Retail & Hospitality

Has your job ever reduced hourly wage for managers? Last year my company did and now instead of a 5$-8$/hr increase it’s only a 3$/hr increase.

I have been given a job as kitchen assistant in a school and had to take documents in for DBS check as online didn't meet criteria,this is annoying and how long should it take?

I cant believe this is something I am bringing up less than a month into my first job. I have a colleague who has been hostile since my first day and yesterday she decided to scream at me, in front of… more

I heard that Starbucks is announcing more layoffs. Do you think they really need to lay people off or is this retaliation against all of those unionization efforts?

Hi all !! Quick question ,in your experience, would you hire a 48 year old women for server position if she had no experience with serving but lots(over 6 years) with customer service (cake decorator)… more

Investments, do you have them? How often do you check them? Unfortunately for me it's late in life and I haven't had a life where I could really save or invest in anything. I'm not sure what som… more

Advice needed: I'm desperate for a 2nd job because I've got major home repairs to do and 1 part time serving job isn't gonna let me do it. Overnight positions (not serving) pay well and I'm hoping… more

I really feel I’m well rounded experience and hate when the interviewer is less knowledgeable and capable and he gatekeeps.

Why are stores so opposed to cashiers and other people who stay in one spot for their entire shift having a chair or stool? Aldi's isn't falling apart because they let their cashiers sit while… more

Thinking about those weightloss shots everyone is taking. Do you think they will kill the food service industry? Why would people go out to eat when they know more than half of the food won't be e… more

Do you have someone in the workplace who appears to be very busy, but no one really knows what they are busy with? These individuals might seem to be performing constant activity, attending meetings o… more

Hey guys, recently applied for a job at a local cafe, I emailed them and got a reply from them that u was a bit confused with. I am 14 and was applying for a barista position there, and the email reply I got was a single word :more

Amazon is trying to get a leg up on its competition by offering 30 minute delivery in some cities. My question is, does Amazon think it has a lot of competition in this space? I can't even get Doo… more

What’s one change in customers behavior you’ve noticed over the past few years that doesn’t get talked about enough? For me, it’s people expecting immediate solutions now. It could be pricing, wait ti… more

Anyone else feel like retail and hospitality workers are expected to absorb everyone’s stress lately? Customers are always impatient, staffing slow always short, and corporate keeps adding expectation… more

I have had an absolute blast in my first month of training at Crunch Fitness with Undefeated Tribe. It is a heavy focus on People and making sure that the team knows that People are what makes the wor… more

🤔 Do you feel comfortable saying no or setting boundaries at work, or does that feel like something you can't or shouldn't do?

I'm a Store Manager seeking employment in Clearwater/St. Petersburg/Tampa FL areas. My former organization closed the location where I was employed without adequate notice. I have extensive experi… more

I was trying to apply for a hospital position as a floater. I couldn't finish my application the same day, so the next day I was going to finish my application, and the position was no longer avai… more

Would you want to live past 100? I was thinking about it today. I almost think I would have to considering how late in life I am going to have to work to retire. However, I'm not sure I'd want… more

Why is Marston's now forcing aggressive sales on bar staff? We are expected to reach a quota of sales. It creates diversion and competition in a job where we should be working as a team. I am bar … more

I'm a laborer. I've been with the same company for 19 years. I cross trained in every dept. I am quite the high achiever. I took pride in my job. I got hurt recently and had to be out for 3 mo… more

I've noticed over the past few years that when I'm training new hires who are in high school or even college, that these kids lack some pretty basic math skills, and they're not great at r… more

I have a weakened immune system and I see hundreds of customers each day. So, I wear a medical face mask while working. I never expect or ask others to wear a mask and my job isn't affected in any… more

The 2026 spring semester is over, and I can now finally relax a little after my shifts! 😌

Meetings that could have been emails. We have all been there. Buried in meetings holding you back from productive work. Fortunately in my current role it's not a big issue. My next role though is … more

McDonald's getting rid of its self serve drink stations: a good business move or complete disaster?

District Management is not for the faint of heart, at least when you’re a people first leader, and especially in the state that retail is in right now. You have company senior management lecturing abo… more

Soft skills are essential to master in order to advance in any career. Things like adaptability, communication, teamwork. Communication is definitely one of my strong points. What’s your strongest sof… more

If you could pivot careers into something else what would your move be? Myself, I don't know what my move would be. I have contracting and handy man work as a fall back but I don't know Id want to g… more

This job market is so stressful and brutal — how do people want everyone to work which we do btw ( tfw majority of us who are unemployed are applying nonstop with applications & following up ) do… more

Good evening! Is there anyone here who works at a hotel in Chicago? I would love to connect to ask some questions (looking for my first job in this industry).

Does anyone else feel a bout of rage when they see those TikTok videos of the resellers tearing Target apart for the Pokémon merch? It's ridiculous. The only people worse than these resellers are … more

Does anyone attend Fedcap? It a mandatory thing in UK if unemployed for six months..

Working as a grill cook at Chipotle is an exceptionally demanding and challenging position. During my training at a 12K ADS store, I was earning minimum wage, same as Line or Mobile Order. The store i… more

We've all gotten a "Can I schedule some time with you?" type of email. I received one once because a leader I had worked under suggested me to someone. That email led to an entirely new career… more

👀 Have you ever been made to feel guilty for using PTO, even when you earned it? What did you do?

You are correct. You should never hear about something for the first time in your appraisal. As she brought it up, you can now go back and ask for clear expectations and a plan for improving and meet… more