Most of us don’t. Unless your life is a mix of red-carpet events and death threats from trolls, you’re probably fine with a good door lock and a loud dog. But if you are in that category, just remember: the cost isn’t just money. It’s the price of trading normal awkwardness for professional awkwardness.
Still, if you ever find yourself Googling “bodyguard near me,” start with a budget. Then ask yourself: Do I want protection, or do I just want someone to carry my groceries and look cool? Because for $50 an hour, you can get a college kid to do both—and they’ll laugh at your jokes. Probably.
