Avantages
Nothing good at all here.
Inconvénients
1. No personal space or proper accommodation We were promised a staff Room in a big house for 3000 NOK/month, but the place was essentially a pool maintenance room. It was full of dangerous chemicals, had mold everywhere, and was not suitable for living. 2. Unhygienic and unsafe living conditions The bathrooms were in terrible condition, kitchen equipment was broken and dirty, We had to pay in order to clean our clothes , ONLY staff clothes where accepted for free and there was a constant loud noise coming from the pool system. It was also very cold inside the Hotel's coridors, even in winter. 3. No food support, despite working at a hotel We were not allowed to eat hotel food unless we paid for it – even though they threw away large amounts daily. Staff were not offered basic meals, which made life harder, especially with no supermarket nearby. 4. Isolation and poor access The hotel is located far from any supermarket, No structured support system for new staff. We constantly had to rely on the goodwill of other colleagues to explain things and help us get by. There was no formal onboarding or guidance from the management. Thankfully, some coworkers were kind enough to support us in English, but this should not be left to personal kindness. 5. Staff restrictions inside the hotel We were not allowed to be seen by guests, even when walking to the toilet or kitchen. It felt like we were invisible and unwanted in the place we were working hard for. 6. No relaxation or social area There was no staff room, no place to sit, rest, or gather after work. Only work, sleep, and repeat. 7. Low salary and no compensation We were paid the legal minimum wage, but with no extra pay for overtime, difficult hours, or the poor living conditions. 8. No respect for rest or privacy At any hour during the day, we could be woken up or interrupted. Sometimes it was because guests suddenly wanted food, or due to poor management decisions – for example, guests being placed in rooms that were not ready, forcing us to clean last-minute. Additionally, maintenance workers would enter our "accommodation" without notice, sometimes even without knocking. This made our so-called living space feel more like a public hallway than a private room. I remind you that we had to pay 3000 NOK for a public space ... what was is the reason ,to pay if not for our privacy ? Conclusion : Imagine getting paid (for example) 17.000NOK (NETT) per month - 3000NOK for the rent - 5000NOK for your supermarket.