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Is anyone else’s experience as of lately that ai has ruined the job market, rather that being automated resume checks or everything being an email or app now. What are your thoughts?

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Has anyone tried one of those personal fans or ac devices that hangs on your shirt? It’s so damn hot in my store and I’m looking for recommendations.

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I got made redundant end of may and the job search has been awful but my old employer has sent me my last paycheque but the amount is wrong and now I have to wait till the end of July for the rest of … more

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Seeking feedback from US/EU product development leaders. I have a BSc in Textile Tech and extensive experience as a global 3D Technical Designer for major US/EU brands.

I’m scaling an independent 3D pattern engineering & virtual fitt… more

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“Would it be dumb to get a second job for more income? Currently my front desk schedule is mixed — some mornings, some overnight audit shifts — but I think I could ask my manager to put me on mornings… more

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I wanted to see if I can get some advice. I'm a key holder last night my cashier took a fake bill. I followed all the right protocols. Now my managers are saying I could lose my job also. My ques… more

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just let go from my job,I had dined in on my day off,when it came time to cash out I really just glanced at the bill and put my card in and left. Got a call the next day saying that my drinks were not… more

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🤔 Do you actually enjoy your job, or is it just something that pays the bills?

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My tenure affords me lots of time off. One of my favorite weeks to take off is the week of July 4th. I get my birthday (7/2) and the holiday! What are your plans for the holiday week? Do you have to w… more

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As the only one in my friend group working in retail, it's difficult for me to explain why I'm not available to hang out during nights and weekends. Do you guys have this issue? What I wouldn't give for a stable, normal schedule.

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At least 12 times a day, I ask myself, why are people like this? Over the past few weeks, for example, I've had to ask several customers to put their shoes on or leave the store. We're not nea… more

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I’ve have applied for many pet care jobs(kennel attendant, dog walker, pet sitter, etc) and they all keep rejecting my application even though in my experience I’ve had a lifetime ownership of pets (d… more

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What is the longest you have been in the same position at a company? For me it was 3 years and I felt that was too long without a promotion!

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Are your hours changing at all next week for the holiday?

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If I think the owner of the pub is skimming from the cash how would I anonymously inform the brewery?

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I find I often end up with meetings scheduled that aren't really as important as work I need to complete. Because of this I am always looking for ways to get out of them. Sometimes I can simply sa… more

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Times are hard and jobs seem to demand more and more out of us without increasing compensation or benefits. None of us are earning what we're worth. Do you still give your full effort or do you wo… more

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Very disappointing hiring process. I was invited to a trial shift, trained as if I already had the job, asked for my availability, and even told I was being put on the schedule. After days of no updat… more

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Do you actively apply for roles that are above your current position? I hear peers say all the time that they want to promote but they don’t actively apply to open positions. Me personally I feel like… more

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I’m a 22 year old AGM with ambitions to open my own store. I’ve been in the restaraunt business for a while and I’ve been a GM at my last job and kindve just gotten tired with the restaraunt business.… more

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I'm so sick of seeing businesses laying off people so they can invest money in AI. Disney has been laying off people across their parks and other departments and is now investing $60 billion in ro… more

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I'm trying to get out of food service. I'm very interested in Data Entry as I have experience in Financial Accounting and Excel from my days in college. What leads would anyone have for a job … more

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I'm not allowed to wear sandals or open toed shoes to work, but the guys can walk around wearing crocs? What kind of ridiculous double standard is this?

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This day and age I would think jobs would honor experience over education more than they do.
Where I work there are a lot of tenured, knowledgeable, smart, and committed team members. Team members who … more

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I returned to work for a company because my former boss reached out to me. I have no complaints about the pay, but I work like a dog. However, at times I feel my boss is somewhat unfair to me. I’m in … more

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Sometimes interviews feel like such a time waste. One time I applied for a role. Given my standing and support being interviewed was a given. After a time with no response I asked when I could expect … more

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Hi is anyone hiring or know of anyone hiring I’m 18 whiling to do anything and will take the time to learn in Angus area

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Can we ban those meta glasses or any glasses that allow you to walk around recording people? I know phones do the same thing, but at least you can tell when you're being recorded. I hate when peop… more

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How was your Father’s Day? Did you work? Was it busy? I was fortunate to have the day off to spend with family. I’m working OT today though. I hope yesterday was a good day for y’all!

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💭 If you were let go from your job tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd do?

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Tell me if I'm being overly sensitive, but I hate it when customers line up outside the store before we open. A few minutes before we open, sure, still a little weird but whatever. But some days t… more

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Started a new job, which is good. However, the employee discount is only 3%. I'm not even sure this is a perk at this point. Have you heard of a company being so cheap with employee discounts?

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I can't win when it comes to customers being sensitive about their ages lately. I card someone for alcohol, they throw a fit. Which is wild to me, because I get upset when I'm not carded. I ca… more

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Every time I work with this shift lead, they always cut me as soon as they can. I need the hours and try telling him to cut someone else. There is always someone willing, but he just sends me home. Is… more

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I have finally been at my job long enough for my PTO to kick in. I only get 40 hours of PTO a year, but it's better than nothing! How much PTO does your employer give you?

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Taking an informal poll. How many books do you guys think you manage to read each year? I used to read 10 to 15, but lately, I spend way too much time scrolling on my phone and not enough time reading… more

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When a tornado warning goes off, does your employer let you take cover or are you expected to work through the storm? We pretty much have to wait until a tornado is visible outside our store window.

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Saya berpengalaman menjaga butik2 berjenama jam Omega dan Brietling di KLCC dan Pavilion bukit bintang. Saya terlatih secara kental untuk lindungi harta pelanggan dan juga akses didalam butik supaya s… more

Try being over 50, 20 years truck driving experience, 2 million miles, Accident free. And I can't get a local job. I apply daily for many months for local driving jobs, and when I do get a call. T… more

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Collaboration is probably one of the most satisfying aspects of my job. Whether it be peer to peer, departmental, or across the community.
Getting unique perspectives and input and then using that to r… more

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