I’m a software engineer working via contracts to different companies. Every time I deliver software I demand that I get an additional tip over and above my hourly rate ;)
Where does it stop?
Do maids make below the minimum wage like food servers? I don’t think so. Did I ask the maid to do something specifically, and only, for me? No. Is there any variability on what the maid had to do for my room vs. others? No.
What am I tipping for then? Or are we talking about a shake-down to guarantee they actually did change the sheets?
Besides, how many of them are here legally anyway? They’re almost all hispanic, I have a hard time believing they’re all legal residents/citizens - they probably drive down the pay rate for these jobs in the first place.
I’ve no problem tipping for things where I actually interact with somebody doing something that I specifically asked for and expected prompt service. I don’t see how this qualifies.
Agree entirely. Well said.