Have you ever worked a Job where Tips were expected? / myLot

United States

November 4, 2006 4:04am CST

I used to work at an Airport back in 2000 pushing wheel chairs and sub-contracted thru Alaska. It was expected when you pushed someone from point A to point B to get some sort of tip from that person even if it was only $1. Problem was, not everyone thought it was necessary and did not think it was necessary. The ones who were the worst, were the ones from the ritzier areas.

2 people like this

5 responses

sbeauty

@sbeauty (5865)

• United States

4 Nov 06

No, I've never had a job like that, but I would hate dealing with the feelings of frustration at people who refused to leave anything. I realize that some jobs purposely pay very low and count on tips to make a living wage.

1 person likes this

rosebug23

@rosebug23 (1906)

• Australia

5 Nov 06

I live in Australia and we dont tip over here,sometimes if we go to a resturant and have really good service we willleave a small tip but it is not expected.My sister worked for a time at a large 5 star hotel cleaning the rooms and the Americans always left tips they were very popular guests,all the tips were pooled and then shared among the room cleaners.