What is the difference between a doorman and concierge? Isn't that the same thing? Maybe the doorman stands guard at the door of the building to screen people, while the concierge just sits at the desk? I don't know. Maybe doorman provide more security that concierge does?
I worked as both a doorman and a porter in several buildings. Doormen get treated a lot better than porters. I'm currently a porter in a building I don't really like. The work itself isn't bad at all. But the tenants are assholes. Our job is to greet them, but we are always ignored or met with an eyeroll. It especially sucks seeing the doormen get treated like gold and you, the one who does all the real backbreaking work are treated like a dog. Actually, the residents treat their dogs better than they do us. Hope you found something else better that you like.
I'm a Porter. We mostly get treated like crap and ignored. Depending on the building. The first building I've ever worked in had a majority of older tenants. We were treated very well. I currently work in a new building with majority of young tenants and most of the time we are not even acknowledged and are ignored when greeting residents; other times they'll roll their eyes at us. The doormen get treated much better. It's not a great feeling working hard, busting our backs(doormen don't do jack shit compared to us), and then getting treated like you're less than human. The residents treat their dogs better than they treat us, the human beings who keep their buildings clean, safe, and in working order.
They shouldn't be . they are the first line if protection for the people that live in the bldg. , and therefore pay his salary . he's not there to let every tom , Dick , and harry in to rip off the people who live there .
I'm not a people person. I worked as a doorman/porter for a little over a year. I couldn't take it anymore and ended up quitting. It wasn't for me. Being treated like crap isn't worth the money. Especially being a porter. Doormen get treated much better compared to porters.
Perhaps where you are from, here in NYC this is a rule our Fathers teach us early on. Regardless of occupation, regardless of title, regardless of income, regardless of religion, regardless of emotion, YOU NEVER RAT
I'm sure the little asian guy is no longer working there! He says he doesn't like to kiss ass! well you don't have to kiss ass just do what you are getting paid to do!! And why would you apply for a job like this if you don't like it??
oh boy, how many people in the world take jobs they don't like in order to pay the bills -- until they decide what they really want to do? Hmmmmm.....🤔
i worked as a security officer in the super store, dealt with some situations i can tell you but i loved every minute of it! sorry had to say :D
They don't get 25 or 26 , but 24 and change . But that area is ridiculous Xmas time . Some bank 20-40k cash during Xmas .
try elvis festival porthcawl, south wales
I will be working as a doorman next week and i am excited :)
Three months in. How is it?
So how is it? I'm a Porter. We don't get treated as well doormen.
no reply to both of your comments above lol, wonder if hes okay or?
Are u still there
LOL No answers. He's a goner.
Very interesting video. Nice to learn from the eyes of actual employees.
lol love the chinese dude
I hope he ended up finding a new job that he’s happy with!
@@ottoconde5988 trust me...he's chinese. He aint taking that shit for real. He prob did it to pay for college & earning some big $$ now
What is the difference between a doorman and concierge? Isn't that the same thing? Maybe the doorman stands guard at the door of the building to screen people, while the concierge just sits at the desk? I don't know. Maybe doorman provide more security that concierge does?
I did this 6 years ago! It was great pay but it wasn’t for me.
I worked as both a doorman and a porter in several buildings. Doormen get treated a lot better than porters. I'm currently a porter in a building I don't really like. The work itself isn't bad at all. But the tenants are assholes. Our job is to greet them, but we are always ignored or met with an eyeroll. It especially sucks seeing the doormen get treated like gold and you, the one who does all the real backbreaking work are treated like a dog. Actually, the residents treat their dogs better than they do us. Hope you found something else better that you like.
I found this video pretty intriguing. Did you ever had a chance to interview any Porters?
I'm a Porter. We mostly get treated like crap and ignored. Depending on the building. The first building I've ever worked in had a majority of older tenants. We were treated very well. I currently work in a new building with majority of young tenants and most of the time we are not even acknowledged and are ignored when greeting residents; other times they'll roll their eyes at us. The doormen get treated much better. It's not a great feeling working hard, busting our backs(doormen don't do jack shit compared to us), and then getting treated like you're less than human. The residents treat their dogs better than they treat us, the human beings who keep their buildings clean, safe, and in working order.
agree, i am a Maintenance Tech for 8 buildings a porters job never stops.
Doorman are not friendly to strangers and people that don't live in the building.
They shouldn't be . they are the first line if protection for the people that live in the bldg. , and therefore pay his salary . he's not there to let every tom , Dick , and harry in to rip off the people who live there .
@@howardwayne3974 So if they see a stranger there, that they should be rude and not treat strangers with dignity and respect?
@@Spaceshotx7 Depends on the behavior of the stranger. A quick nod acknowledging your presence is enough. Nothing else is necessary.
@@4gma59 Then why are these doorman mean to strangers and not friendly?
I try to be
if you're not a people person then this job is not for you .where else but new York can you earn 25 or 26 an hour standing by a door.
That’s why you have to pretend to be a people person to get this job.
I'm not a people person. I worked as a doorman/porter for a little over a year. I couldn't take it anymore and ended up quitting. It wasn't for me. Being treated like crap isn't worth the money. Especially being a porter. Doormen get treated much better compared to porters.
Rats, breaking the cardinal rule.
Perhaps where you are from, here in NYC this is a rule our Fathers teach us early on. Regardless of occupation, regardless of title, regardless of income, regardless of religion, regardless of emotion, YOU NEVER RAT
You think?
I'm sure the little asian guy is no longer working there! He says he doesn't like to kiss ass! well you don't have to kiss ass just do what you are getting paid to do!! And why would you apply for a job like this if you don't like it??
oh boy, how many people in the world take jobs they don't like in order to pay the bills -- until they decide what they really want to do? Hmmmmm.....🤔