When you’re rushing to catch a plane or train… or heading for a hotel room…you may need the services of baggage porters and bellhops. These service workers make life easier for travelers with luggage. These are jobs that require physical strength. While wheeled luggage carriers may be available at some locations, you are often called upon to lift heavy objects. You also have to be a good communicator, even if the people you’re helping don’t speak your language. Often, porters and bellhops are guiding travelers as well as handling their bags. The ability to deal with passengers under stress in a courteous manner is important. In fact, how much you’re paid for these jobs depends on how quickly and politely you handle your duties. Tips often make up a large part of the take-home pay. While advanced education is not needed, some employers require a high school diploma or GED certificate. The ability to read and understand directions, labels and timetables is a must. Porters might need to fill out forms and schedule shipping. Bellhops might be asked to run errands for hotel guests. The work can be hard and not all customers return your courtesy. Most will be grateful for your help, however, and porters and bellhops do best, when they take pride in the service they provide.