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From what I've read, that's not true at all. I'd imagine a whole lot of waiters and waitresses are earning a lot less than you imagine. £10/hour seems more reas
by Accacin 6y ago
From what I've read, that's not true at all. I'd imagine a whole lot of waiters and waitresses are earning a lot less than you imagine. £10/hour seems more reasonable, but our minimum wage keeps going up and includes holidays, etc. and we do not need to pay health insurance either.
- tptacek 6y agoOh, lots of servers are earning less than that, but in the UK, if there's no tipping norm, and people are generally paid a $14/hr minimum wage instead, then fine dining servers in the US are substantially out-earning those in the UK.
- motogpjimbo 6y agoIt's worth pointing out that minimum-wage workers in the UK receive various government benefits too, such as help with rent, low rates of taxation etc. Minimum wage in the UK doesn't provide a lavish lifestyle, but it's more than possible to live on it.
- Accacin 6y ago> then fine dining servers in the US are substantially out-earning those in the UK You keep moving the goalposts. Now fine-dining? People here can tip too, it's just that companies are required to give them a basic standard. At a fine dining restaurant they'd be earning more than minimum wage generally.
- kasey_junk 6y agoService workers are required to receive a basic standard in the US as well, it’s just that tips are counted towards the minimum wage. The reason fine dining is interesting is that’s where the no tipping movement is most prevalent in the US. Also note that fine dining serving staff is generally pro the current status quo because they believe they make more money under the current arrangement than they would under the alternative.