[cuzg8tor]

My good friend worked a rural route for the post office in Pensacola. Was paid to work until 5pm but normally done at 1pm. Said he was paid $68,000 for the work. Don't think he needed a tip.

[redwitch]

Originally Posted by cuzg8tor

My good friend worked a rural route for the post office in Pensacola. Was paid to work until 5pm but normally done at 1pm. Said he was paid $68,000 for the work. Don't think he needed a tip.

USPS employees aren’t even supposed to accept tips. Subcontractors are not employees of any one.

[baustgen]

I give the trash guys and the mail staff $20. Means little to me and lots to them.

[justjim]

I tip the mailbox subcontractor and the newspaper carrier. As a kid delivered papers so always tipped my carrier. The old saying "let your conscience be your guide " seems to sort of work here.

[raynan]

We don't know if the trash/recycle crew is the same all the time or not. I don't think they are. We do tip the newspaper delivery person, our landscaping crew (always the same guys) and the non USPS mail person.

[Chellybean]

all year long i give them a cold bottle of water or Gatorade.
i do this quit frequently all year long.
I also do this for my lawn care people every week that they come to mow.
They only mow every 3 weeks but they even check every week to be sure everything is ok, even though they know its been dry and the grass hasn't grown.
I know they are looking for a cold bottle of Gatorade.
I don't mind and they appreciate me keeping there favorite flavor on hand.
It makes my day and theirs as well and i never have to worry about getting the service i pay for and more.
A little kind heart goes a long way. There are to many entitled jerks that don't care about these folks and i do the same for the garbage pickup's as well.
Try it and you will be surprised at their gratitude.

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

all year long i give them a cold bottle of water or Gatorade.

i do this quit frequently all year long.

I also do this for my lawn care people every week that they come to mow.

They only mow every 3 weeks but they even check every week to be sure everything is ok, even though they know its been dry and the grass hasn't grown.

I know they are looking for a cold bottle of Gatorade.

I don't mind and they appreciate me keeping there favorite flavor on hand.

It makes my day and theirs as well and i never have to worry about getting the service i pay for and more.

A little kind heart goes a long way. There are to many entitled jerks that don't care about these folks and i do the same for the garbage pickup's as well.

Try it and you will be surprised at their gratitude.

Entitled jerks ! Really ? The last time I looked I pay for this service with the sanitation fee I pay monthly whether I leave out trash or not. That’s not being entitled, it’s what I PAY for.


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[sallybowron]

I am sort of foreign to this idea of tipping all these service folk. It was not done where I am from. I also worked service type job and never got a tip. When I finished comforting a grieving family, a sick patient or a scared child, I never got or asked for a tip. It was the job I signed up for and I did it the best I could.
Is is because they are not paid enough. I really would like to know your thinking.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by sallybowron

I am sort of foreign to this idea of tipping all these service folk. It was not done where I am from. I also worked service type job and never got a tip. When I finished comforting a grieving family, a sick patient or a scared child, I never got or asked for a tip. It was the job I signed up for and I did it the best I could.
Is is because they are not paid enough. I really would like to know your thinking.

It's the Holidays

or

Merry Christmas

or

It's better to give than receive

or

Thank you.

or

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Here is my tip for them. Fix the leaking hydraulics on your garbage truck.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Wiotte

Entitled jerks ! Really ? The last time I looked I pay for this service with the sanitation fee I pay monthly whether I leave out trash or not. That’s not being entitled, it’s what I PAY for.


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I agree. Tipping is not warranted in this case, and calling someone a jerk for not tipping is absurd. I also don't like the fact that all of these workers and others are receiving cash money and bypassing the income tax rules. Employers should pay a fair wage and follow the law with respect to reporting and paying taxes.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by CWGUY

Here's last years thread:Tipping the Mail Carrier
Probably one for every year..... can't figure out why!!!
Tip what you want or don't want.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

.... calling someone a jerk for not tipping is absurd.

I agree. People should do whatever makes them comfortable.

[Nucky]

B. L. T W. = BREAK LOOSE TIGHT WAD! Make believe it was your child or grandchild doing a service, I'll bet that lubricates your offering out of your cobweb filled pockets.

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Nucky

B. L. T W. = BREAK LOOSE TIGHT WAD! Make believe it was your child or grandchild doing a service, I'll bet that lubricates your offering out of your cobweb filled pockets.

I gave at the office. Tipping is charity. If you’re working, you don’t need my charity.


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[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Wiotte

Different circumstance. They rely on tips and they’re exempt from minimum wage laws. I know the difference. Besides I’d rather serve myself than being served, but that’s me.


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It is a common misconception that restaurant servers are exempt from the Federal minimum wage. They are not exempt. The employer can pay them as little as $2.13 per hour. However, if they do not receive tips so that their total income exceeds the minimum wage, then the employer is required to pay them additional money so that they make at least the minimum wage. So, they are fully covered by the minimium wage law.