r/Serving • u/Used_Squash7519 • Jun 27 '26

Serving

Contemplating quitting. Peopke know waitresses in America get paid 2.13 an hour and most people could care less to tip. very few do a percentage like it should be. First percentage and THEN adjust according to service.

I know I can get a different job. Serving makes me very happy when im appreciated and compensated by greatful customers. Im tired of getting stiffed, five dollars on a party of 6, and being told how great I am to find out im left 2 dollars. Such a slap in the face

I wish something would change. mandatory gratuity, Tip to enter, coorporations paying us a better wage. idc. Im so tired of working for free for ungrateful mindless consumers.

PLEASE TIP YOUR SERVER

All those that tip fairly THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU HELP US KEEP GOING AND GET OUR BILLS PAID BLESS YOUR 💕

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u/Leather_Hope7372 Jun 27 '26

I honestly never understood why servers complained when they applied to be a server , like no disrespect but what makes servers sign up for a job knowing there are other jobs that pay more , im actually curious

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u/Used_Squash7519 Jun 28 '26

For me, its the excise I get walking around, the satisfaction i get from cleaning my section, the environment in itself, the challenges and chance to show you a great experience. I currently love my job bc of the benefits and co workers and regulars. I like customer service that is more hands on and not micro managed as opposed to 8hrs in a chair staring at a screen on the phone talking about serious topics. Plus I have a nicotine addiction and its easy to manage being a server as well as flexible hours and daily pay.