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Retail & Hospitality

A community for retail & hospitality professionals

  1. Community Manager

    🤔 Is loyalty to your employer ever actually worth it?

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  2. Host

    Is it just me or is everyone hiring but not hiring at the same time? I’ve applied to over 30 places in the last 2 months and still haven’t gotten a job, I updated my resume and i have almost every job...

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  3. works at Greene King
    First time poster

    I had a day off for a migraine and my employer is asking me for proof? Do I have to provide this? I was absent for one day, I think it’s ridiculous.

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  4. Keyholder

    The air conditioning in our store broke on Monday. The heat and humidity are through the roof. But does the owner close the store? No! They brought in a portable AC unit but it doesn't help much and t...

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  5. Host

    Why does it feel impossible to get a job? My last job ended almost a year ago and it was a rough ending, my boss never liked me and was very rude and when i tell my interviewers that me and him just d...

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  6. Community Manager

    🤔 Do you actually enjoy your job, or is it just something that pays the bills?

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  7. Assistant

    I’m a chronic early arriver. If my shift starts at 9, I’m probably there by 8:45. Are you early, exactly on time, or sliding in at 8:59?

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  8. Server

    I work in a coffee shop attached to a bookstore. People come in, order coffee, and I bring it to their tables if they're staying. They often leave a small tip on the table when they leave. The problem...

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  9. Key Holder
    First time poster

    I wanted to see if I can get some advice. I'm a key holder last night my cashier took a fake bill. I followed all the right protocols. Now my managers are saying I could lose my job also. My question...

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  10. Bar Manager

    If I think the owner of the pub is skimming from the cash how would I anonymously inform the brewery?

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  11. Professional Server

    Question: if married couples fight over the air conditioning temperature at home. What makes people think that a restaurant is going to adjust the AC or heat to accommodate just ONE person in the WHOL...

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  12. Early Childhood Education Teacher
    First time poster

    I feel so stuck. I am trying to push into new career fields other than retail or childcare currently, but all of my applications have been denied and/or rejected due to my inexperience in these fields...

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  13. Community Manager

    👀 How long does it take for you to feel fully back in work mode after time off?

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  14. Hotel Front Desk Agent

    Do you ever pretend not to notice customers when they're snapping their fingers at you to get your attention? I feel like I've gotten to the point in my career where I expect a little respect from peo...

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  15. Floor Lead

    Your manager asks you to "help" out by cleaning the bathrooms. Do you do it?

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  16. Hourly Associate

    I wish managers trusted us more. Do you have to jump through hoops when calling off sick or does your manager believe you when you say you're sick?

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  17. Host
    First time poster

    is it normal to be nervous for an interview? Im new to applying for jobs but i feel like every interview I’ve done they dont like me because i get nervous and either speak too fast or my mind goes bla...

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  18. Server
    First time poster

    just let go from my job,I had dined in on my day off,when it came time to cash out I really just glanced at the bill and put my card in and left. Got a call the next day saying that my drinks were not...

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  19. Community Manager

    👀 How far is too far when embellishing your resume?

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  20. Roll Maker
    First time poster

    I recently got a job, I’m really happy I got it as I have been trying for a year to get one. But I’m currently struggling with working as there’s some health issues I’m having at the moment that make ...

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