like, how? are you straight up bribing people with coffee for security favors? or is it like, "hey man, thanks for helping me out I'd like to buy you a coffee but I'm busy with secret consulting stuff - here's a gift card"
Is this something that only works for short lived external consultant interactions?
You do that right after walking into the manager's office and getting a job with a firm handshake. Then you go outside and buy a hotdog for 15 cents and a detached house in San Francisco for $15,000 USD.
You learn peoples names, you say high every day you treat them like humans. You bring them coffee on occasion if it is early in the morning... or you ask them if they want something if your going for that post lunch pick me up for your self.
By the end of a 4-5 week run you will know all the security people in a building. If I go to lunch an forget my badge they will let me back in no questions asked. This is something I used to do as staff, and still do to this day.
Just give one as a gift occasionally. The holiday season is great for this. On your way in, "Merry Christmas Frank!" and hand one out. Or even just because. "Keep up the good work, here you go"
Its not about bribing to get a specific favor. Its about getting on good terms. Having people like you is a good thing and it makes their job a bit better and can make their day a little brighter. win-win
like, how? are you straight up bribing people with coffee for security favors? or is it like, "hey man, thanks for helping me out I'd like to buy you a coffee but I'm busy with secret consulting stuff - here's a gift card"
Is this something that only works for short lived external consultant interactions?