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**delnisfernan** · 06-01-2009, 11:25 AM

As already explained they only make about $2 an hour directly from the restaurant and absolutely rely on tips. It would be absolutely rediculous to expect one to live off of that wage especially if hours are limited. Is this really all that difficult for some of you to wrap your head around?

There are plenty of cases where a "better job" isn't an option for a multitude of reasons and if people didn't tip and waiters only made $2 an hour, you wouldn't have anyone to give you your food.

That Burger King analogy was quite weak by the way, they get paid at least minumum wage, unlike full service waiters, who also have much more demanding jobs so don't bother with that arguement.

Let's say Red Lobster, The Keg, Boston Pizza, Wildraft, or Rude native. All restaurants, I'm sure they all get paid minimum wage. I was seeing a girl who worked at the Keg, she definitely made minimum wage without tips. Why tip them, according to your argument vs my Burger King argument?

What is the reason a person can't find a minimum wage job? There's always a job that pays minimum wage. So why complain when not getting tipped? Even if you don't get tipped by a few customers, you would still get way above minimum wage.

I just need a good reason why people can't find better jobs, that's all. (I need multitude of reasons, because like I said, the only reason I hear is, I get more money getting tips)
Why is it so hard to work at Mcds, Burger King, Harveys, Blockbuster etc, part time?? It pays above minimum wage, doesn't it?

Again, not trying to be a jerk.

06-01-2009, 11:25 AM	#68
delnisfernan Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 544 Senior Member	As already explained they only make about $2 an hour directly from the restaurant and absolutely rely on tips. It would be absolutely rediculous to expect one to live off of that wage especially if hours are limited. Is this really all that difficult for some of you to wrap your head around? There are plenty of cases where a "better job" isn't an option for a multitude of reasons and if people didn't tip and waiters only made $2 an hour, you wouldn't have anyone to give you your food. That Burger King analogy was quite weak by the way, they get paid at least minumum wage, unlike full service waiters, who also have much more demanding jobs so don't bother with that arguement. Let's say Red Lobster, The Keg, Boston Pizza, Wildraft, or Rude native. All restaurants, I'm sure they all get paid minimum wage. I was seeing a girl who worked at the Keg, she definitely made minimum wage without tips. Why tip them, according to your argument vs my Burger King argument? What is the reason a person can't find a minimum wage job? There's always a job that pays minimum wage. So why complain when not getting tipped? Even if you don't get tipped by a few customers, you would still get way above minimum wage. I just need a good reason why people can't find better jobs, that's all. (I need multitude of reasons, because like I said, the only reason I hear is, I get more money getting tips) Why is it so hard to work at Mcds, Burger King, Harveys, Blockbuster etc, part time?? It pays above minimum wage, doesn't it? Again, not trying to be a jerk.
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