Jobs in Retail & Hospitality

Something I’ve always wondered about interviews. Some managers want short answers, others want you to talk through everything you’ve done.

It’s hard to know the balance between being confident and acci… more

I am tired. I don’t know when to take time off since there are so many deadlines to hit

I ran into someone I used to work with and the first thing they asked was if the job was easier now. I had to think about it for a second. Some things are definitely better, but work is still work at … more

A café offered me part time with a promise of moving to full time in a few months. Nothing is in writing. Would you trust that, or insist on something formal before accepting?

Stuck in a dead end job i greatly dislike. I want oiut of here so bad. I cant find anything else right now. Id liove to quit today! But not eno ugh savings to back it up....i DREAD going in each d… more

If you didn’t have to get a degree for any job, what job do you think you would do? I only asked because when we were young, I don’t think we knew that we had to go to college we just knew we had to g… more

The struggle to stand out is real in this job market. Hiring managers: what sets a (qualified) candidate apart from others in a sea of resumes? I’d appreciate the input and expertise of those who are … more

I had an interview once where the manager spent most of the time talking about the problems in the store rather than the role itself.
Part of me appreciated the honesty. Another part wondered if it was a war… more

On night shift, everything feels a little surreal. I’ve checked in tired travelers at 1 a.m. and wished them ‘good morning’ without thinking. How do you stay sharp when the hours blur together?

I am interested to hear of anyone who has worked at Hobby Lobby as an associate or as a Team Lead/department manager. I currently work as a TL for a large department store but am considering a change… more

Why is it jobs non a days feel like they don’t have to fully train you but yet get upset when u make a mistake that they were suppose to teach u on? Why is this the new norm in workforce?

Something I’ve noticed when applying for roles lately. Some job ads sound great until you reach the end and realise they never mention the pay at all.

I always wonder if that’s intentional or just lazy… more

How have you decided to change your industry? For me, I have chosen to be the optimistic leader.

How honest are you about why you left your last retail job? I left because of poor management, but I worry saying that makes me look negative. What do you usually say in interviews?🙃

I’m Getting pretty disheartened these days. I have a job but want to get out. I’ve been applying to jobs that is a step up but it’s just too competitive out there. I feel like I match the requirements… more

Who contributes most to the culture of a company: the executives or the employees? It always tends to seem more like a spiel from upper management than an actual existing, actionable way of operating.

I've been at my job for about 3 years now. I helped build the store. The 2 store managers are very toxic and make it a very toxic environment. I have been past over for promotions so many times th… more

So im almost 19 years old Im from southern California an Ive applied to a million jobs and nobody will hire me bc I have no experience what should I do? And is this a California thing or a US thing?

I am noticing more applications asking for video interviews upfront for entry level hospitality jobs. Do you think that actually helps candidates stand out, or is it just another hurdle?

Anyone able to enjoy this break in the weather? Seems like instead of bringing in an influx of people, everyone is trying to enjoy the first taste of spring outdoors…

A coworker and I once made the exact same scheduling mistake on a busy weekend. Same shift mix up, same outcome. Management pulled me aside for a long talk, but when it happened to them a week later i… more

You ever notice how the exact same mistake can play out very differently at work? Two people do basically the same thing. Same situation, same outcome.

One gets a formal warning, a serious conversation, maybe even an em… more

The obsession with "attachment rates" and upselling in high street shops is killing the actual service side of things. I have seen managers pull people into the office for not pushing enough… more

I Had one of those days yesterday where nothing major went wrong, but somehow the whole shift still felt exhausting. Just a steady stream of small problems, questions, and random requests all day. By … more

Had one of those classic banking calls the other day.

Someone was convinced there were random charges on their card that they definitely didn’t make. So we start going through the transactions together, coffee shop, groceries, a couple o… more

When morale is low in the workplace, what are some tangible things you have done (that actually provide positive results)? Some things workplaces do just don’t cut it, and some have done things that a… more

Started a new job recently and there’s this snack table in the break room and it’s always full.

Cookies one day, donuts the next, random chocolate bars, homemade treats, sometimes things just appear out of nowhere. The funny … more

Getting a reference from a former manager in retail is a nightmare because of the high turnover. You go to list a supervisor you worked under for two years only to find out they left the company month… more

Last month I applied for a supervisor role at my store. I train half the team, cover shifts, calm angry customers… yet they hired someone from outside “for fresh perspective.” Same week, a regular told me the bank charged hi… more

Had one of those customer interactions recently where someone walked in already frustrated, like the conversation was about to turn into an argument.

A few minutes later, after actually talking it through and fixing the issue… more

Im so tired of applying to jobs and not hearing back from them

Daylight saving time is about to hit again and I am already bracing for it. One hour does not sound like much, but somehow it throws off my sleep, my morning routine, and even when I feel tired during… more

I have been working at pastaio for a year and a half I recently had a situation happened at work where i was racially abused by a staff member in front of a sous chef. I pressed the matter with the current… more

Why is it so difficult when you're obligated to come back to your "hometown" because of the living situation you was in wasn't the safest to find a job?

What am I doing wrong?

I applied internally for a supervisor role at my store and they hired someone from outside. They said they wanted fresh perspective. Would you stay and try again or start applying elsewhere?

I’m so tired of working in customer service and retail but any time I try to apply for anything outside of that even when it’s entry level, I can’t seem to break out. I would rather work as a cleaner … more

Working in banking made me realize that the accounts that were already struggling were the ones getting hit with fee after fee. People would call in stressed, asking for help.

At the same time, customers with big balances wer… more

I have a friend who always talks about how lucky she is to travel for work. New cities, hotel points, flights every month. It sounds great when you hear it that way, but I keep wondering what the real… more

I sat through a meeting today where we spent almost an hour talking about a problem everyone already understood. Lots of words, lots of agreement, but nothing actually changed by the end of it. Walkin… more

Has anyone turned down a full time retail position because the schedule was too unpredictable? I want stable hours but most stores say flexibility is required. Is it realistic to expect consistency in… more