Submitted by drmartykrauss t3_127pdx4 in pittsburgh
HomicidalHushPuppy t1_jefa1w5 wrote
Reply to comment by ChefGuru in PNC Park ushers say they want a fair wage by drmartykrauss
Yep, hate to shit on someone's job, but I've been to 2 NFL games, a handful of baseball games across varying leagues, and 2 concerts at NFL stadiums recently, and not once did I need to ask for help to figure out where to go. Should really be a job that gets rolled into the security team's duties for the rare occasion it's needed. All the ushers did was slow me down by checking tickets (really not necessary - if you're in my seat, you better believe I'm getting security to move you) and walking too slow when escorting other people.
blargsamerow t1_jeffuze wrote
You would be surprised how stupid some people are.
HomicidalHushPuppy t1_jefh1y4 wrote
I'm really not anymore. I have several thoughts on the matter, but I'd get downvoted into oblivion for voicing them.
just_an_ordinary_guy t1_jefz6di wrote
George_Carlin.meme
Aezon22 t1_jefjmxd wrote
> All the ushers did was slow me down
> if you're in my seat, you better believe I'm getting security to move you
You gotta me kidding me man, right?
montani t1_jefap6l wrote
It's less of an issue now with the netting but they did used to run down when a ball or bat went into the stands and make sure the person was ok and signal to what i assume was some sort of medical team. Plus break up fights between drunk idiots. So I guess it is kind of security.
PGHxplant t1_jefbrf7 wrote
They're still responsible for giving the "all clear" signal when a foul or HR goes into the stands.
SisterCharityAlt t1_jefy879 wrote
Tell me you don't understand how many people swap seats and handle basic duties and have no clue what security does without saying so.
You're doing great.
ChefGuru t1_jefb47d wrote
With the advancement of technology, and the prevalence of cell phones, if it doesn't already exist, I'm sure it would be entirely possible to create an app that guides you directly to your seat. Or to be able to install scanners all over the place where you scan your ticket, and it tells you which way to go.
Aezon22 t1_jefl98c wrote
You want to get rid of people who are asking to make $13 an hour to replace it with a custom app that needs to be scalable to allow for 30,000+ simultaneous connections, as well as either renting or purchasing and maintaining all the infrastructure that goes along with that.
You are talking about firing ushers and hiring software engineers to replace them.
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