I like that the accounts manager that I have at my site is always willing to work around my school schedule if needed. It shows that he not only cares about my education, but my needs as well.
What I wish was different
I wish that others who are newly hired with little to no security experience did not make more than current employees. Personally I feel that people who have seniority and have experience in the field should be getting better paid than those that are freshly hired on with no other experience.
Advice
One piece of advice that I would share about working in the security field in downtown Portland is to expect the unexpected. I have seen some of the weirdest things down here, along with things I never want to see again. Always mentally prepare yourself.