Retail & Hospitality Compensation

So, I have seen here and had conversations with my peers, and I figured a more organised way to asking this was worthwhile: is it better to hold out at a job and hope for merit raises, or find a new job where you… more

I don’t know why my company puts so much pressure on feedback. I get that it matters for business and shareholders, but it can be too much for employees. I recently got a bad survey, not for my mistake, but becau… more

I'm six months in and already carrying everyone else's emotional baggage about the past. I didn't experience it, but I'm hearing about it constantly. Is this healthy team bonding, or a… more

I got a job and I'm grateful I promise but the manger in the company is so annoyingly painfully sarcastically mean and just entitled is annoying.

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everytime he walks in a room I tense

he'll threaten our jobs over something small

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I’m planning our holiday season incentives and want to make sure we offer meaningful discounts to our store employees, something that feels like a real thank you, but is also sustainable for the busin… more

I noticed when I apply for remote jobs that the pay is a bit higher than the in offices jobs in my field. Does anybody noticed the same thing as well?

I believe working in hospitality teaches you patience and people skills like no other job. From handling difficult guests to ensuring everyone feels welcomed, it’s a constant balance of grace and hard work. The m… more

The right to refuse service in the US - I know we all have a few horror stories where we wish we have refused service to someone. Generally we can refuse service to someone as long as it is not for discriminatory… more

I'm a caregiver for a family member and hiding it because I don't want to seem 'distracted.' The double life is exhausting. Why can't we be whole humans at work?

Has anybody feel like using a recruiter to help you find the right job has been easy? I used a recruiter that has helped me land a great paying job this year.

what are best retail jobs for teens ?!?

Working as a cashier at a big retail store was a nightmare, especially during the holiday season. I spent about three years as a cashier and later a supervisor, and neither role was easy due to the chaos and cons… more

I actually enjoy working through the holiday season. Our store allows us to be festive while we’re at work.
How does your workplace make it worth working through the holidays?

I push myself to a panic attack just to keep the front end moving. I’ll be shaking, trying to move faster than my brain can even process, because I don’t want customers stuck in line any longer than they have to be.
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Do I need to give 2 weeks notice if they've stopped scheduling me? I booked some time off work, came back about 2 weeks ago and haven't been scheduled at all. I'm not particularly fond of … more

I got passed over for promotion, and they gave it to someone I trained. I'm bitter. I'm petty. I hate that I feel this way, but I DO. How do you let go of that resentment?

It’s honestly wild how, as a hotel manager, you can bend over backward to resolve a guest’s complaint, offer upgrades, complimentary meals, you name it, and still end up getting blasted in reviews and… more

My wife has been out of work for 8 years whilst bringing up our children. During her break, she has done some training in Software Development (more specifically the Code First Girls qualification. Sh… more

I noticed when I was making less as a retail merchandiser I had more time to do things I love and now that I make more I barely have time to do things for myself. Do y’all feel like the more you make … more

I remember my old days working at a restaurant as my second job. I’d work eight hours at my first job, then take three buses for two hours just to earn $8 an hour. The worst part was my boss kept all the ti… more

You know those times at work where you just stop and think about what you're really doing with life? And then realize that you don't get paid nearly enough to be present at your job almost all… more

I called out from work and my managers actually cared enough to check on me throughout the day.
Do y’all have professional and personal relationships with your managers?

Watched someone give honest exit feedback and then get blacklisted in our industry. Is there any point to speaking up when there are consequences for truth?

Someone tell me loyalty is underrated. I was mid-shift when an older man asked me for some help and that turned into a full blown convo. By the end of it, he offered me a job in his factory as head of… more

When Dollar Tree in California Terminates their employees. Aren't they so post to give you your check during that meeting? And if they make you wait until the next payday ?
I was a Cashier at Dolla… more

Got my paycheck today and thought, maybe it’s enough to survive a few weeks. Then started my shift, what a chaotic day with nonstop claims and other inquiries. The most frustrating part is the lack of suppo… more

To the best of your knowledge, are there any cities/states in the US where wages are rising/more in demand than others? Looking at potentially making a move as a cook

Working in the claims department, every claim we file goes through a quality check where quality people review our work and documents. But honestly, some of those need to chill. There’s this one guy who seems to… more

I have a situation at my job right now. I get to train and work the new employees that get hired. The problem is that I don’t get paid extra for training the new employees. What should I do in this si… more

Coworker apologizes constantly but keeps making the same mistakes. The apologies feel like a shield now. How do you address incompetence wrapped in sweetness?

I recently got demoted at the hotel I work for ... it was due to restructuring and not performance, but my pay was reduced significantly. I’ve stayed because I care about the team and guests, but the … more

This year I started a role as an analyst and I've been facing a learning

curve.

Today, my co-worker was walking me through a process and got frustrated when I had trouble understanding, as I should.… more

The only way I’ve been able to get any raise at all over the last 7 years of being in hospitality has been by getting a job at a new restaurant. And this time, I thought I'd have the sticky conver… more

I have a question. I have a good NW. I work someplace with "unlimited PTO" and I really need a 2yr vacation/sabbatical. 2yrs is within the limits of "unlimited" right? My plan? I&#… more

Has anyone turned down a promotion at your job due to the workload that comes with the new title? I had to turn down my promotion because it was more work for me to do and the pay wasn’t that drastic … more

I have a quick question how do you deal with a manager with no experience or studies on hospitality ( referring to basic stuff on hospitality) i have been trying to work for the past year but the constant l… more

You ever notice how every "quick catch up" meeting somehow becomes 45 minutes? I swear half my week is spent waiting for someone to "just share their screen." What's your bigge… more

A question about start times - my manager likes us to arrive 5 minutes before our shift which I'm sure just ensures we are a. showing up, and b. have enough time to put our stuff away and get on t… more

Does anybody have a specific recruiter that they use to land a job? I had one but I don’t anymore. They have helped me in the past land a job that I’ve been looking for.