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I know in retail a lot of things are discussed,
My team is now practicing being organized.

Does your boss mention these things ?

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When you go on vacation, do you actually go somewhere or do you stay home?

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When you go on vacation, do you actually go somewhere or do you stay home?

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How was everyone’s St Patrick’s day? I was in DC and the focus there is more on the cherry blossoms, I feel like I missed on the festivities in Chicago!

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I sent an email to my supervisor about me leaving the job on Mar. 15th. Today is my last day of availability for work and he hasn't responded to the email. Do I call or text (this is how we usua… more

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Do you have experience unrelated to your work that you have still found valuable to your career?

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Between Easter being around the corner and it being prom season I have to say we’ve been pretty busy!

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Do customers freak out on you if the items they want to buy aren't discounted? I feel that customers lack understanding that we don't make the prices and we cannot make up discounts like we ow… more

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Anyone that works in retail experience the same situations: the place that I manage, whenever something is over 50% off the items are FINAL. Customers either go "yeah but I can exchange it or ret… more

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Charlotte is whack ASF. Bunch of racist ppl. What my background has to do with me coming to work.

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Have you ever successfully negotiated your pay when you were hired?

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Does your company give you a raise after a good review?

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Hi everyone just wondering if there are any hospitality or Retail jobs around st Mellons Cardiff

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Our company hired an external store manager for a store near by but he’s been training in our store. He’s very stuck in his ways from the company he came from so it’s been a lot of push back.

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Happy Monday! I have today off and this reminded me how great it is to take off a Monday! I know a lot of people prefer to take Friday off! Which would you prefer? Friday or Monday?

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Do you guys talk about using the website to your customers. They keep asking about sales ad papers 😒

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Does your family understand what you do?

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My boss insists that I stay for full shift when an ice storm is approaching and snow started dusting.
If I stay I risk getting snowed out of my home for a potential week. When I explained the situation to m… more

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So why does it feel like our manager prefer their day crew over their night crew, they get more people and I've been working there for 2 years and nights are always the shortest on people. Yet day… more

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Have you ever turned down a promotion?

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As the retail industry embraces AR and VR technologies, discuss your experiments with augmented shopping experiences to engage customers

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In hospitality, how do you incorporate cultural elements into your services to make international guests feel at home during their stay?

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I have a leader who I believe genuinely cares about her team and their growth. There’s a lot of boss bashing typically when people discuss work. Who has a leader they love?

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Tomorrow I have a GTKY with the last manager on my shift (there were 7 to meet). What other strategies do you employ to build your network?

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Please help me find a job in brooklyn I have been searching for five years but no success. Please help me.

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On a scale of 1-10, how happy are you with your career?

How often do you get involved with loss prevention in your store and helping keep theft down?

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I stumbled across something that I wanted to share with everyone.

Lasagna love - will provide a meal for your family, all you have to do is sign up on their website.

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Feedback and Opinion Time:

I started working at a museum and I am roughly two weeks in. Currently, until tomorrow there are special two floors that members only of the museum have access to. They have … more

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Retailers, discuss your strategies for turning occasional customers into brand advocates through personalized loyalty programs

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Hospitality leaders, share your thoughts on the role of virtual concierge services in enhancing the overall guest experience.

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I'm here for money not friends

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Does any one have a personal favorite motto or mantra that they use for work?

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We are having a potluck at work and I have no idea what to bring. Does anyone have any ideas or favorite things that everyone loves to see at events like that?

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Our "voluntary" morale events are basically required if you want to get ahead. This double standard is infuriating. Any advice for navigating this?

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I always imagine of starting my own business one day. Have you ever started a business?

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Retail professionals, talk about your initiatives to create immersive in-store experiences that go beyond selling products, enhancing brand loyalty.

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Hospitality managers, discuss your creative approaches to designing pet-friendly spaces that cater to a growing segment of travelers.

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I feel 20s are extremely stressful these days and there is this constant pressure of getting ahead.
How do you deal with the anxiety of getting left behind?

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When was your last professional evaluation and did you grow from it?

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