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just grab you,” she asserted, impact on self-worth. This concern
emphasizing the global demand for can be addressed as criticism is part
skilled housekeeping professionals. of any profession and should be

One of the most compelling seen as a catalyst for growth.
By showcasing the best arguments was the significant Another student highlighted the
earning potential within
of modern housekeeping housekeeping, dispelling the myth disparity in the “wow factor” and
social media visibility compared to
– its technological of low wages. Here are approximate other departments. He pointed out
annual earning figures:
advancements, financial • 2-3 years experience: Around that while culinary arts and F&B
showcase captivating creations,
contributions, artistic INR 10 lakh housekeeping’s artistic side, such
flair and diverse career • 4-5 years experience: Around as elaborate hotel decorations
and sustainable practices, are
INR 13-14 lakh
avenues – students can • 8-10 years experience: Around not adequately publicised. He
be empowered to make INR 15-20 lakh advocated for housekeeping
informed choices in • 15+ years experience: Around professionals to actively promote
their work on social media to
INR 30 lakh, with some even
their first year of study reaching INR 1 crore! inspire and attract more students.
at a hospitality college “Is this less?” Meenu questions, This idea can be actively endorsed
as emphasizing the aesthetic aspects
and embrace a “gold- directly addressing the modern of housekeeping and stressing the
youth’s desire for rapid financial gain.
collar” profession that Many housekeeping professionals importance of continuous evolution
and embracing new technologies
adorns the fabric of the who have gathered experience like AI.

hospitality world. in hotels are today owners of top The session concluded with a
facility management companies and
doing over Rs.100 crore business powerful message: housekeeping
is not just a job; it is a dynamic,
annually. Many others are working rewarding and globally recognized
with top corporates or multinational
housekeepers have ascended to asset management companies with career path with immense potential
for growth, financial prosperity and
positions like General Managers, a fat salary. “Where is the question
attributing their success to their of low income?” personal fulfilment. The perception
discipline, commitment and focus. The interactive session saw that it is “not a preferred subject is
a real myth”.
The career prospects extend students voice their perspectives.
far beyond traditional hotels, One student, who “really enjoys The onus, as we at Clean India
encompassing: housekeeping,” suggested the need Journal see it, is on both the
• Airlines for more workshops in colleges industry and academia to bridge
this awareness gap. By showcasing
by industry experts to raise
• Hospitals awareness and convey the subject’s the best of modern housekeeping
• Cruises importance. This suggestion can – its technological advancements,
• Malls be actively applied. The value of financial contributions, artistic
• Corporate offices and attending initiatives like exhibitions flair and diverse career avenues –
multinational buildings that showcase innovations students can be empowered to make
• Academia, particularly in top- in equipment and chemicals, informed choices in their first year
demonstrate how far the department
of study at a hospitality college and
tier educational institutions has come from manual labour. embrace a “gold-collar” profession
• Facility management companies Another culinary arts student that adorns the fabric of the
“You go to any vertical, any expressed a common concern: the hospitality world. As the industry
place in the world. You can go to lack of recognition and respect continues to grow, the demand for
islands, you can go to cruise liners. for housekeepers, not just from skilled, innovative and dedicated
You can go to Dubai. You can go to hotel management but also from housekeeping professionals will
America, anywhere, wherever you guests. “Too often, I’ve noticed only intensify. This will make it
apply and with your qualifications that housekeepers are made to feel an opportune time for students to
and additional diplomas and invisible or even looked down consider this often underestimated,
degrees, if you are the best, they upon,” she stated, emphasizing the yet incredibly rewarding, field.
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