A Latina in Texas exposes the unprecedented reality of hotel work

On By Pranco

A TikTok user named Damaris Ferrell recently shared an unfiltered look into the demanding life of hotel housekeeping and revealed what many industry workers are often silent about. “Household never has weekends off, we never rest on weekends,” she emphatically stated at the start of her video. She explained that Saturday and Sunday are the busiest days, filled with grueling hours and exhausting physical labor. “We get seven double rooms, not including the regular rooms, and guests always use both beds, so it’s going to be very tough,” said @dmaris.ferrell, who reportedly lives in Texas, as she described how overwhelming the workload can be. for her and her colleagues.

The content creator, who regularly shares insights about her work experiences, emphasized how difficult it is to request a day off. “If we want a weekend off, we almost have to beg for it,” she said in frustration. The video, ironically titled “What Housekeepers Don’t Say,” received thousands of likes and sparked a wave of comments from women who resonated with her story. One user said: “I’ve worked for 20 years and never had a Sunday off,” while another user said: “Sometimes I have 18 rooms on Sundays and we finish at 10pm.” Many agreed that weekends are the toughest and least appreciated days. One woman commented: “The rooms are left super dirty and they don’t even tip.”

Unspoken challenges in hotel housekeeping

The discussion intensified when some hotel employees talked about favoritism and privileges. “Only the boss’s favorites get weekends off, and that’s if they want it,” one user wrote. Meanwhile, another noted that “no one is saying anything because those who complain are being pressured until they leave voluntarily.” Damaris did not shy away from the subject and responded to criticism with sarcasm: “Some say I complain too much, but silence changes nothing.” She hopes her testimony will highlight the harsh working conditions many face, as well as the challenges of speaking out without fear of reprisal.