On social media , many viewers stunned after a Nashville waitress revealed that she was paid just one cent for six weeks for work.
Her revealed sparked debate on social media.
On TikTok, a viral video showed a waitress sharing her frustration after being paid only one cent for six weeks of work.
In a recent TikTok post, a Nashville waitress has stirred up a debate about tipping culture and fair wages.
The waitress, known on TikTok as Liny, revealed that she received only $0.01 for six weeks of work. This incident sparked a range of responses from viewers.
A waitress revealed controversial paycheck
Liny, who goes by @lvndsmac shared her paycheck on TikTok, showing a total of just one cent for six weeks of work as a waitress.
In her video, she zoomed in on the payslip and expressed frustration.
The video has the caption: “THE F**K IMA DO WITH ONE PENNY STEVEN!!!!!!!”
In the text overplay, reading: “Life of a server… this is 6 weeks of “pay” TIP YOUR SERVERS”.
The post exposed the challenges faced by servers who often rely heavily on tips.
However, Liny did not disclose how much she earned in tips during that period or the identity of her employer.
The video has drawn a variety of responses on social media.
In the comment selection, some users argued that the responsibility to ensure fair wages lies with employers rather than customers.
While may users also supported for fair tipping. Others expressed sympathy for Liny. They suggested the importance of tipping as part of the dining experience.
However, some viewers suggested that Liny’s low paycheck might reflect her actual wage after accounting for tips.
They argued that servers often receive minimal hourly wages but make up for it with tips.
One person said: It’s not my job to pay your bills I got my own to pay.
A second wrote: I always tip, but restaurants need to pay you guys.
While a third commented: Take it up with your employer. It’s not the customers responsibility to pay your wage.
Another added: Try being a better server and im not gonna pay you bc you choose a low paying job when everywhere is offering minimum 15 an hour.
Someone else said: I don’t get tipped for doing my job so why should I tip you for doing yours
Liny also responded to the incident
Liny responded to the criticism, clarifying that her video aimed to highlight the reliance on tips rather than to misrepresent her earnings.
She acknowledged that the video did not capture the full picture. She also reiterated the importance of tipping to support fair wages.
Liny replied: “Absolutely and that’s not what people are understanding.”
Liny’s TikTok post has reignited discussions about tipping practices and fair compensation for service workers.
The video has received mixed feedback.
It underscored the broader issue of how servers are compensated and the role of tips in their overall earnings.
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