Retail & Hospitality Compensation

Anyone else get lightheaded when standing too long? I seem to after standing for 5 or more hours. I probably should be eating more, and wearing better shoes - but I'm also wondering if I'm just sensitive … more

I was offered a hotel front-office supervisor role at a slightly higher base pay, but I’d be losing my current overtime and certain benefits. How should I be evaluating whether this move is actually a… more

My job involves taking calls while also working on pending cases. Normally, we get some off-phone time to do that, but lately management expects us to do everything at the same time. Basically, if the… more

I took a job for $10k less just because they promised flexible hours and honestly, it changed my life. I was able to work around my kids' schedule, avoid burnout, and stop feeling like I was constantly apolog… more

What’s the best way to tell your manager that you’re giving your two weeks notice because your schedule is unpredictable? Thanks

I have a friend in her 20s who has only worked in hospitality so far. She’s currently working at a restaurant, and whenever she asks me for advice about changing careers, I honestly feel stuck because I don’t hav… more

Applied for a junior role because I need a job. Got rejected for being overqualified. They think I'll leave when something better comes up. They're right, but also, I need to pay rent NOW. How… more

My restaurant relies heavily on tips, and with fewer customers lately, my total take-home has dropped a lot, even though my base pay hasn’t changed. When you look for new roles, how do you realistical… more

I’ve been an assistant store manager for three years and my responsibilities keep increasing, but my pay hasn’t really moved. How do people in my situation build a case for either a pay bump or a prom… more

I had a meeting with my manager today to talk about my rating for the year, which basically decides my bonus and I’m honestly not happy about it. Since I joined a new department, he said all new hires… more

Happy Black Friday. I'm guessing we all survived.


I have some thoughs, but since I can only post 500 characters (seriously? that's nothing). What is this, twitter?}, I will expand in the fir… more

My commute is 2.5 hours round trip. I spend 12.5 hours a week unpaid, in my car, just to get to work. That's basically a part-time job of driving. The office has nothing I need that I can't do… more

I’ve been seeing people getting excited for Black Friday deals, shopping both in stores and online. I’m not someone who likes to shop a lot on Black Friday because whatever I want to buy is never on s… more

I hope everyone is enjoying their thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!

My coworkers all went to lunch without inviting me. Again. It's the fourth time this month. I can see them from my desk laughing together. I don't know what I did wrong, but clearly something.… more

I used to make minimum wage, around $14–$15 an hour, and back then I thought it was nothing. Now I make more, but somehow my paycheck still feels the same. I keep wondering how I managed to survive on that … more

I remember there being a lot of buzz around how hourly wages will go up significantly, but as usual, it's always just a promise for something that's never really going to happen. Do you think … more

Last year, a kind woman who was shopping on Thanksgiving in the store I work in, gave me a $50 Starbucks gift card. I don't care for coffee, but it felt so good to be on the receiving end of that … more

My review said I need to 'demonstrate more leadership' to get promoted. I asked for specific examples of what that looks like. Manager said 'I'll know it when I see it.' How do you… more

What hourly wage would actually make your job feel sustainable rather than something you’re just surviving? Do you feel your current pay reflects the emotional+ physical labor, all the abuse from cust… more

How is the season going for everyone so far? Have your hours increased or been cut? Any promise of a holiday bonus?

I don't think we'll be getting bonuses this year... just a company dinner. I&… more

I just had my performance review, and it was full of glowing feedback. Then came the kicker: no raise. Just budget constraints. Honestly, would've preferred a bland review with a salary bump. I… more

Job recently moved me from full time to part time, so I’m on the hunt for a new job. I feel stuck in food and wanna break away from that without feeling like I have to go back to school or take a pay … more

How do you answer 'how's work?' honestly, without sounding like you're complaining? I default to 'busy!' but what I mean is 'slowly drowning.

I have been working with my company for 4 years, and I have been hearing some gossip about the bonuses this year. I don’t want to jinx it, but I have some plans and I’m relying on this bonus this time.

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I'm a little lost when an interviewer asks what my long-term goal is. I'm 50, retired from my "real job," but I need to work for the money. I'm interested in learning new things,… more

All I have done so far is work in retail most of the time after getting out of college, and the salary has disappointed me so much that I’m thinking about going back to college and learning another sk… more

I always get the "how do you handle pressure" question. I want to say, "poorly, but with style." Is there an approved way to sound real without tanking the answer?

I am working in a new role with my company, and it is a short-term assignment for 10 months. We were told that we will be notified if they are making it permanent or not, but I have not heard anything… more

My family decided we aren't about the winter months in PA and are moving to Florida for good. I noticed some hotels there pay far less for the same role I have here. Are there standard factors tha… more

Just became a store manager at a retail chain after years in hourly roles. But it's still paying me way lesser than I'd imagined. Maybe I'm not educated enough, maybe my hunch that I shoul… more

I was blindsighted and laid off back in August.. I wasn't too sad as the place was very toxic. However, being a single mom and the way the job market is.. its been a Rollercoaster of emotions. On my journey I… more

Leadership keeps saying 'all our brands matter equally' but the flagship gets a $5M marketing budget and we get $200K. The lie is exhausting. Does anyone else work on the 'other' brand… more

I have a two-hour trial shift for a supervisor role at a restaurant tomorrow. I would appreciate any advice or guidance on what I should do to prepare and how I can present myself effectively. Thank y… more

I honestly can’t stand our quality team sometimes. They’re supposed to make sure we file cases properly, but sometimes they give unnecessary headaches. Today one guy rejected my case without even checking it prop… more

This morning, I witnessed the generational divide in real time: one coworker asking for an email, another wanting it dropped in the group chat. It's like we're all speaking different languages… more

I think I'm getting a promotion! My manager has been mentioning it subtly, and I just feel a shift in the air. How are hourly rates moving for floor staff and supervisors in specialty retail store… more

I’ve worked in different departments of my company, but I’ve never seen a GM this micromanaging. My new GM randomly texted me on teams today asking about my handling time because it was a bit over. Like… dude, yo… more

Anyone else getting anxious about their daily commute lately? I've seen way too many serious accidents on my usual route to work, and it's really getting to me. I know I'm careful behind t… more

At my husband’s job, if you’re written up you cannot transfer to another property. His hotel is toxic and there’s a manager who’s currently being investigated for another situation he was involved in … more