Retail & Hospitality Compensation

Management actually gave us input on what music gets played in the store and even let us decide what beverages and snacks would be stocked in the breakroom. All of this is small, but it really helps m… more

Has anyone done a boots retail operations assistant interview recently? What should I expect? Thankssss!

I just said 'let's take this offline' in a meeting that was already offline. I've been in corporate so long that I'm speaking in contradictions. What other meaningless phrases have… more

Do any of you get paid time and a half for working on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day? Or better yet, getting the days off? This is my first job in a hotel, so it almost feels embarrassing to ask my… more

What do you like best about your current position at your company? I enjoy working with a team of people who value their job and others within the company. I have been fortunate to work with a support… more

I always feel like when I get promoted it affects my current work relationship. I try to maintain current relationships with my coworkers to ensure I have clear and open communication within my team. … more

Sometimes I joke that I wish I didn’t have to work at all, lol. I keep telling my husband to hurry up and do something so I can retire early. But then another part of me really wants my own career too. I’m always… more

Caring for someone you love can be tough, but even small wins matter. Taking a short break, asking for help, or just breathing for a minute can make a difference. For those who’ve faced caregiver burn… more

Getting so-called "cost of living raises" will never get us ahead. I only see two ways, either changing jobs/companies/careers, or moving up in your current company. Unfortunately, it does… more

Do you ever think about what really keeps you from quitting your job? For me, it’s the convenience. I love that I don’t have to go to the office and can work in my pajamas without anyone being around … more

I find it hard to post here because I can only complain about the pay and wanting a raise once. Nothing would ever change complaining here.

Would it be against the rules if we share personal experience… more

I'm planning the office Christmas party, writing the newsletter, and mentoring interns, none of which are in my job description. All unpaid emotional labour.
Who else is doing invisible work?

I work in Macy in King of Prussia in Philadelphia I have a manager that's constantly touching me. The manager is going far enough to put both of the manager's hands on each of my shoulder inva… more

We only go to the office once a month and I usually hate it, but yesterday was the first time I didn’t. There was so much good free food! I’ve never seen our company do a free lunch before Christmas, so I was sho… more

In 15 F and I have had 2 years of experience in hospitality and I’m finding it so hard to find employers who will take me seriously. I know I’m young but I have a great work ethic. If anyone has any a… more

Laid off exactly one year after previously being laid off by another job. Both because the job locations closed down. What is happening to this world?

I have an interview coming up, and I haven't had one in almost 2 years! I am doing a group interview and have to think of some open ended questions to engage customers. Something like "what b… more

Can you share an instance when a change in compensation structure or an unexpected pay raise directly impacted your motivation or work satisfaction? I got a promotion recently (and a raise), but someh… more

What payment provider does your retail job use? IMy boss is pretty cheap and he uses Moneris (Canada) but the machines are terrible, and I hate that you have to type the amount into the pinpad. I'm so jealous… more

I quit my job of five years for a work from home position, that gave me more of a work life balance, or so I thought. I ended up hating the work from home job and wanted to go back to my old job. My m… more

I’ve been working in a bar for a little over 7 months now I am 17 years old and for the past 3-4 months I have been looking for a full time job in either retail or anything different from my job now
For some reason I h… more

I'm optimizing processes for a company that sells stuff people don't really need. What's the point? Does anyone else have an existential crisis about their job's actual impact on the w… more

At the beginning of this year, I'd promised myself I'd save up enough to be able to buy gifts for my niece and nephew and smaller gifts for the rest of the family, but the holidays are here, a… more

The funniest part of being a retail supervisor was when customers confidently told me, “You must get paid way more than the cashiers!” And I’d smile and say, “Oh yeah, totally… a whole 40 cents more per hour.” Me… more

I recently applied for a job that said the hourly wage was $18-22. I have the experience and did 2 of 3 interviews. Everything went well with the 2 interviews, then the company changed the pay to $18.… more

I like a little morning motivation. Working in retail and hospitality you gotta have motivation sometimes.

How will you show up today? As your best self of course!

I hope everyone has an amazing day, … more

Oh, what a day it has been today! I started working, and the very first call was from this rude guy. This guy called to dispute a charge from a hotel that kicked him out because of his bad behavior and hone… more

My current job is not working me at all.
My last day of work was October 28, and looking ahead, it seems I am only working one day this month (November 18).
The have been underworking me so chronically it’s … more

I'm good at my job but bad at office politics. Watching less competent people advance because they schmooze better. I don't know if I should change who I am or accept that I'll never climb… more

My store added a team bonus program this year, and it’s made a real difference in morale. Are bonuses or commissions becoming more common in retail, or is this just something unique to my company?

I agreed to a salary offer that was way below my pay grade. I'm now spending all my hours trying to convince myself I did the right thing and that everything isn't about money, but then you re… more

I just got offered an assistant manager position at a retail chain!! And I'm sure compensation will come up in the next round of interviews. Besides base salary, what other perks, incentives, or t… more

Women are told to be confident but not aggressive. Assertive but not bossy. The tightrope is exhausting, and I keep falling off. How do you win a rigged game?

How do you manage your time and prioritize tasks if or when working independently? I manage my time and prioritize tasks by setting clear goals and deadlines, breaking down projects into manageable st… more

Hi, after accepting job offer from asda and receiving the hired successfully mail from workday asda what happens then when the account login details come means from where we can see rotas/Shifts payro… more

Are you all getting any in-store discounts or any extra money for the holidays? I want to buy my niece and mom something nice for the holidays, but I just feel so stretched for money. I wish there wer… more

Fake it till you make it' is just gaslighting yourself. I'm faking confidence, but I feel like a fraud. Does the 'making it' part ever come?

It seems that many of us have a few nasty regular customers we have to deal with. I have one that caused such a scene in my store last Christmas and I haven't forgotten. She's back shopping Ch… more

Have you ever had a conversation with a customer where you felt like their therapist and thought, “I should be paid extra for this”. I recently had a call with a customer whose son had used his credit… more