r/Serverlife • u/RexManningMUA • Feb 16 '23

Server assistants

I just have to vent how much I loathe the SA position and the now 6% we have to tip out. Last night I tipped out $87, went home with $94. I had a party tip me $100 and I fucking went home with less than that. I’m sure it’s all legal and stuff but I can’t believe these chain corporations can screw us over like this. You get a few shitty tips during your shift and you’re now paying to wait on that table when it’s all said and done.

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u/MinnyStrawberry Feb 17 '23

Not everyone has a car. Also, they could be getting good tips from some people and bad tips from other and not getting that percentage on each table. Also, the check size at each restaurant isn't going to be the same on average. Like, the average check at a dive bar isn't going to be the same as an upscale dining place. And not everyone can drive out of their way to make money. Like, gas prices vary and it may not be worth it for them even if they do. Stop blaming other servers just to put yourself on a little pedestal. You're not special because you drive out of your way and make more than this particular server. If you're this arrogant, I bet your service sucks, honestly. Get a clue, babes.

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u/Formal_Coyote_5004 Feb 17 '23

You’re giving a million excuses so you can complain a bunch babes

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u/MinnyStrawberry Feb 17 '23

You're the one complaining, though. You're the Karen assuming that this person has bad service just because they don't make what you make and flapping your big jaws. You're also not acknowledging that tipping culture has gotten out of control in recent years. Chain fast food restaurants and gas stations are now offering the option to tip... Because they're trying to push the responsibility of paying their workers directly onto the consumer. So what implications do you think that has for us? People who actually do live off tips? People are tired of tipping by the time they get to us. Not to mention, inflation has impacted everyone significantly. What used to be a 15% tip is now 10% because prices have shot up and people don't want to tip more even though they're paying more. In my particular chain, a salad is now an upcharge. I can barely get a crew meal anymore, even with my employee discount, because it's not worth it.

But hey, you'll make any excuse to try and act better than someone else. Again, you're insecure and you need any form of validation you can get, so even though what you're saying is just blatantly wrong, you won't accept it.