Retail & Hospitality Compensation

I NEED HELP ! I haven’t had a full time job in over a year. I have been making the effort to do job applications and I have gotten interviews. I just haven’t gotten any luck. Any recommendations ?

Have you ever gone into an interview feeling excited, but halfway through realized the role wasn’t a good fit? I’ve never stopped an interview mid-way, but I’ve definitely had moments where I knew I w… more

Hi everyone, looking for insight here. I'm thinking about taking 6 mos to 1 year break from working a corporate job. I have 15 yrs of working experience in a big tech company with bachelor's d… more

I have been working from home for a while, but recently my company changed the policy and now we have to go to the office 4 days a week. Ugh, it feels so tiring! The commute, getting ready, and spending so much t… more

Is anyone else seeing 'service charges' being added to checks instead of traditional tips, and how is that affecting your take-home pay? My team is worried it's going to the house instead … more

I recently realized that pay transparency varies a lot in our workplaces, and it made me wonder how common that is. How transparent is your workplace when it comes to pay? Do you feel employees should… more

Hi all, I've had my LinkedIn account temporarily restricted for no reason, now they are using an app called Persona for facial recognition, and won't let me sign back in unless they take a pho… more

Lately, looking at my paycheck just makes me feel a bit sad. I know I should try for a better-paying job, but I feel so unmotivated to even start applying. I guess I’ve become too comfortable in my bubble.
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Not every great leader in retail and hospitality is the loudest person in the room. Some of the most effective managers I’ve worked with led through consistency, calm, and trust, not authority. What d… more

What's with all these retail jobs wanting such high qualifications and YOE? It's making me think these are ghost jobs because, from what I can remember, you just needed to have a high school d… more

One of the hardest things to learn in a customer-first industry is that saying no when done right can actually build trust. It’s not about being unhelpful; it’s about being honest. How do you navigate… more

My friend’s company just laid off about 6 people including her boss. She is scared that she will be next in line. The uncertainty of the job market is uneasy during this time and people are questionin… more

How transparent are your employers about how pay rates are set for different roles and locations? At my job, wage decisions feel totally random, and it’s creating a lot of resentment on the floor.

Starting the week off great because I just got a call back with a job opportunity from a company that I applied to. They check off all the boxes that I want: work/balance, pay, & benefits. I’m goi… more

I’m finding it very hard to start a new career in remote sales with base + commission…I’m getting fed up of all these ads with super high qualifications, but minimum reward.

I’ve always wondered why most retail jobs don’t have paid lunch breaks. I really wish they did. When I worked in retail, we had a one-hour break during an 8-hour shift, but it was unpaid, so we were only paid for… more

There’s a stigma that retail and hospitality are “just jobs, temporary stops on the way to something else. But for many of us, this is a craft and a career we’re genuinely proud of. What made you fall… more

I keep hearing that “loyalty is rewarded,” but I’m not sure that’s true when I compare my raises with what other companies are offering new hires. Have you actually seen real, meaningful pay progressi… more

Some days I go home completely drained, and it’s hard to believe the hourly rate really matches the effort. Do you feel your pay actually reflects the emotional labor of dealing with customers all day… more

I really don’t like calling my bank as a customer. It actually makes me understand why people sometimes get upset with us when I’m the one taking calls at work.
I had a very simple request about my account, but it… more

I have a interview this week for a sales position at a expanding company. I have looked into the general manager at this location and I didn't find any leadership experience in his background. It … more

I know we all talk about red flags about working in retail but are some green flags that you notice while working in retail & hospitality? For me, having a supportive management that offer clear &… more

I’ve been thinking about getting another job along with my main one because my current job doesn’t feel like it pays enough. I’d prefer to find something similar to what I already do, but I’m not really sure wher… more

Even after years in this industry, I still have moments where I wonder if I’m truly qualified to lead the room. Nobody talks enough about imposter syndrome in retail and hospitality, especially when y… more

I don’t know why, but I always feel a bit uncomfortable when a friend or family member asks how much I make at my job. I earn a fair amount, not bad at all, but it’s still one of my least favorite questions. Mayb… more

Spring time is coming and the retail stores will be back booming & busy again. What are your preparations during the seasonal changes? Right now, my team and I are doing major inventory and prepar… more

Nothing tests a retail or hospitality team quite like a major holiday rush. The preparation, the pressure, the exhaustion and somehow, the sense of accomplishment when you get through it together. Wha… more

I’ve been an w/DG 10 mo. An asst manager 6 mo. I was recently demoted to sales associate taking a loss of 3.25/hr and put on 90 probation for getting an EBR in voids, something that is 100% unavoidabl… more

Is there anybody that is willing to leave their job if there is no raises? I once worked at this job a couple years ago and they never gave me a raise. I’ve been with the company for almost 3 years. I… more

Sometimes I think about getting a salary raise and ask myself, how much would actually be enough? At what point would I say, “Okay, I’m satisfied now”. Or is it a never-ending thing? If we earn more, … more

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Other receptionists on the bowl, what field are you in, and what's your current hourly rate? I'm making 22.5/h and I'm pretty happy with it, but I wanted to compare it to what others are m… more

I’ve worked under managers who made me want to give my best every single day and others who made me want to walk out the door. The difference wasn’t experience or title; it was how they treated people… more

While I’m happy to work independently, I really enjoy the camaraderie and diversity of teams. I’ve been working alone for quite some time but recently went on a work trip with few of my coworkers. And… more

I have a lot of respect for people who spend years working in customer service and dealing with rude or entitled customers. It takes a lot of patience to handle that every day. I’ve been in this field for over tw… more

Customer-facing roles bring you into contact with people from every background imaginable, and yet the leadership in retail and hospitality doesn’t always reflect that same diversity. What does meanin… more

Do employers adjust pay models according to the candidate's preferences, or do they just want everyone to be okay with tipping culture? I'm interviewing to work for a restaurant because I'… more

When or how do you know you have a chance to be promoted to a higher-level job like district manager/general manager, etc.? I'm not sure if it's something you have to fight your way into or mo… more

So I work at a hotel as a Laundry Attendant this person is a supervisor not a bad supervisor great person however I feel offended and disgusted that she put off 2 weeks with no pay and that offended m… more

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