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Most Exploitative Job I've Ever Had - Housekeeper Extended Stay America Employee Review

1.0
Mar 5, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

* You get hired fast. * Cool co-workers.

Cons

* They cheat you on the time they give you to clean rooms by not classifying the rooms correctly and by not taking into account the time you need to stock your cart or take your breaks. Even though you take 20 minutes to stock your cart and 15 minutes to take your break by the end of the day you'll need to show that you cleaned a room every 30 minutes which means, off the top, 4 rooms will need to be cleaned in 15 minutes instead of the standard 30 to make up that time.... Most housekeepers don't take their 15 minute break because of this. Also they don't care if you have to spend time: - doing laundry - running around to get things (missing items from rooms) - delivering laundry which you have to carry - taking out garbage, etc etc * You have to also work at other ESA properties on different days, which are operated differently and when you start no one explains to you how it's different, so normal things you do at one hotel you get screamed at for doing at the other. * Their employee onboarding is practically non-existent. They don't give you any documents, like the handbooks and such unless you are on them and ask for it.

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5.0
Apr 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Jun 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great leadership from management! My GM has really taken me under her wing and ensures I have all the knowledge & tools available to be the best I can be. She goes above and beyond for the entire staff, consistently shows her gratitude, and never asks anything of the staff that she isn’t willing to do herself! Customer service is my favorite line of work and the only work I’ve ever done. ESA is my first hotel job, and I feel so at home with the company. When I was initially hired, I was just looking for a way to make ends meet. I’ve been with ESA for over 90 days now, and I have grown to love being a part of this company. I am in it for the long haul, and look forward to growing with this company and advancing my career!

Cons

I have no cons. My employment so far has been amazing!

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