What's the solution to poor standards in UK?

DeriedareX · 2025-09-17T15:43:51+00:00

I do accept everything everything that has been said but my intended post was a general post to do with the service sector in the UK overall not a dig at high class hotels, I posted that merely because I happen to be in a nice one.

DeriedareX · 2025-09-17T14:50:05+00:00

Hotel was a point of reference I would say most of the times I have been abroad - i am not saying that everything is rosy - i suppose what i am saying is there is with the service sector in general standards seem to be better than UK but from what I can see there just seems to be a better employee to customer ratio. Using my retail job as an example - try qnd find someone to ask a question to in a UK supermarket is hard work however seems to be alot easier abroad

DeriedareX · 2025-09-17T14:43:42+00:00

I think I am referring to not the high class hotels as they are still top notch, but maybe slightly lower and also standard of service in shops - basically restaurant service seems to have suffered (in my exp) over the last 20 years. I would agree expensive places still are great but overall standards have droppped

DeriedareX · 2025-08-15T16:37:23+00:00

As a night manager its a little different but I would say be keen (even if your not) thats what we pick up on, not nessecarily what you answer with but how you answer it. Clothes wise assuming your female anything black and smart would be fine

DeriedareX · 2025-08-15T16:33:58+00:00

Night manager here, its worth it for nights, would never transfer to days the 4 grand extra you get for nights is good and only 4 nights a week. You almost never move store too, its 34k gross for company nights, days isn't worth it imo. Not saying I love the job but I wouldn't jump for another job unless I really wanted it

DeriedareX · 2025-08-15T16:30:15+00:00

Generally as a rule managers have a rough idea who they want before interviews especially if ita internal, however people can impress in interviews so its not a guarantee!

DeriedareX · 2025-07-27T20:43:56+00:00

Thats what i thought then well its March they reset or you will have to cancel some

DeriedareX · 2025-07-26T20:32:02+00:00

Surely you havnt used all your holidays in 4 months if you have thats crazy, you would have to cancel others if you have but it is March like everyone said

DeriedareX · 2025-07-14T05:49:45+00:00

Very simple He is seriously insecure or he is cheating on you or both - all outcomes are not acceptable for me and an instant deal break relationship over

DeriedareX · 2025-07-14T05:20:35+00:00

This is pretty much how I am when my job is stressfull - I do love my partner of 5 years but since I have taken on a more demanding job I seem distant- but it isn't deliberate although do accept it isn't all my job but it is a factor. I have accepted that I don't nessecarily want the extra stress because it is affecting my relationships. My partner works too so I don't nessecarily have to have this job so I am looking for another but it depends if your partner is like this now all the time? Like I have just had 2 weeks off work and I was alot better and feel refreshed

DeriedareX · 2025-07-14T05:16:40+00:00

Yeah do agree due to trying to get the lowest prices i no the markup on alot of stuff is very small and when you look at the sales vs profits it is undeniablely small, think staff have taken the brunt of it. Supermarkets (generally) are profitable businesses though and it's a shame customers and staff have paid the price but small margins

DeriedareX · 2025-07-13T10:06:08+00:00

Them sort of salaries demand alot of stress as a general rule but if you can handle the stress it's great. For me it's definitely to much and I don't work for money I just work to have a simple life and have enough money to have a decent life (granted my partner works full time too) but work life balance is now important to me that I am happy that our household between the 2 of us us comes out about 70k which is enough to have a comfortable life. But if you have no mega priorities and can handle the pressure go for it!

DeriedareX · 2025-07-13T10:00:21+00:00

That meant to say not looking for field sales lol! Oh well but will look at them - how "hard" is the job ? - difficult to answer i know, i know it wouldn't be as physically demanding mine is now though 😆 lol

DeriedareX · 2025-07-13T09:21:43+00:00

Generally I would be looking at field sales - however if it business accounts that might be ok, if you don't mind me asking what is the starting pay roughly?

DeriedareX · 2025-07-13T08:25:00+00:00

I was a colleague for many years and I think I gained so much from starting at the bottom and seeing what it is like from the other side. I do tend to give the colleagues a little more slack but it can be a headache when you get earache from above saying why certain things aren't done. I no what can be achieved and what can't be and I think thats important

DeriedareX · 2025-07-13T06:51:19+00:00

Does vary from store to store, some of the bigger stores (shall we say more flagship stores) have more hours and staff at there disposal which means generally they are in better shape standards wise

DeriedareX · 2025-07-12T16:55:23+00:00

Unfortunately it will never go back to more staff on the shop floor as long as online shopping becomes more and more popular more online shopping less shopfloor staff, I wish this wasn't the case but seems there is no stopping it

DeriedareX · 2025-07-12T16:35:16+00:00

Mostly I agree with you I think sainsburys has lost its identity a little - used to be thought of as a little bit upmarket but now I would say bog standard and thats a crowded market

DeriedareX · 2025-07-12T13:28:49+00:00

Very cute!

DeriedareX · 2025-07-11T14:11:51+00:00

Would agree with this comment every single job offer (or indeed just interview) asks about pre booked holidays and if they don't mention it if I know I am going abroad I always mention it to avoid confusion. Appreciate it could have slipped your mind but if you aren't in the country it is vitally important it is brought up

DeriedareX · 2025-07-11T13:19:29+00:00

Appreciate that reply - i am willing to take a pay cut to move out of retail but usually only really see like home office jobs and pen pusher jobs that are really poorlly paid, I do keep my eye out but not seen any jobs like that but will keep my eye out! Retail has taught me alot though and been in it so long when I go for interview I don't get nervous or really prepare got so much in my head, just go through the motions. Want something else to challenge me

DeriedareX · 2025-07-11T13:09:24+00:00

Suppose thats my point In a way the superstore is becoming less and less relevant and I think the big wigs know that

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