT IMPACT ONE'S BASIC NEEDS:
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TWISTING THE STEREOTYPE:
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REASONS THE CHARACTER MAY HAVE BEEN DRAWN TO THIS PROFESSION:
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