Two years ago I had someone come from a well known franchise. He did a very good job, but was too expensive. I don’t blame him, he’s just an employee. They got me for about $200. He worked about 2 hours and I gave him $10. Then last year I was really cheap. There was a ad in the weekly shopper for someone to do a whole house for $59-79. While I have a modest 2 br condo, about 400 sq ft of carpet out of 800 sq ft of condo, they got me for $79. I doubt they would do a 1,600 sq ft house for the same $79, so they were somewhat deceptive. They personally were unclean, no haircut or shave and showed up with a rented Rug Dr. machine. They were in my place less than 1 hour the rugs weren’t clean, but they were wet. I didn’t tip at all.
Should it be 15% like at a restaurant. They obviously draw a base salary higher than waiters, so the tips are just pure gravy. The next guy is coming by to estimate tomorrow evening. If we make a deal, I hope they will come this weekend. How much do you tip for a job well done? Do you tip at all? Thanks.

Two years ago I had someone come from a well known franchise. He did a very good job, but was too expensive. I don’t blame him, he’s just an employee. They got me for about $200. He worked about 2 hours and I gave him $10. Then last year I was really cheap. There was a ad in the weekly shopper for someone to do a whole house for $59-79. While I have a modest 2 br condo, about 400 sq ft of carpet out of 800 sq ft of condo, they got me for $79. I doubt they would do a 1,600 sq ft house for the same $79, so they were somewhat deceptive. They personally were unclean, no haircut or shave and showed up with a rented Rug Dr. machine. They were in my place less than 1 hour the rugs weren’t clean, but they were wet. I didn’t tip at all.
Should it be 15% like at a restaurant. They obviously draw a base salary higher than waiters, so the tips are just pure gravy. The next guy is coming by to estimate tomorrow evening. If we make a deal, I hope they will come this weekend. How much do you tip for a job well done? Do you tip at all? Thanks.

Two years ago I had someone come from a well known franchise. He did a very good job, but was too expensive. I don’t blame him, he’s just an employee. They got me for about $200. He worked about 2 hours and I gave him $10. Then last year I was really cheap. There was a ad in the weekly shopper for someone to do a whole house for $59-79. While I have a modest 2 br condo, about 400 sq ft of carpet out of 800 sq ft of condo, they got me for $79. I doubt they would do a 1,600 sq ft house for the same $79, so they were somewhat deceptive. They personally were unclean, no haircut or shave and showed up with a rented Rug Dr. machine. They were in my place less than 1 hour the rugs weren’t clean, but they were wet. I didn’t tip at all.
Should it be 15% like at a restaurant. They obviously draw a base salary higher than waiters, so the tips are just pure gravy. The next guy is coming by to estimate tomorrow evening. If we make a deal, I hope they will come this weekend. How much do you tip for a job well done? Do you tip at all? Thanks.

I’ve posted here about my job b/4. Thought Id’ do it again.

-I’m 21. Since I was 16 I’ve worked at a restaurant franchise. The local branch of 10 is owned and operated by my father. At the beginning of this summer I recently asked for and received a transfer to another location. I’ve worked there during the summer and I have to say, that while I enjoy and like most of the staff very much (unlike the last store, which is why I left). I still feel the double standard pinching me. My general manager said recently, I work for Ivan. Although out of earshot I got the gist of the message. It is the GMs’ job to make sure I’m happy. I can’t stand that.

Recently a former colleague and friend, a kind middle aged woman, has been promoted to the position of shift supervisor. This ranks as one level over the general staff and one below that of a general/assistant manager
Previously, when I had arrived late, which was a rare occurrence, nothing would happen. Now She has written me up for it TWICE!!. Another write up, I’m told, and I’ll be terminated.
While this doesn’t bother me; I’m somewhat unaccustomed to this form of discipline. I’m actually afraid; and perhaps in paranoia; I’m beginning to believe that all of my supervisors pretend to be nice to me in order to not ruffle the feathers of my somewhat authoritarian father.
After 5 years, a long and illustrious carrear; I’m beggining to consider leaving completely. My reputation has been scarred and I wonder if I really don’t understand what it is to do a good job at work. After all, I’ve been supervised with minimal supervison given my special place within the restraunt.
These are things I’ll need to have an actuall life after college. I’m considering going to law school after this and how the heck am I supposed to monitor my preformance is no one at work is giving me a completely honest review. I’m beggining to question the entire experiance, all five years of it. I’m beggining to wonder if it was all for nothing if I havn’t learned anything.

I’ve posted here about my job b/4. Thought Id’ do it again.

-I’m 21. Since I was 16 I’ve worked at a restaurant franchise. The local branch of 10 is owned and operated by my father. At the beginning of this summer I recently asked for and received a transfer to another location. I’ve worked there during the summer and I have to say, that while I enjoy and like most of the staff very much (unlike the last store, which is why I left). I still feel the double standard pinching me. My general manager said recently, I work for Ivan. Although out of earshot I got the gist of the message. It is the GMs’ job to make sure I’m happy. I can’t stand that.

Recently a former colleague and friend, a kind middle aged woman, has been promoted to the position of shift supervisor. This ranks as one level over the general staff and one below that of a general/assistant manager
Previously, when I had arrived late, which was a rare occurrence, nothing would happen. Now She has written me up for it TWICE!!. Another write up, I’m told, and I’ll be terminated.
While this doesn’t bother me; I’m somewhat unaccustomed to this form of discipline. I’m actually afraid; and perhaps in paranoia; I’m beginning to believe that all of my supervisors pretend to be nice to me in order to not ruffle the feathers of my somewhat authoritarian father.
After 5 years, a long and illustrious carrear; I’m beggining to consider leaving completely. My reputation has been scarred and I wonder if I really don’t understand what it is to do a good job at work. After all, I’ve been supervised with minimal supervison given my special place within the restraunt.
These are things I’ll need to have an actuall life after college. I’m considering going to law school after this and how the heck am I supposed to monitor my preformance is no one at work is giving me a completely honest review. I’m beggining to question the entire experiance, all five years of it. I’m beggining to wonder if it was all for nothing if I havn’t learned anything.