Originally Posted by
Cyio
As someone who’s significant other has been in hospitality/restaurant industry for 12 years and who’s income depends on it, I don’t see van drivers working that hard. Certainly not to the levels my spouse does.
Sorry I fail to see how carrying cash is a sign of maturity? It’s a different world now and most people under 50 don’t carry cash at all times.
If driving on the roads is as dangerous as they say it is - that is a lot of risk I took on a daily basis back in the day.
So...the other day some co-workers and I were at Jimmy John's (a sandwich shop for those that don't know the chain). The receipt had a space for a tip. I noticed that the guy in front of me added a tip. When we sat down I asked him if he tipped a few days prior when we got lunch at Wendy's. He sort of laughed and said something to the effect of 'of course not'. I asked him what Jimmy John's did differently than Wendy's to get a tip. They both took the order, made the food, got them a CUP for their drink (not even the drink) and you waited at the register for the food (or they called your name and you went up to get it) and you bussed your own table. Nothing different than what any other fast food establishment might do.
The second guy came and sat down and I asked him the same question. He had also given a tip. When asked again - they both said - 'because they asked for it and a space was provided'!
I'll have to check next time I go to Burger King, Taco Bell, or Wendy's - but I don't remember a spot for a tip on the receipt - and certainly wasn't one when I worked there!
As a van driver - tips were a large part of my compensation. I did not make minimum wage. I appreciated my $3.50 tip from a crew of 5 on SWA.
