Retail & Hospitality Compensation

I had to fight with management for a whole 3 months to sanction something small that my team had asked for - 1 free snack from the break room a day. Starting at the beginning of this year, this new sy… more

This year I started to right down my financial plans and career goals that I want to achieve by the end of the year. I believe this year is the year I will excel and finally start my business on the s… more

How long should I wait to follow up after a really good interview? I haven't heard in 3 days, and I only have access to the store number, not the manager's direct contact.

I know corporate hiri… more

I can’t help but feel a little envious of my colleagues who’ve won annual awards and are now heading off on an all-paid vacation to a beautiful destination. It makes me wonder how they do it and what I might be m… more

I got recognition in our all-company meeting yesterday, and I felt... nothing. No pride, no excitement, just relief that I could check that box. When did achievement stop feeling good and start feelin… more

Is it dumb to negotiate an offer you already like? It's 18k more than I make now but still low compared to the range they posted. I don't want to mess this up but I also don't want to leav… more

Does anyone have any advice on how to find my first job. Been searching for a over a year and still haven't had much luck

Yet another Glassdoor area I can read, but not post.

Read in Worklife that there are multiple stories out there that 30-40% of job postings are fake (for various reasons).

Surprised it's not higher.

Working in a phone-based role definitely comes with some interesting stories. I actually enjoy it when people share their crazy experiences. Recently, someone in our group chat mentioned a customer who called 54 … more

I’d love to have a mentor to help advance me to the next step in my career. I find it harder to find one since I’m a bit further along in my career. Any suggestions from someone who has a mentor and h… more

My salary keeps me in a job I hate, but also keeps me from taking risks. I've thought about leaving for something more meaningful, but it would mean a pay cut I can't afford. I'm financial… more

I was comparing my salary from last year to this year and realized there’s only about a $4k difference. I’m not sure how to feel about it. On one hand, it’s some growth, but on the other, it’s still far from what… more

How many of you here have a second gig? There's a cap to how much I can make within this field, and I'm seriously considering picking up another job. It just seems impossible with only 24 hour… more

You know that time when you’ve been working a lot and feel like you are about to crash. It’s been nearly 6 months that I haven’t had a vacation and I need one badly because I feel like I am burnt out … more

Being in a phone-based role, it would really help to have a direct support line to reach our supervisors when we need quick answers. Right now, we only have a group chat where we post questions and maybe get a re… more

These days, I'm not sure why, but ghosting by recruiters has increased dramatically.

There was a time when companies and recruiters respected a candidate's time and followed proper professional etiquette. … more

Do you all have any contact with the district manager of your store? I've worked here for 2 years now and have never seen this person. Our manager is stepping down, and I wanted to shoot my shot a… more

I'm starting to realize I might have climbed the wrong ladder. I've invested 10 years in a career I'm not sure I want anymore. The thought of starting over is terrifying, but so is continu… more

What's a saving strategy that has helped you build up your account? I've decided this is the year I stop living paycheck to paycheck. I can't figure out how to get started because there ar… more

I know the economy is not in the best shape and people are loosing their jobs left and right. It’s frustrating when your company is under staffed and wants to pile on more work for you instead of hiri… more

I’m not sure what’s going on with me this week. I’ve been making a few mistakes in my tasks, and almost every day there’s a feedback email asking for corrections. It does stress me out a bit when I se… more

How long were you in an entry-level role before you got or asked for a promotion? Quite honestly, I love my current workload and wouldn't have it any other way, but if the only way to make more mo… more

I am on my last interview process with this company that I applied too. This is the first time that I had to do three interviews before getting the job. I’m quite nervous but I feel like I nailed it. … more

- I have a great boss. I haven't been feeling well, and don't have a family doctor. To get a doctor's appointment where I live is like a fight to the death, and you have to be a sharp shoo… more

My old crew from my store days had drinks last weekend and didn't invite me. I saw the photos on Instagram. I'm the same person, but apparently, the corporate job made me an outsider. Has anyo… more

What are the hotel managers in 4 stars and above making? I work in Philly, and I just found out I'm making less than most managers out here on the East Coast do (87K). When I asked for a raise, I … more

When I mention I'm interviewing with other companies, recruiters always ask "Where else are you interviewing?" and I freeze.
On one hand, I want to create urgency and show I'm in demand. On… more

I recently applied for a similar role at another company that offers higher pay and almost the same benefits. I’ve been with my current company for the past five years, and they’ve always supported and accommodat… more

When job hunting, do you prefer applying to places you’ve previously worked in or applying to a similar industry? I always go back and forth. Familiarity makes things easier for me but new places can … more

My performance review said I 'exceeded expectations' on all metrics, but I feel like I'm failing constantly. The dashboard says I'm winning, but my mental health says otherwise. Which … more

I really don’t understand my company’s work-from-office policy. I mostly work from home, but I still have to go into the office once a month. And when I’m there, it’s not like we’re having face-to-face meetings o… more

I have been volunteering at my local charity for 9 months- due to new management I am planning on resigning, I would like another volunteering position lined up to keep me occupied while searching for… more

Teamwork makes the dream works in retail and hospitality. Someone staying behind even just for 5 minutes really helps. When I accomplish a task and help others do the same.. I always feel empowered. W… more

Sometimes I feel like there should be extra compensation for handling impatient customers. Some customers at our bank call almost every day. There’s one person who disputes almost every other transaction with the… more

There is this one manager at my job that over steps their boundaries about others work ethic and it’s bothering me that I can’t stand up to her because she’s known to terminate someone for no reason. … more

My manager always includes me in decision-making processes and meetings that others on my level aren't always invited to. I go with it because I want to hope that it means I would be considered fo… more

It’s such a mixed feeling when your company posts about new positions and encourages everyone to apply, but then adds that it’s only for people who have been in their current role for at least a year. I got my ho… more

I'm stuck between IT and Operations who hate each other, and somehow I'm supposed to mediate even though I report to neither. I spent an hour yesterday on a call where they argued in circles w… more

Does your restaurant have a tip pool? What do you do when the pool structure changes and your actual take‑home pay drops? I brought it up with management but they insist the ‘average’ earnings are the… more

Ive been applying to multiple jobs in the last couple of weeks and I’ve heard nothing from any of the companies I’ve applied too. Does anybody have any key pointers that can help me land a job?