Jobs in Retail & Hospitality

For foodservice folks, what jobs are out there that offer a semblance of work/life balance without turning you into a hack?

New Year’s Eve at the store felt different. The holiday rush was winding down, lights still twinkling, music low and calm. A regular guest stopped by just to say thanks for the year, no shopping, just… more

Happy new year everyone! Hope this year we are able to get the job we want and deserve! What’s your job goal this year?

So I just started a job as a general laborer, however the company I started working for, something just feels off, I don’t know what it is though, my question is this, should I leave? Or what should I… more

Just got a job in a department store, and it's all I wanted for this year. A JOB! So it's definitely a happy new year for me. This is also my first job, so I thought I'd ask here what your… more

When you’re interviewing, what questions do you always ask to figure out if a place is actually decent to work at? I feel like it’s easy for interviews to sound good on the surface, but harder to tell what day-to… more

For those who’ve switched jobs recently, what was the moment that made you finally say “okay, I’m done here” and start applying elsewhere? Was it one big thing, or just a bunch of small stuff adding up over time?… more

Took a seasonal hospitality job and was told there might be permanent hours after. Now the season is ending and no one has mentioned it. How do you bring this up without sounding pushy?

December 31, 2025. I locked the doors, counted the last till, and looked around the store I managed all year. Missed breaks, laughing staff meals, customers who became regulars. We didn’t just sell pr… more

It’s such a downer going over all the jobs you’ve applied for via various platforms. Most of them didn’t even respond with a " No thank you brokie" lol. I am so tired of cold calling HR for … more

Hope everyone has a Happy New Year! I know it’s been a tough one for some, for me too. But it’s important to lead with encouragement, confidence and determination. Better things to come for us all-onw… more

There is always been a one page versus two page résumé. Myself used to use two pages and have everything on my résumé. Now I use one page and only put relevant information cater towards the job. What … more

Interviewers always ask about availability, especially nights and weekends. I want to be honest but worry it hurts my chances. Is it better to be upfront or say yes and renegotiate later?

Anyone feel like NOT going to an interview because of fear of being rejected or ghosted? I often think what's the point of wasting my time only to get rejected or ghosted?! I'm over qualified … more

My job lied to me that I was getting a permanent position, turns out it was a 1 month temporary role and they notified my less then 24 hours before my shifts for this week were meant to start. Happy n… more

Is there any graduate jobs or apprenticeships to do with makeup in salford area or Manchester area UK based. Just anything for now, I have applied to some stores like sephora and selfridges.

I finally have a real chance to get out of retail, but it comes with a pretty big pay cut. Part of me is excited about the idea of better hours, less stress, and actually having a life again, but the … more

Is it normal that, in my second week at this job, I've already been asked by two coworkers to cover their shifts? I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt, considering we're just coming out … more

Everyone is working more time around the holidays, it’s inevitable! But then that leads to burnout…what exactly is that? I was thinking about it…as bad as the feeling of being burnt out it, nothing st… more

How is it working post holiday? Are there lots of returns for clothing or electronics and things of that nature? I’m curious since I’ve never worked in retail.

Group interviews stress me out more than one on one!😳 I never know how much to talk without cutting others off. Do you think group interviews actually help hiring or just weed people out?

And just like that, New Year’s Eve is around the corner! I feel like I haven’t recovered from Christmas 😂. This will be just as busy for me. How is your NYE projected to be?

I applied so many places get maybe one interview and a we will call you like a Friday for example so I would wait and get no call no explanations like I even apply at fast foods and don’t even get ack… more

Some hospitality listings show an hourly rate but then mention tips make it higher. I never know what the real take home pay ends up being. Do you trust listings like that, or do you ask for averages … more

When i first started training at my retail job, my trainer disappeared for a few minutes while I was supposed to shadow them, so I had to figure some things out on my own. Somehow I survived, and maybe even… more

I manage hospitality during the holiday season, when the pace is fast and the energy is even faster. Long days turned into proud moments as I watched my team grow, guests leave smiling, and myself lea… more

Quit a job working with great clips because they had me working 3 hours a week? They didn't like that I had to go to part time because my mom was sick.

Please tell me why getting hired feels amazing for like five minutes. You’re relieved, you stop stressing, you think “finally.” Then out of nowhere you start doing the mental math, the schedule, the pay, the comm… more

How many complaints about confusing store layouts would you consider too many? I know many people hate how Costco's have no signs, but it's not like they're ever going to change that... I … more

Hey everyone,
I’ve been actively looking for work in Birmingham for about 2 months now with no progress yet.
Tried online applications and walk-ins.
If anyone has advice, leads, or is in the same situati… more

Debating between a zero hours contract at a big store and a smaller place offering fewer hours but guaranteed each week. Stability matters but so does flexibility. For those who tried both, which work… more

Every year around now I feel that pressure to come back after the holidays with some big reset energy. New habits, new goals, new attitude like the last few weeks did not completely drain me. Part of … more

Some job postings really feel like they were written by someone who’s never actually worked a shift. The expectations are endless, multitask, stay positive, handle pressure but there’s barely any detail about the… more

I was asked to do a trial shift at a cafe with no paperwork yet. They said it was to see if I fit the team. Is that normal now, and did anyone actually get hired after a trial like that?

Hi all, I was hired on as a seasonal employee and now that the holidays are over I’m afraid that they will start making cuts. I knew going in this was a real possibility, but I am hoping to be kept on… more

Late December is quiet for hiring right? I missed the holiday part time rush, but I want a full time job. When do you think full time jobs will open up again? I fear it will be more like in the spring… more

I’m currently seeking for work in the south east area I don’t drive so have to rely on public transportation. I’m mainly looking for cleaning work as I have 4 years experience of cleaning and I also e… more

Thinking about leaving retail after years of feeling stuck. Anyone successfully transition to a new industry?

Had a group interview for a hotel role where most of the time was team games, not questions. Hard to tell how they judge people in that setup. Do you feel group assessments are fair, or do they just f… more

By December, I stop managing a hotel and start conducting an orchestra of exhaustion. The holiday rush hits: a family arguing over room keys, a couple proposing in the elevator, and a guest convinced … more