I have always said to work at a hotel, you have to be passionate about what you do. If you are not passionate about it, don’t do it because you will be miserable. Most people that work in hotels are not in it for a career, they work to get a paycheck. They go to school part time or full time, or have other interests. They get very satisfied with having a family and working check to check to support family. They would rather not have more responsibility or be promoted, because this might mean they have to work harder for less pay, or so they think. Also, many people like having set schedules and do not want to work more hours or work on weekends if they do not have to.
Going into hotel industry, you are told that you will work weekends, holidays, and long hours. Also, it’s high stress dealing with guests that have many issues and complaints. It takes a certain type of person to do this. You don’t have to be the smartest in the world, but it takes patience and positive energy. Everyday is never a same day. Some days are bad, and some days are good. You have to keep plugging along and stay positive. It’s important not to take things personal, which is very hard to do. There are many fun avenues if you like to explore. Many career opportunities out there, but many people get comfortable and would rather not try to explore. Comfortable with where they live, work schedule, people at property, amount of work, etc. If you are a passionate person willing to explore, you can go many places.
