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Is housekeeping for a hotel hard work?
Asked by bling from the 50 cent machine
I want to be a housekeeper for a Hampton Inn where I live and my sister works there and she said its hard work. is it? Should i consider doing it? The reasons for me wanting to do this is that i dont have to deal with a bunch of people like if worked at the front desk there. (my sister does that) im not really a people person when it comes to people i dont know. So tell me what you think i should do. thanks
Asked by bling from the 50 cent machine
I want to be a housekeeper for a Hampton Inn where I live and my sister works there and she said its hard work. is it? Should i consider doing it? The reasons for me wanting to do this is that i dont have to deal with a bunch of people like if worked at the front desk there. (my sister does that) im not really a people person when it comes to people i dont know. So tell me what you think i should do. thanks
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It is not mentally hard work; but it is physically difficult. It is hard on the body, your muscles and feet will be sore afterward. It will be a good job for someone who does not like to deal with people, b/c the only interaction you will have with a guest, is if you see them walking down the halls. And then, all you have to do is say a greeting (good morning, afternoon etc). You have to be meticulous, and be able to take criticisms. For example, your boss may tell you to go back and re-due the room if you missed something (like a hair in bathroom). So you have to be able to accept that, and go back to the room with out "back-talking" to your boss.
Self. Been in hospitality business for more than 15 years
Answered by dakotanmisty
It is not mentally hard work; but it is physically difficult. It is hard on the body, your muscles and feet will be sore afterward. It will be a good job for someone who does not like to deal with people, b/c the only interaction you will have with a guest, is if you see them walking down the halls. And then, all you have to do is say a greeting (good morning, afternoon etc). You have to be meticulous, and be able to take criticisms. For example, your boss may tell you to go back and re-due the room if you missed something (like a hair in bathroom). So you have to be able to accept that, and go back to the room with out "back-talking" to your boss.
Self. Been in hospitality business for more than 15 years
Answered by dakotanmisty
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No, not really, it's just tedious.
Answered by ceprn
Answered by ceprn
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Cleaning room is!! You wouldn't believe how dirty and nasty some people are!!
Answered by SUN FLOWER
Answered by SUN FLOWER
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It's very hard work and usually thankless.
I do not tip porters but I always leave a tip for the person who has cleaned the room. They're usually very badly paid.
Answered by Trish D
Answered by Trish D
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Give it a try.. It isn't all that hard. A good experience. What have you got to lose?
Answered by yahoohoo
Answered by yahoohoo
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