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mkt853 t1_jd4apd9 wrote

Reply to comment by JustADudeBeingADood in News 12 Poll: Should Connecticut raise servers' wages? by jaydecay123

Sounds like an unsustainable business model if you can't pay employees a living wage.

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murphymc t1_jd4urhy wrote

That's a nice quip and all, but its been functioning just fine for generations now.

Servers get paid WAYYYYY more than whatever wage you think would be good for them under the current system.

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daybeers t1_jd53wbe wrote

yes, but it fluctuates wildly depending on weather, economy, and either way it still comes from how much the customer is willing to pay. I'd gladly pay more for food so servers and other tipped staff can earn a living wage and have tipping optional for really exceptional service like most other countries.

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Myke190 t1_jd7r60s wrote

Seeing enormous food prices will dissuade people from eating out and tank the industry. If we're to get rid of tipping, which I'm (mostly) in favor of, they should add labor costs to the bill. And I agree with it being optional, despite it being people's jobs, some do really go an extra mile for you and it would be nice for them to reap an unexpected reward.

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daybeers t1_jd8pr6s wrote

That's what I'm saying, to put the labor costs in the cost of the food.

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Jawaka99 t1_jd4wi3q wrote

Safe to say you likely don't own a business.

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