My trainer got my tips :(

Kyoko said:

That's not how it's done in any restaurant I've worked at. The only time I've taken full tips when I've trained someone is when he just shadowed me and didn't actually do anything. Unless it was clearly stated to she would get all the tips I would think you'd get at least a portion.

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Issi said:

No, that doesnt sound right from what I've heard. At least not around where I live.

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Bowie said:

When does your training end? To avoid hostility I'd wait for it to end and then take all the tips you want, but if you're gonna have a trainer for a long time you'll have to ask about it.

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Soda Fox said:

I would say that's not normal. If you're doing the work you get the tips. Heckin', I work at a bank where my account openings matter but I give the credit to the teller I'm training if the credit is due. If you did the work you should get the pay. I would talk to your supervisor about this (or someone superior to the person training you)

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Arize said:

I don't want to start any drama though If that's how they do it, I'm sure everyone went through it. So it's just my turn... All I know is if I ever train someone, they will get their fair share from me.

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Soti said:

I think in some restaurants, it is the certified server's choice whether to share the tips or not with the person s/he is training. The more generous people will understand that you did all or most of the work and give you at least some of the tips, while others may not share because they figure it is a out of their way to train someone. I've only worked at one restaurant, so I don't know. The head server would keep the whole tip for herself after shadowing the trainee, but when another server had to train someone, he was considerate and let the person doing the actual waiting take the tips.

Edit: What I mean by 'out of their way' is if they don't get their own tables yet have to show up at work for only some cents per hour, it would be a bit of a sacrifice to them to spend that gas money on watching other people make money. I think that might be why some people reserve those tips for themselves. I really do not know.

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Soda Fox said:

I hate to say this because it's not fair to you and I think you should end the cycle. But that's just my opinion.

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Arize said:

I totally get that it's not fair to them to miss out on their own tips so it's understandable for them to get a portion. But to leave me none is kind of greedy. Lol. But I totally see what you're saying. It does seem like it might be just up to the server vs actual company policy.

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Arize said:

I totally get that it's not fair to them to miss out on their own tips so it's understandable for them to get a portion. But to leave me none is kind of greedy. Lol. But I totally see what you're saying. It does seem like it might be just up to the server vs actual company policy.

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Yeah. I totally would say something if I knew it would make a difference and wouldn't jeopardize my job. But I don't think people at work want the new person to be messing with how things are. I feel like I'll end up alienating myself and making people hate me. I'll just prefer to actually be fair about it when it's my turn to train.

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Soda Fox said:

At the end of the day it's your call. I think it's good to stand your ground when you think you need to and concede when you can't. I believe you'll make the best choice possible for you. Always know there are options and feel free to ask if you're unsure of the path to take. I believe in you.

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