Retail & Hospitality Compensation

OK, this is off-topic, but it's that time of year, and I LOVE to start this argument every December ;)

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

How do you maintain professional relationships when you're quietly job searching? I'm disengaging to protect myself from caring too much about a place I'm planning to leave, but people are… more

I have never felt this disappointed with my company since joining this department. I was quite sick this week with a bad cold and cough. Since we’re required to go into the office every Friday, I aske… more

We all got the 'AI task assessment' form. My manager said it's to 'optimize our workflows.' My coworker thinks they're building the business case for layoffs. I think they'… more

Do you get any kind of holiday bonuses at work? I have three kids, and I want to get each of them something special, but money is tight. A bonus could really help me out, and I just want to know if as… more

Would you talk to your manager about feeling like you're getting overworked? I've never had a one-on-one conversation with mine, so this being the first one is definitely not the most comforti… more

I have so much respect for people who commute every day to work. Living on the east coast of Canada, driving in this snow is no joke. I feel lucky that I can work from home. I may regret it when I see… more

Can someone please explain me or help me how to apply on Amazon . I’m trying everyday but their website is tricky.

My work best friend got promoted and now manages me. The dynamic is completely broken. She has to evaluate my performance. I can't vent to her anymore. We're both pretending things aren't … more

Has anyone realised retail higher ups are getting worse at managing staff? Been in retail for almost a decade, and just moved to a new job. They said that I'd have to do some training this week be… more

It’s bizarre when employees of a bank feel they should be treated differently with their own accounts. About a month ago, I handled a dispute case for an employee that got declined (which wasn’t my decision… more

Hello fellow retail workers! I have a curiosity...

What is one brand that you have no respect for and why?

I'm Canadian and my top choice is Lululemon. Firstly the decline in quality vs. raising of pricing, and… more

Today, I walked into the break room. Apparently, the “old folks” have nicknames. I’m “someone’s dad”, another guy is “grandpa”. Is this actually a thing with Gen Z? Rotten kids! 😂 What’s your nicknam… more

Does your workplace enforce "you break it, you buy it"? We've had quite a few items broken in the last couple of weeks. I work for a small family-run business. and we definitely make them pay. It ca… more

When comparing salaries for different companies you are applying for work.. what is your main thing when searching for the right job that aligns with you? I usually look for a salary position that has… more

I received a package that did not belong to me. There was no name or address. I took it to the retailer whose name was on the package. The Customer Service Representative said since it was already del… more

At my job, there are times when we need support from management. There’s a manager who tends to jump in quickly with her own opinions instead of fully listening. Whenever I go to her with a question, … more

Everyone says 'let me know if you need anything' but nobody actually means it. It's just corporate filler language. I tested it once by actually asking for help and the person looked shock… more

When was the last time a customer used the words "please and thank you" when they asked you to do something for them, or asked a question. I feel like this is becoming more and more uncommon and p… more

The open-door policy is a trap. It sounds welcoming, but it's actually an invitation to walk into a minefield. I've never seen anyone use it without some professional consequence, even when th… more

What keeps you motivated to work in the industry that you are in? When I first started in my job.. money motivated me but now I would say being able to help people and seeing the joy in their faces mo… more

I’ve been seeing my friends’ social media posts about their office Christmas parties, and it makes me wonder why I don’t have a job where I get to enjoy fun, casual office parties in Christmas pajamas too! 😊 At … more

2026 is slowly approaching upon us.. What are your work goal for next year? For me, I want to start my own business next year and branch out of retail. I want to make my passion my income.

I really appreciate how supportive my company has been lately. My management hasn’t said a word about my doctor’s appointments or anything like that since I have a lot of them lately, which I’m truly grateful for… more

Why does it feel like my SM is having me do ASM tasks as a shift supervisor? I understand that my store doesn’t have an ASM but if none of us are going to get promoted to that role, why have me do the… more

Has anyone else noticed that the people who get promoted are the ones who are good at TALKING about work, not necessarily doing it? I'm great at execution but terrible at self-promotion. I watch p… more

My manager is single without kids. They love to start work as early as 7 am until 7 pm in the evening and closely monitors the team if they were at work for full 8 hours. I'm being asked a lot of questions fo… more

Does anyone else feel like assistant managers carry the same workload as store managers without the pay? If anything, I feel like I'm probably doing more than my manager. What exactly is supposed … more

I’m the kind of person who actually likes working on stat holidays because it helps boost my paycheck. I’m scheduled to work this Christmas and Boxing Day, and today my manager asked if I wanted to ta… more

I'm out of the office this week, and I don't check my work phone or laptop when on vacation (family rule, gotta set those work-life boundaries). Well, one of my colleagues resorted to messagin… more

How did everyone survive this Black Friday weekend? We ran our sale until close Monday, it was super busy. We also have an online store, so I've spent the week packing orders. We are in Canada and noticed a c… more

I am looking to be a restaurant manager I have 7 years of experience in fine dining and I'm looking to move up the ladder I want a more secure predictable income. I know I will make less but I wan… more

I was recently offered a Capability Coach position, where I’d be training new credit card agents, and I’ve been really torn about it. It’s definitely a step up for me, but it’s not a work-from-home ro… more

Has anyone ever received a job offer of Glassdoor for remote positions based in Africa

I was promoted from hourly to a salaried supervisor role at a hotel, and now I’m realizing I’m effectively making less because all the overtime disappeared. I genuinely can't figure out whether th… more

Fresh grad on my team makes comments about me being 'old school' because I'm 35. I have 12 years of experience he doesn't have but somehow youth is valued over expertise. When did expe… more

As someone that is in the retail industry, it’s scary seeing technology (AI) slowly take over certain job fields. I just seen online how Amazon has a robot to deliver groceries in the sky. How do you … more

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