Retail & Hospitality Compensation

I get really frustrated when I see some coworkers constantly ignoring their tasks and management doesn’t seem to do anything about it. Coming back late from breaks, sitting around doing nothing, it’s an everyday … more

Has anybody felt that they had to compete for a promotional position at your workplace? There is this position at my job that I am looking into and my coworker is looking into as well. I feel like I h… more

A lot of people treat retail and hospitality as a stepping stone. Still, the skills you build, including communication, leadership, crisis management, and emotional intelligence, are genuinely transfe… more

What exactly does competitive pay mean anymore? All I can take away from it is that it's the new way for retailers to reduce employee discounts while advertising “competitive pay”.

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for advice: I'm trying to find another position and I feel like I have to take off my education and some of my skills just to get past the horrid ATS system. I haven… more

I am seeing way too many listings that mention "shared tips" and it feels like it's the new way to justify low base pay. Almost always, it means you barely see an extra 20 bucks a shift.… more

I just want to know how people actually start their own businesses. I have a lot of experience in the beauty industry, and I really want to find the courage to start something from home and eventually leave my jo… more

We all come to a point where we want a new career or reached our breaking point from our job. What was your last breaking point when you quit your last job or wanting to start a new career? For me, I … more

Leadership in retail and hospitality looks different from most industries. It’s not always in a boardroom; sometimes it’s calmly redirecting a frustrated customer while keeping your team motivated in … more

Have you ever stayed in a job just because you had a really good manager? I definitely have. I once worked as a supervisor at a thrift store, and honestly, I didn’t enjoy the job at all. But my manager made such … more

I find that the second interview process is much more difficult than the first interview. I always struggle to get through the interview but somehow I always make it through. Even when I feel like I h… more

I got an offer for a lateral move, but less money. I am burnt out at my current job and I'm tempted to take it. I will counter of course, but not sure how much more I'll get...
The job market … more

Can we talk about burnout in retail and hospitality? Not the kind where you’re just tired after a long shift, the deep kind, where you start questioning why you chose this industry in the first place.… more

Does anyone else experience being overworked and underpaid?

I work anywhere between 38-40hrs a week (sometimes more) yet my paycheck does not reflect it. For a full time retail position, especially in a managemen… more

Has anyone been taking any courses or academic upgrading on the side? either to improve your work or to switch fields? How are you handling the workload?

I am currently taking a PT course in the evenin… more

I spent years waiting to be noticed before I realized that in retail and hospitality, you have to advocate for your own growth. Nobody is going to hand you the next opportunity you have to ask for it,… more

've long as suspected Is Ageism a thing when working in Retail. But never actually experienced it at work. Well at least I never noticed it at work until I was told a person was just to old to hir… more

Is it just me or is the job market depressing? I have easily applied for 100's of jobs and only had one interview (which I thought went well) and dozens of "we're moving on with other candidates"… more

I was going through my tax documents today to file my taxes and got surprised seeing my total income. It honestly didn’t feel like I earned that much! I always feel like I’m just living paycheck to paycheck, but my tax paper… more

Has anyone else experienced a shift where everything is going perfectly, your team is aligned, customers are satisfied, and operations are running smoothly? Then, one unexpected situation completely d… more

I feel more energized when I do my early morning workouts right before work. It’s like I feel more motivated and I have mental clarity to work harder. What do you do to keep you motivated during the w… more

Does anyone else’s job require them to read every single work email and reply to most of them, even when a reply doesn’t really feel necessary? My work expects me to do this, and honestly, I hate it so much. Some… more

Do you dare to ask your supervisors/leaders about their salary? I've been promoted to asst manager as of last week, and now my goal is to make it to manager level in at least a year and a half. Or… more

Do you ever feel like some coworkers just drain your energy? Lately, one of my colleagues has been constantly bothering me with unnecessary questions both work-related and personal and it’s starting to affect my … more

I got a divorce and pretty much want to move out of the state (PA) and start fresh. I want to make more than I do now, and that's all I can focus on. If you could be anywhere in the US, where woul… more

Hello,
Looking for a new Job.
I am a Procurement and Supply Chain professional with 17+ years in hospitality and restaurant operations. I have supported 45 restaurant and 3 hotel openings, managed $10M… more

I spoke to my manager about wanting a raise, and he said he'd talk to HR and get back to me. It's been 3 weeks since, and I want to be patient but I have a strong feeling he didn't even ap… more

What's something you've done that got you noticed and eventually got you a raise or a promotion? I personally think I'm going above and beyond at work, but all of it just goes under the ca… more

Lately, I keep checking the clock at work and just waiting for my shift to end. It makes me wonder, is this a sign that it’s time to quit my job, or does everyone feel this way sometimes? I’ve been finding it rea… more

We’re expecting a “historic blizzard” today yet the store is staying open

I live in New Jersey and we’re expecting up to 25 inches of snow within the next 24 hours. My store is still open. I’d love to call out, I … more

Have y’all ever worked for a company that doesn’t have performance reviews? I took a job offer fairly quickly and I am unsure about the growth or raises that happens without anystructure in the compan… more

I (24M) started a new job 27 days ago, at a retail drugstore, and it is really difficult for me. I'm an introvert, and i realized i don't know how to deal with people. I really try my best to … more

I have had to remind myself lately that I am not weak and I am definitely not lazy. The burnout I'm feeling right now is just the result of trying to manage so many unknowns in my work and my life. It&#… more

The thoughts of working in the USA gives me anxiety. Is it true that at will means you can be fired (that very day shown the door) even if you had worked at a company for a long time ?

It sorta makes s… more

I really don’t understand why some companies expect employees to finish work-related tasks on their own time without paying them for it. My husband often gets assigned computer-based training that he’s supposed t… more

I know we are have our ways of jogging life with our careers, hobbies, and school. Sometimes I feel like I’m not making enough effort into the career I am in right now due to me being burnt out. How d… more

All the people who joined my company at the same time as me are slowly leaving the job for different reasons, and somehow it makes me feel like I should be leaving too. Seeing them move on to better opportunities… more

Have any of you been offered tuition reimbursement or 100% free tuition through work? According to ChatGPT, there are plenty of major retail companies that offer this, but in my experience of working … more

Looking for comp benchmarks to compare notes. Is a $45K base reasonable for high-traffic luxury stores, including tips and bonuses? I struggle to understand how this job is competitive when these are … more

Have you ever applied for a job out of desperation, and when you finally got it, you realized it was totally not for you? That happened to me once. I was looking for work and attended a workshop, only to find out… more