monkbonk
30-Jun-2023(#1)So, I’m feeling guilty. My coworkers tip and I feel as though I see other people tip the employees of the big blue box retailer (Walmart) that place your pickup items in your trunk.
But it’s against company policy, so I don’t do it. I also do not assist them in their job of loading the vehicle in lieu of a tip, also company policy.
Another caveat is: who’s getting tips to the employees picking the orders in the actual store. Seems like more work than moving a cart from point A to B, then unloading.
Am I an butt-hole?
Kommie
30-Jun-2023(#5)I mean the only way for the employee to get Into trouble by accepting a tip is to rat themselves out, have a co worker rat them out or a micromanaging Manager watching cameras/following the employee around to make sure they don't get tips.
shadyfozzie
30-Jun-2023(#6)@ the Home depot by me, they don't accept tips.. I had some guy help me put a very large and heavy box in my van and I was gonna throw him a $5 and he said they aren't allowed..
nonamesleft
* 30-Jun-2023(#7)We had part of a tree fall in the yard a couple years ago. Huge amount of branches everywhere. Didn't know how to dispose of it.
There was a garbage truck parked down the block. Looked like the two guys were taking a break. They said that whatever we can carry over within 10 minutes they'll take. Was a huge help.
Tried to tip them, but they wouldn't outright accept it. But after being insistent that we have to give them something, they agreed for us to leave a 10 in the back of the truck. Tried giving more, but they wouldn't hear of it, said that 10 was plenty. Maybe there's a company policy for sanitation not to accept tips? I don't know.
shadyfozzie
30-Jun-2023(#8)Few years ago, we were in the midst of a huge summer heat wave.. The garbage guys came by and took a huge amount of crap from my house.. I was actually on my way out to get some food and I asked them if they were hungry. Long story short, I found them down the street and got them each a meal from BK. Trust me, a little goes a LONG way. I always try to give my garbage/recycling guys/mailman cold drinks on hot days. Just shows that you care and appreciate what they do..
Tony
1-Jul-2023(#9)If you feel like offering a tip, simply ask. If they refuse, accept their response. If company policy is to refuse tips, a guy could get fired for accepting one. Surveillance cameras everywhere. Let their manager know you appreciated their help. If you fill out a survey, mention them by name.
At Christmas, the trash collectors put a card on the empty trash cans and hope everyone leaves them a tip the next week. I walk my dog in the morning and sometimes through the year people will leave drinks and other snacks out for them.
monkbonk
1-Jul-2023(#10)Good advice. I’ll continue leaving them positive feedback online but avoid the tipping, especially since I’d only be tipping 25% of the staff responsible for my order completion.
Reed
* 4-Jul-2023(#12)Tip waiter/waitress/bar tender, cab/Uber/DoorDash driver, movers, and valet. Kind of a dick move not tipping those folks, but fudge tipping any others.