Originally Posted by bamike

As far as the van driver, I would tip him in places like Florida and Texas. If it was in a city with a $15 minimum wage, I would not tip.

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Originally Posted by bamike

The point I am trying to make is that MAYBE there is a better way of doing things.

Take a look this chart:
https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/tipped.htm

The American federal government requires a wage of at least $2.13 per hour be paid to employees that receive at least $30 per month in tips. If wages and tips do not equal the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour during any week, the employer is required to increase cash wages to compensate. However, each state sets its own rules, and many states require a much higher wage. In some states tipped employees are required to be paid a full minimum wage PLUS tips.

Why does the van driver need a tip? Is he paid a horrendously low wage? How come it's okay for other Americans to earn minimum wage when they work at Subway or McDonald's, but since this guy drives a van he deserves a tip? Are you also in favor of raising the federal minimum wage?

The only people in America who I would tip, are those people who are making the tip minimum wage which is $2.13 an hour, or some similar amount. I would also tip someone who goes out of their way to do something for me beyond the standard job duties.

Originally Posted by word302

You mean like loading/unloading your bags?

Originally Posted by chrisreedrules

I tip if I have the cash in my wallet, if not then I don’t. It’s usually a 50/50 thing. And no, it doesn’t make you a douche if you don’t tip. It isn’t like most van drivers are working on tips against minimum wage like many waitresses. You may be surprised to find out what they are making. Many make more than our flight attendants...

Originally Posted by blackhawk88

Heck they probably make more than first year FOs without bonuses!

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Originally Posted by CBreezy

Let's assume they make a modest wage of $10/hr and work a 40 hour work week without any vacation. That's $20.8k a year. Yup. They are bringing home so much money and are being selfish working hard to get tips.

Since someone mentioned Seattle and the OUTRAGEOUS $15 minimum wage. A standard work week there will yield $30k a year. Try living on that in Seattle or NYC.

Originally Posted by Poser765

if they are unhappy with their compensation and need subsidies from me to live they are free to pursue other career options.