Retail & Hospitality Compensation

When searching for the right job, do you look at the benefits more than the pay or vice versa? I recently applied to this job and the benefits were amazing but the pay wasn’t up to my standard of livi… more

Does your retail job ever make you feel bad about going to college?

Sometimes I feel bad... I went, got my degree, worked my way up the ladder and got burned out. Now I'm working a retail job, and … more

I recently saw one of my colleagues who joined the office around the same time as me, and now he’s working two positions higher than I am. I was surprised at how quickly some people move up in their c… more

Has anyone worked for IKEA before in their stores ? And what was your experience like ?

I didn't know compensation in hospitality swings this wildly by location. I just moved to Philly, and it's a world apart from my pay in Texas. Does $50K total, factoring seasonal peaks and ben… more

I work in retail corporate and get forwarded the wildest customer complaints from 50 stores away, like fistfights over the last discounted sweater. Sometimes I’m like, “I wish I could see this drama u… more

What's the largest tip you've gotten? I just got a tip that's as much as a week's pay and I feel kind of unsettled about having taken it. I did, but there's this constant voice in … more

If you're in hospitality (hotels specifically), how much of your compensation is truly performance-based vs. fixed salary? I'm curious to know how different management companies structure pay … more

As someone who has worked in the retail industry for more than 15 years. What is correct wage that we should be paid for the amount of work that we do? I think we should get paid at least $55,000 annu… more

Burnout in retail and hospitality isn’t laziness, it’s unpredictable schedules, understaffing, and low pay. Too often it’s blamed on us instead of the system.
How can companies actually support their … more

Have you ever worked with a manager who you thought would have all the answers, but then realized they actually knew less than you? 😅 I recently had some questions about choosing an insurance plan th… more

Now that I’m getting older, having a steady position and not wanting to climb the corporate ladder has greatly saved my mental health. I’ve turned down multiple promotions just to have a healthy work/… more

At this stage, I've been thinking a lot about whether it makes more sense to chase higher pay or focus on long term career growth. At 36, priorities start to shift, and it's not always a clear… more

I am struggling so badly right now. I need out of this job and into a new one quickly. I've been applying since October everyday, for all positions from dream jobs to just pays enough. I get sick before every… more

We all have that one coworkers that just got promoted that put in the work and deserved the promotion. I recently worked with one of my colleagues that got promoted for the work she has put in for man… more

My restaurant switched us from a traditional tip system to a “service charge” model, and my income has been bouncing all over the place ever since. Has anyone actually come out making more under a ser… more

I grew up thinking salary talk was taboo, but being more open about it on my team has helped expose pay gaps and undervaluation. Is pay an open conversation at your workplace, or still hush-hush?

We all feel happy when our paycheck hits our bank account, right? But it feels so bad when you’re off work and the company starts taking money back because they overpaid you. That happened to me today… more

Calgary market in McDonalds sucks. So much faking and going against the company values for the sake of being "perfect." Has anyone else experienced wanting to quit cause of company values go… more

I just learned that a new coworker with less experience is making more than me, even though I’ve been the one training them. If you discovered a pay gap like this, would you confront management direct… more

I am tired of listings that say "flexible schedule" when they actually mean you have to be available 24/7 while they give you twelve hours a week. I asked a hiring manager for a set Sunday o… more

I was comparing my hourly pay to my managers salary pay and I noticed there wasn’t a major difference in pay. I was considering moving up to a management but now I’m torn because it’s not worth the wo… more

Some days at work just feel way longer than others, especially when you’re dealing with one uneasy customer after another. Today was one of those days, and by the time my shift ended, I was completely drained.more

I didn’t realize how much I’d learn about customer behavior, busy hours, and supplier patterns just from watching the same data over and over. It’s not a “promotion,” but it feels like I understand th… more

I recently got promoted and it has great affected my well being a great way. I make more money but it seems like my mental is actively declining due to the amount of work that to have to do. How has b… more

My company announced that they will be laying off 2000 employees soon and I am so nervous that what if I am among those people. It is keeping me out of focus at work.

Any suggestions to deal with this… more

Folks on the bowl (both retail and hospitality), what are some perks at work that keep you going? We have a new manager who actually cares for our happiness, and asked if we would make a list of thing… more

Sometimes I wonder why little personal things affect my mood and motivation at work so much and then I realize, that’s just being human. The other day I had a bad experience at my doctor’s appointment, and after … more

So I am looking for a new job because my boss and the owner of the company I work for is extremely paranoid and I need more money. He has people come into the shop to report back about conversations a… more

In retail, the sales floor is loud, fast, and full of people; I’m over in the corner tapping away, and I feel like a quiet ghost most of the time. Some days it’s great not being in the spotlight, othe… more

Warning, a bit of a rant ahead. The store I work at just started taking Doordash and boy do I hate it. The shoppers often interrupt me while I'm talking to another customer to ask where things are… more

Do you feel like people don't care for VDay anymore? Our store is stocked with flowers, chocolates, and stuffed toys that are all Valentine's Day themed, but they aren't moving. Our manage… more

Does anyone work somewhere that focuses on Valentine's Day? I work at a florist and it has been very busy already this week!

How are you holding up?

I keep hearing “growth opportunity” as code for “no raise this cycle.” I’d love to know when you decide to take a lateral move for learning vs. hold out for compensation growth?

When I used to work in retail, I’d sometimes go back to the same store on my day off to do my own shopping. Seeing my coworkers running around, super busy, honestly made me feel relieved. I’d be like, “Thank good… more

Holiday peaks mean entering 500+ customer transactions daily without losing accuracy; it’s a focus marathon. I time-box entries with short breaks. Retail clerks, how do you stay sharp when data floods… more

did an interview for a Business Analyst job and it went great. They told me that I should be waiting on a email for a second interview. Its been almost 2 weeks. Why are some jobs waiting so long to sc… more

I once received a job offer that included a bonus based on "company and individual performance." I told the HR person who was working with me that I understand that the bonus is subject to p… more