A TikTok user named Damaris Ferrell recently shared an unfiltered glimpse into the demanding life of hotel housekeeping, revealing what many workers in the industry often keep silent about. "Housekeeping never gets weekends off, we never rest on weekends," she stated emphatically at the beginning of her video. She explained that Saturdays and Sundays are the busiest days, filled with grueling hours and exhausting physical labor. "We get like seven double rooms, not counting the regular ones, and guests always use both beds, so it gets really heavy," noted @dmaris.ferrell, who is reportedly based in Texas, as she described how overwhelming the workload can be for her and her colleagues.
The content creator, who frequently shares insights into her work experiences, emphasized the difficulty of requesting a day off. "If we want a weekend off, we almost have to beg for it," she expressed with frustration. The video, ironically titled "What Housekeepers Don't Say," garnered thousands of likes and sparked a wave of comments from women who resonated with her story. One user shared, "I've worked 20 years and never had a Sunday off," while another mentioned, "Sometimes on Sundays, I have up to 18 rooms and we finish at 10 at night." Many agreed that weekends are the toughest yet least appreciated days, with one woman noting, "The rooms are left super dirty, and they don't even leave a tip."
Unspoken Challenges in Hotel Housekeeping
The discussion intensified when some hotel workers touched on favoritism and privileges. "Only the boss's favorites get weekends off, and that's if they want to," wrote one user. Meanwhile, another remarked that "nobody speaks up because those who complain are pressured until they leave voluntarily." Damaris didn't shy away from the topic, responding with sarcasm to a critique: "Some say I complain too much, but staying silent changes nothing.” Through her testimony, she hopes to highlight the harsh working conditions many face and the challenges of speaking out without fear of retaliation.