Many of us grew up playing the popular Grand Theft Auto series and have always been fascinated by the ways in which criminals make money. Few of us would actually go out and join the real life version of a GTA gang, but the idea of making money by any means necessary is appealing. Maybe you have a few mates who are into that kind of thing and who would pay you good money to hang out with them. Or perhaps you have a rich uncle and want to make a few extra buckings. Whatever your reasons may be, it is now possible to make money as a bodyguard in GTA Online.
How does it work? Let us take a quick look.
The Anatomy Of A GTA Bodyguard Job
Just like any other job in GTA Online, there are various tasks that you will need to carry out in order to make money as a bodyguard. Primarily, you will be protecting high profile targets from behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. This could be a simple drive to the office or a trip to the mall. Sometimes, the target could be a celebrity that you have been hired to protect. Other times, it could be a VIP that you have been asked to keep an eye on. No matter who the target is, you will always be in competition with other bodyguards for the assignments, so you have to make sure that you are better prepared than the others. Only then will you be able to pull off the perfect ambush and capture. The following will go over the essential details regarding the anatomy of a GTA bodyguard job.
Protection Money
The very first and most important thing that you need to do in order to make money as a bodyguard is to protect your client. This is crucial and something that you should not neglect or take for granted. Your client will be paying you good money for your services, so make sure that they are getting what they’re paying for. In most cases, you can verify the quality of your work by the number of compliments that you receive from your client. It is also important to point out that your compensation will be determined by the level of protection that you provide. The worse the level of protection, the less you will be compensated. In most cases, the protection money can range between $5,000 and $10,000 dollars. In the most extreme cases, the compensation can go up to $15,000 or even $20,000. This is definitely a respectable and attractive income opportunity regardless of whether you’re a wanna-be criminal or someone who just loves to watch the bad guys squirm.
As mentioned above, the compensation that you receive will be based on the level of protection that you provide for your clients. The better the level of protection, the more money that you will make. This is pretty straightforward and self-explanatory. The level of protection is determined by various factors that we will discuss below, but for the sake of keeping things simple, let’s just focus on the two primary criteria’s that matter for this article; security and discretion. The former will be discussed in the next section, while the latter will be covered in the following section.
Security
Just like any other job in GTA Online, your client will mostly want you to keep their goods secure while they’re on the move. This entails preventing any break-ins, robberies, or any other incidents that might endanger their safety. In most cases, you will be driving or riding in a luxury vehicle to and from your assignments. The better the vehicle, the better the protection. In most cases, you will be equipped with a heavy weapon of some kind. This could be a revolver for protection against small time criminals or a machine gun for taking down big time criminals. Of course, the bigger the gun, the better. A variety of other small arms are also available, like a sidearm or a pocket pistol. As previously mentioned, the level of protection that you provide is based on a number of factors, but security is certainly one of the primary ones. In most cases, you will be looking for a simple safe route to your client’s destination and avoiding any incidents along the way. In the event of an incident, make sure that you have the details of the incident recorded and that you report it to your client as soon as possible. In the meantime, you should keep your eyes open and use your common sense. Do not be afraid to use your vehicle for protection if necessary. Remember, a wealthy and/or famous person’s life is worth protecting no matter the cost. In most cases, security is going to be your number one priority and, as a result, your paycheck. This is an opportunity to make easy money with little risk involved. You’re basically driving around in a nice, safe, and comfortable vehicle, looking out for danger and protecting your client’s valuables. This is a win-win situation for everyone involved.
Discretion
The other criteria that you need to focus on is discretion. In most cases, your client will not want anyone to know that they are paying you to protect them. This is why you need to make sure that your work remains as discreet as possible. The better your discretion, the more money that you will make. Basically, you should try to be as inconspicuous as possible while on the job. If possible, wear plain clothes and cover up the make and model of the vehicle that you’re driving. Of course, in most cases, it’s not possible to maintain complete discretion, so you will need to make some exceptions. If you do happen to get spotted by a cop or some other random person, make sure that you have a good excuse. In most cases, discretion is going to be a secondary priority and, as a result, your paycheck. In most cases, you will not be carrying a weapon. Instead, you will be relying on your wits and your car to protect your client. Essentially, you’re driving around in a nice, clean, safe, and comfortable vehicle, looking out for danger and trying to stay under the radar. This is an opportunity to make quick money with little risk involved. You’re basically driving around in a luxury vehicle, looking out for danger and protecting your client’s valuables. This is a win-win situation for everyone involved.
As you can see above, there is quite a bit of variety when it comes to the different tasks that you will be carrying out as a bodyguard. Primarily, you will be driving to and from your assignments. The better the route, the better the protection. In most cases, you will be looking for a simple and direct route to your client’s destination. In the event of an incident, make sure that you have the details of the incident recorded and that you report it to your client as soon as possible. In the meantime, you should keep your eyes open and use your common sense. Do not be afraid to use your vehicle for protection if necessary. Remember, a wealthy and/or famous person’s life is worth protecting no matter the cost. In most cases, discretion is going to be a secondary priority and, as a result, your paycheck. This is an opportunity to make quick money with little risk involved. You’re basically driving around in a nice, clean, safe, and comfortable vehicle, looking out for danger and protecting your client’s valuables. This is a win-win situation for everyone involved.
In some cases, your client may want you to transport them from one place to another. In such a scenario, you will need to take a more direct route and, therefore, increase the chance of getting spotted by law enforcement or other security forces. It is also worth pointing out that, in some cases, you might need to make some speed changes in order to avoid getting too identified. In such cases, you will have to deal with traffic and navigate the roads with care.
Client Relationship
Finally, it is important to establish a good client relationship. In most cases, the better the client relationship, the more money that you will make. Basically, you need to look for clients that you can trust and who will pay you on time. In most cases, you can build a good reputation by proving yourself time and time again. In most cases, the more assignments that you take, the better. This will naturally lead you to gain more clients and, in turn, make more money. In some cases, you might even need to engage in some form of bribery. This is, however, not usual and, in most cases, not necessary. In most cases, a good reputation and a solid grounding in your community will lead you to becoming a sought-after bodyguard. In most cases, your reputation will determine how much money that you make. In some cases, you might even need to use your common sense as well as your resources to determine the quality of your work. Simply put, if someone is paying you, they are typically pretty happy with your services and, as a result, are going to be good for your career.