Free food and beer are common perks for hospitality workers – but are they masking unfairness?

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i didn’t even realise my after bar-work pint could comprise such a meaning… so interesting! https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:sfferfidmbu4oa5xvdcciiu7/post/3lp3zp6xabc2b

RP @tylerriordan.bsky.social: Back in my #hospo days I used to love a free drink at the end of (or during) a shift. When I became an academic I recognised the benefits that had been taken from me. Our research discusses how perks like free food & beer …

RP @aunz.theconversation.com: As one chef put it: ‘Free steak dinners don’t pay my rent or stop my boss docking pay for smoke breaks.’

Back in my #hospo days I used to love a free drink at the end of (or during) a shift. When I became an academic I recognised the benefits that had been taken from me. Our research discusses how perks like free food & beer mask deeper issues. Read mor…

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