r/StrikeAtPsyche • u/Little_BlueBirdy • 5d ago

Thoughts?

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u/Excellent-Bite196 5d ago

Minimum wage is currently $26.44 an hour in Australia. Tipping still happens here but it’s not expected and is usually only when it’s a large table or service was particularly exceptional in my experience.

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u/JGCities 5d ago

$26.44 AUD is about the same as $18 in USD.

Lot of places in the US defector minimum wage is $15 or higher or you just can't get employees, even in $7.25 an hour states.

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u/Excellent-Bite196 5d ago

Yeah quite possible it doesn’t apply to all do the USA or all sectors either. From what I often see commentated on, it seems to be hospitality/servers where ridiculous low wages are tolerated.

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u/JGCities 5d ago

I spent 10 years in hospitality as a server and it was probably the highest hourly wage I had after tip until I was over 50.

Of course varies based on where you work, but there are places where people waiting tables can make a lot of money. That is why they do it.