Jobs in Retail & Hospitality

Retail has honestly ruined Christmas for me. Instead of lights and music I just think about packed shifts, nonstop lines, and the same songs on repeat. On top of that people seem to be at their absolu… more

I have been thinking a lot about how weird it is that experience can sometimes work against you. You apply for roles knowing you can do them, but somehow being seasoned makes people assume you are too… more

I have caught myself counting time differently lately. Not hours or days but how many shifts until a break or a day off. That probably says more than I want it to. When did life start feeling like som… more

Lately, working retail feels like a constant mental tug-of-war. You feel guilty calling in sick, anxious during interviews when rules suddenly change, and scared to advocate for yourself without riski… more

Okay but can we talk about the guilt of calling in sick for a second? Like even when you’re actually not okay mentally or physically, you’re still lying there stressing about who’s going to cover your shift, how short-staffe… more

A café asked for references right after the interview, before mentioning an offer. My last retail job only checked references after deciding. Is asking early normal, or does it mean they are on the fe… more

What do you think of the newbies in hospitality nowadays? Do you think work ethic has changed since COVID? It’s been a real struggle to find folks who are self motivated, are dedicated and work hard. … more

Sometimes just remembering someone’s usual order makes their whole day. How do you make guests feel special?

Currently searching for a long term full time job for over 8 months now I have applied for over 200 plus jobs with no call backs can someone please help me with my resume not sure it that’s the reason… more

So I work overnight and there has been another place close by where I live, I’ve asked my managers boss for a transfer within the first week of my work, nothing, then in a few weeks I’ve asked the man… more

Somewhere along the way, it starts to feel like standing still means failing. If you’re not chasing the next title or asking “what’s next,” people assume you’re unmotivated. But no one talks about how exhau… more

I'm such a people watcher, and I love exploring things about people from other cultures. I love that this season allows me to meet and talk to people from different countries, and learn what they … more

I am applying for retail roles and keep seeing applications ask for full weekend availability. I can do most weekends but not every single one. Is it better to be honest upfront or say yes and explain… more

How in the world am i supposed to get my foot in the door in security? Ive obtained my door supervisor license a few months ago, supposedly the most beneficial of all SIA licenses and all i hear is “y… more

I’ve been applying to jobs for 6 months and I still haven’t been hired yet what am I doing wrong?

So our manager gets to be off on Christmas day but the rest of us have to work, and I also have to stand in for him. Am I overreacting to think that this is just unfair? It's unfair to begin with … more

I feel like right now it is especially hard to find beauty jobs, I am nine months post grad for cosmetology/esthetician school and it is really hard to find a job like anywhere. Right now I am just trying to find… more

How do you strike the balance between avoiding burnout and caring about your health AND making sure that everything is running smoothly? I still haven’t figured it out…

Pizza Chef Seeking New Opportunity 🍕

I am a passionate Pizza Chef with 4+ years of experience in preparing high-quality pizzas, including wood-fired, pan, and thin-crust styles.
Currently working at Black Diamond … more

Ok I got to the final round for interviews! I haven’t gotten this far since getting my current role 4 years ago! That means I’m 1 of maybe 2 or 3 candidates left. It’s for a role that’s above my curre… more

So I currently work for an insurance company that offers daycare in the same building. We’re saving a lot of money by using their daycare. I’m looking to maybe find a different job because how extreme… more

Who else is losing their mind with the Christmas music? Not gonna lie, for the first week it feels amazing, but by the week before Christmas, nothing drives me up the wall more than a jingle. I can… more

So, does everyone make their information searchable? I’ve been on job sites before where having it visible allows fake accounts to reach out to you. It’s so hard to determine real from fake these days… more

How do you all feel about holiday parties? I went to mine recently and it was fun! We had raffles and giveaways, which is nice. I feel like it’s a great way to reward staff after so much hard work in … more

Fair call. Let’s reset and do this properly.

Last winter, I approved a schedule that looked perfect on paper. In reality, half the team was sick, one bus broke down, and a delivery showed up three hour… more

Ghosting is real in all aspects of the interview process. I have been ghosted after they called me for an interview and I called them back. I’ve been ghosted waiting on a TEAMS interview and they neve… more

Some guest moments stay with you forever, especially the good ones or maybe even the bad depending how bad they are 🙃
What’s the most memorable guest interaction you’ve ever had?

How does watching people buy Christmas presents make you feel? I wish it made me happy or at least neutral, but all I can think about is how little I can afford to spend on gifts for my own family. I … more

Do you prefer applying for jobs online or going in person with a CV?
I hear mixed opinions depending on the type of role and location.
Curious which one people have had more success with recently.

Trying to avoid burnout while understaffed is a feat. I am aggressively recruiting, but not fast enough to cover our needs. Has anyone used a good temp service for hospitality workers? It would be nic… more

Do people on the hiring end believe that people don't really need experience as much as they just need to get good training? I'm tired of the store life and want to explore working in a wareho… more

All these jobs I applied to here and nobody contacted me yet for a cooking position in New York City 🙏🏾

I’ve heard companies are using AI to screen candidates and in some cases, even do the entire hiring process! Would you ever join the company without ever meeting anyone from the team in person??

When you’re applying for jobs, how honest are you about why you left your last role?
I always struggle to phrase it without sounding negative but still telling the truth.
What approach has actually work… more

I'm so disappointed in this New Way of hiring. I applied to hundreds of jobs that I know I'm qualified to work for and all I've been doing chasing and interviewing but nothing after. How a… more

How many people here actually update their resume regularly? I used to do that and update my LinkedIn. I haven’t in 2 years and need to get it done.

So I had a phone interview with the hiring manager last week. He said he’ll get to me about next steps but I haven’t heard anything. I already sent 1 email saying thanks. Do I follow up and see how th… more

It’s really hard being a manager sometimes. You have to put everyone else’s needs above your own and ppl conveniently forget the sacrifices you made to give them what they wanted (the schedule they re… more