Curb Attendant

Working the curb at an airport or hotel means the job is almost entirely physical and social at once — moving bags, directing traffic, hailing cabs, guiding rideshare pickups, sometimes running valet. The pace is shaped by arrivals and departures, not by you. Busy morning rushes and late-night flight waves create an uneven rhythm where you're sprinting through some hours and standing in stretches of relative calm.

Tips are a meaningful part of compensation, and the rep you build with regular travelers or hotel guests determines how well you do over time. The harder dynamic is managing the curb itself under congestion — rideshare confusion, double-parked cars, aggressive taxis, and impatient travelers testing your patience and your situational awareness simultaneously.

Those who thrive tend to enjoy the outdoor, physical, and social nature of the work rather than tolerating it. People who are good at reading energy and moving fast without losing warmth toward guests tend to earn more in tips and get more recognition from management. The role isn't for people who need a quiet or controlled environment.