Originally posted by Dnj:
"And the piano sounds like a carnival
And the microphone smells like a beer
And they sit at the bar
and put bread in my jar
And say "Man, what are you doin' here?"
------- Billy Joel
Think about it next time your jar is empty.....spread the wealth.
Thankfully I don't work on commission and I never played or performed music for tips. I worked under contract and was paid as such. on the other hand my wife does. however she makes sure the tips are ancillary and not mandatory to her get her price.
A senior UPS driver can earn $139K a year in Salary and benefits. Take it from me...They don't need your $20 tip, nor do the expect it. Give to the poor, tip street musicians servers, and even the dealer, as well as those who play your requests in the Tavern......Throw the mailman and Waste collector a Christmas gift.....If you are going to give away money which is a good thing...Give to those truly in need. I don;t know a Teamster truly in need.....Even tip the FED EX contracted driver....I can even understand that.
[This message has been edited by Kingfrog (edited 10-15-2010).]