No kidding. Good luck getting someone off their ass for the hope of 5% - regardless of base pay.
Anyone working hard for tips or commissions always has the hope of basically unlimited pay - it’s in your hands. Hourly wages alone can’t provide that and can stifle hustle.
Very good post.
There is a reason people go into the service industry. And it doesn’t have anything to do with standing/walking for hours, handling food and waiting on gripey butt people.
It has to do with how much money can be made by a motivated person.
I did it back in the day and made great money. I couldn’t do it anymore as my back won’t hold up...and my temperament has aged along with me. I’d probably assault some of the people I waited on back then and end up in the hoosegow.
My rule of thumb...if I can’t afford to tip, I go to a “self-serve” establishment. I might get crappy service...but still tip even if only a smaller amount. I don’t know what is going on in the establishment that might cause a problem.
I now am returning my soapbox to the closet. :)