In the world of the restaurant industry, waitstaff often faces difficult customers and low wages. However, one waitress was totally disappointed when she received no tip on a bill totaling $187.
This incident sparked outrage and prompted her to share her frustration on social media.
Waiters are paid less than minimum wage and have to rely on tips
In the restaurant industry, particularly as a waiter or waitress, there are certain difficulties one has to face, such as dealing with impatient and disrespectful customers, as well as the physically demanding nature of being on your feet all day.
However, the biggest issue for many servers is the low pay.
In the United States, tipped employees in the restaurant industry are subject to a unique wage system that allows employers to pay them less than the federal minimum wage.
This practice is based on the assumption that these workers will receive tips from customers, which is expected to supplement their income and bring their earnings up to or above the minimum wage.
The wage system in the United States allows restaurant owners to pay servers as little as $2.13 per hour before tips in 21 states.
Unfortunately, this low wage has serious consequences.
According to The Wall Street Journal, almost 15% of the country's 2.4 million waiters and waitresses live in poverty, compared to about 7% of all workers. Many servers rely on public assistance and often lack benefits like paid sick leave or health insurance.
While it is customary to leave a tip, unfortunately, some customers choose to be rude and either tip below the standard 15% or not tip at all.
Taylar decided to share the story on social media.
This was the exact experience of Taylar Cordova, a waitress who was deeply upset by the behavior of a customer.
In response, she took to social media to share the bill and shed light on the disrespectful treatment that service workers often face.
Taylar Cordova, a hardworking waitress, was left without any tip on a bill totaling $187.43, which should have amounted to a standard tip of $28.11.
Frustrated by this unfair treatment, she took to Facebook to express her emotions and shed light on the financial struggles she faced in supporting her family.
Her post quickly gained traction, garnering over 12,000 shares.
In her post, Cordova shared her struggle, recounting how she works tirelessly to support her family.
She highlighted the financial strain caused by the lack of a tip, which directly impacts her ability to provide necessities for her daughter.
Cordova urged customers to consider the profound consequences of not tipping and to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of servers.
