Jobs in Retail & Hospitality

Be honest yall: if you saw that a job was not going to be a good environment and you’ve tried to make it better for yourself, how long would you stay to see if it would improve?

I was denied a raise at work because I don't take on enough extra hours. I had my annual review and we usually get a small raise during these. But apparently, I don't stay late or come in on m… more

I had an interview where they barely asked questions and just talked about the company. Is that a good sign or bad?

🤔 At what age were you when you got your first job?

I am 17 and have been searching for a job for about 1 month i have applied to almost anywhere i could but i have only gotten positive news from two mcdonalds locations immediately after applying sayin… more

Is it weird to just want happiness in your work? Like, to not be burnt out or stressed or dread going to work? It almost feels like a radical idea…

Has anyone gone from working for someone else to being a business owner? I’m curious to know, was there a big difference in how much you worked? Someone told me that you don’t get to “clock out” as a … more

Be wary when applying for a place that preaches family friendly values and are all about being chill. 9 times out of 10 its run by a family with very particular ways of doing things but will expect ex… more

A friend said to always negotiate pay even for entry level roles. Does that work in retail or hospitality?

I recently graduated college with biology degree. I didn’t get the opportunity to get any professional lab experience undergrad. Every “entry-level” position I’m seeing is requiring multiple years of… more

I see job postings that say ‘SAP friendly’ or ‘not SAP friendly’. What the heck is SAP?

Should people who can't do basic math be fired or at least moved to a position that doesn't require them to be able to count? I work with two people in their early 20s, who struggle to make ch… more

Have you even been part of an opening team? What challenges did you face and were there many adjustments and changes in the beginning? Going through and navigating it now…

Keep getting rejected by IKEA NSW — what am I missing?
8 months at EG Australia in retail, applying to IKEA Sales/Customer Service Co-worker roles across NSW, rejected every time — often before even reaching an in… more

I’m wondering if it’s worth walking into places with a CV anymore. Does it still make a difference in hiring?

How many jobs in five years is too many? I've changed jobs six times since 2021. Do you think employers worry about hiring me because of this? I feel like it's normal to bounce around in retai… more

Will we ever see a four day work week? Higher wages? I feel like open jobs are so scarce, that folks have given up fighting for something more than what we’ve been given for so long

I hate how smug managers get when the job market is in the tank. Mine told me yesterday that if I wanted to keep my job I needed to open up my availability and start working some overnights. I wanted … more

I dropped out of high school my junior year and I think this is hurting my chances at getting a better job. If I started saying I graduated high school on applications there would be no way employers … more

Some roles require availability 7 days a week even for part time hours. Is that something people actually agree to?

WWYD: You’re about to open a brand new place and have job ads out. You haven’t been getting hits and you know why. How do you tell your employer the pay is too low? You are severely short on people an… more

It’s almost as if workers are penalized for wanting work/life balance for doing things like taking PTO and vacation, for caring about their health and taking off when sick, caring about their job but … more

I got feedback saying I need more confidence but no examples. How do you even improve that for interviews?

Nvidia is making humanoid AI robots that are meant to take retail and blue collar jobs. What is going to be left for us?

How is everyone tackling the terrible job market? I live in the roseville area of sacramento california and it is difficult to me to get a job anywhere even at a grocery store. I have a bachelors degr… more

what are some jobs that don't involve school other than a GED? preferably illustration/art wise and/or animal care. I'm a young artist who grew up on a farm and has lots of experience with far… more

I’m thinking about applying to higher end retail but worried about expectations. Is it very different from regular high street roles?

What do you all think about a job not providing any training? Do you think some positions dictate that the person already come in experienced enough to acclimate with no training at all?

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I'm feeling like I'm aiming high for positions like manager when I don't even have one job in retail unless we count my own business Pisces Artists.

Is that the … more

I'm working on my first official resume. Should I keep my work experience bullet pointed or are people doing short paragraphs now?

Why can't interviewers just tell you during the interview that you're not getting the job? Why drag it out? Don't leave me hanging with a will be in touch. If you know it's a no, just … more

When considering leaving a company, do you consider how long you’ve worked there, for resume purposes? I know some employers will look at the lengths you work at each place…

A manager asked how I’d handle working Christmas and holidays. Is saying you prefer some time off a dealbreaker?

Is it ok to leave a new job after a few months once you realize it’s not for you? The red flags cancel out any green flag there is and I am certain there is no path forward positively. How do you leav… more

Has anyone on here ever worked for leonardo hotels,
I recently started with them with a promised contracted hours and now the f&b manager has employed there friend from the kitchen and gave them th… more

I’m wondering for those who work at Actionlink for merchandise retailer installation, how many days a week do you usually work? I’m looking for. Job where I can work at least 4-5 days a week and I’ve … more

The most frustrating thing in looking for a job that you get an email stating they have decided to go with another applicant and days/weeks later you see the posting looking for someone to apply for t… more

Has anyone had to deal with being out of work recovering from an injury? How was your transition back into work? Did you face any difficulties? I’m thinking I may need to take time off work to deal wi… more

I’ve seen job ads that say immediate start but then take weeks to respond. Why do companies do that?