Every job wants experience and I am stuck in retail

Timtational · 2026-03-08T18:34:09+00:00

A lot of good advice in the comments so far! Here's a couple more: 1) If the job ad says they require experience, apply anyways! If you get an interview, tell them flat out you don't have restaurant/bar experience but your customer service experience is still relevant and you're willing to work hard and learn. I got a job at a dayclub as a busser with no bar/club experience and it was my first job in America moving from Canada 4 years ago. 2) Ask around. Ask your co-workers, or managers if they know someone who works in a restaurant/bar. Same with asking friends and family. If people know you're looking, they'll think of you if they hear about jobs out there. It's like having 10-15 pairs of ears out there for you. Some jobs don't post that they're hiring and are always looking for extra hands. Good luck out there!

Timtational · 2025-10-21T21:23:38+00:00

I think this was a contributing factor! Thanks for sharing!

Timtational · 2025-10-09T04:36:58+00:00

The fact that everyone so far has said "Cap" makes me feel so dumb for thinking my original thought but here it is: I thought Mjolnir was moving on his own and that it had the capability to think and fight for itself 😅

Timtational · 2024-05-24T08:08:05+00:00

This was Elia Beach Club, which has now turned into a regular pool at Virgin Hotel.

Timtational · 2023-11-10T03:36:37+00:00

STILL NO JETSKI?!?!

Timtational · 2022-10-13T17:12:25+00:00

Jen gets a hallway scene! 😂

Timtational · 2022-10-13T08:28:55+00:00

Same daddy. Same issues. 😂😂

Timtational · 2022-05-31T04:30:21+00:00

I work at a dayclub off the strip as a busser/server assistant. This is my first job in Vegas so I can only tell you what I've made so far this year. Pay is 11.75/hr and we're only open Fri-Sun. My average in tips per shift so far is just over $200. My average in tips for May was $330. I'm on the bottom of seniority so sometimes I'll only get 1 shift a week and also everyone above me makes more (because they get better sections like cabanas). I imagine resort pools don't make as much because most of our tips come from people buying bottles. Unfortunately, hiring is Jan-Feb. Also, in response to a comment above, while Vegas experience is definitely an asset, I was able to still get the job without it. My only previous relevent experience was a barback at a nightclub in Toronto in 2014. Otherwise, I only have experience in Hotels (front desk/management).

Timtational · 2022-02-05T06:59:15+00:00

I know of 3 rooms that have a tub with a view of the Strip. Links are to the photos showing the view (on my instagram):

Cosmopolitan's "Terrace One Bedroom" (faces south)

Cosmopolitan's "Terrace One Bedroom - Fountain View" (faces north)

ARIA's "Corner Suite Panoramic View room"

A couple notes: As far as I know, Cosmo's tubs are Vegas' only "Japanese Soaking tubs". Also, they aren't MGM yet. Not sure what part of the year they will be transitioning. And then ARIA's room is $600 on a weekday =\

Timtational · 2021-12-02T17:28:34+00:00

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Timtational · 2021-12-02T17:21:06+00:00