Retail & Hospitality Compensation

I had a customer that stressed me out all I could think about was. I don’t get paid enough for this.
What was your I don’t get paid enough for this moment this past week?

I just got my annual raise at work and honestly, I’m more insulted than happy. After a year of covering shifts, training new hires, and dealing with short staffing, my ‘raise’ came out to $0.45 an hou… more

I don’t know if it’s just me, but I’ve noticed people in similar roles earning vastly different salaries across companies. One of my friends works in IT as an admin and makes great money, while another with the s… more

Anyone else get kinda nervous around the holiday season? I start seeing customers buy gifts of all kinds, preparing months in advance for the people they love, and I'm here trying my best to save … more

I’ve been in the same role for 3 years. Applied for internal positions twice. Didn't get them. Starting to think I'm not going anywhere here. Do you stay or leave?

What is your salary expectations for the job that you are currently in? I expect the pay to be above my living expenses, a career with great work/life balance, and benefits.

I remember working as a supervisor at a thrift store, earning just a few cents more than team members while doing twice the work. I didn’t even make $40k a year. I never understood why that position existed when … more

After over 2 years or hard working in community pharmacy in Rome, I have finally registered with the PSI to officially move to Ireland to continue my pharmacist career but it does not seem that simple… more

My bonus is tied to company performance I can't influence. My team crushed our goals, but the company missed overall targets. So... no bonus? How is this motivating?

Kindness competitions!

How has the sport of kindness changed or remained the same for you in retail over your career?

I'm making a significant effort to be kinder and more compassionate with people… more

So I am currently working as a warehouse manager at a Diesel Company. The job consists of stocking and unloading, cleaning, keeping record of sales, stock, etc, packaging Heavy diesel truck part-cores… more

I liked my company’s referral bonus policy where you’d get $1000 if the person you referred stayed for six months. But now they’ve reduced it to just $100, which feels really discouraging. Honestly, who wou… more

I asked my coworker did she have her marker to write on the customer’s cup and she she told the manager I was talking to her aggressively and she stated to me I should talk to them like they are a tod… more

I don't think we should feel bad about having anxiety, because as a society (capitalism) we don't spend nearly enough time, due to lack thereof, grounding ourselves and paying attention to our bodies beca… more

We cut costs by switching vendors and now I'm getting quality complaints from the field. I made that decision. It's my fault. How do you own mistakes that ripple through hundreds of locations?

I know as a retail worker that we can be underpaid in our industry.. What do feel is the proper wage that we should be paid for? I believe we should be making at least 60k a year.

I feel like the work I’m doing is going unnoticed. I work hard and give my all for nothing it seems. Not to mention I love my job and I love the people I work with. I need a bonus or extra money for the tim… more

I have been with my company for almost three years we get annual pay raises but that a few cents.
When should I consider asking for a pay increase?

When I got my new role at the same company, I wanted to ask for a specific salary because I knew my worth and hoped my tenure would be valued. But I was told that the amount I wanted was reserved for people with … more

I have been in the restaurant industry since 1999. I have explored other avenues, (cosmetology school, finishing a 4 yr degree in education), yet find myself staying in the industry. I am now 46 and s… more

Someone in a meeting said 'let's workshop this' about a problem that needed a decision three weeks ago. I'm drowning in collaboration theater. Is anything actually getting DONE at your… more

Am I the only one who feels underpaid for what I do? You stay focused to avoid mistakes, handle rude customers, and get little to no support from management who expect you to figure things out alone. Then the pay… more

Approved a policy change that saves us money but makes frontline jobs harder. It was the right business decision but I feel like I betrayed people. Does anyone else feel like a villain sometimes?

Does it frustrate you when you and a coworker who is just brilliant at looking busy while doing close to nothing make the same amount of money? I have the strongest itch to go report him to the manage… more

The CEO I work for feels comfortable contacting me directly, which I know I should feel good about. But this dude lacks some serious boundaries. I'll get texts and emails at all hours of the night… more

What time of the year do you think is best to go up to your manager asking for a raise? Or a bonus? I could use an extra few hundred bucks to help myself buy holiday gifts for my kids but right now, n… more

Used to be, people would slip you a little extra for good service, a smile, a thank you, or a solid 20%. These days? Folks tap their cards, stare at the screen, and pretend the tip prompt is some kin… more

I got 'Employee of the Month' and a $10 gift card to our own store. I... have to spend my reward where I work? Is this normal, or should I be insulted?

My manager wants us to create TikToks for the store. I'm 32 and feel ancient. Has social media become part of YOUR job description, too, or is my company just chaotic?

I was told by a senior once that 'we worked 80 hours a week back in my day, and weekends too. Cool! Does not mean we should still be doing it now. Why do you think we cling so tightly to outdated … more

They want us to look 'professional and polished' but also gave us polyester shirts that wrinkle if you breathe near them and absolutely zero time to look presentable during a shift. I've s… more

Corporate sent a memo saying we need to improve our customer satisfaction scores. Their solution? Ask customers more aggressively to give us 5 stars. Because nothing says 'genuine experience' … more

I've only worked for chain establishments and my curiosity for more mom and pop stores/ boutique stores/ gourmet stores has been chasing after me for a while now. Does anyone have experience with … more

Has anyone else experienced this? The whole store is empty and all you hear is crickets, and then literally the entire neighborhood decides to come in at the exact same hour? It's usually like 4-5… more

Working in a "small" office. Struggling quite a bit as I need to fly to see most of my college friends, the place I live is very sparsely populated and struggling to date or even socialize. Most coworke… more

I'd like to know if anyone in hiring positions can answer honestly why it seems all on line
Applications for employment consideration
Ask of the applicants race, gender, if they are Hispanic blah blah blah.
In… more

Mid-age crisis is difficult to face. Over fifteen years of experience as accommodation and facility manager and suddenly you are treated like fresh graduates. People more often praise Ireland job mar… more

Other hotel managers on the bowl, are you happy with what you're making? I spend so much of my life and energy on taking care of this property, and I just don't feel right about how I'm co… more