Quick word of advice.....
#1
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Quick word of advice.....
Do you tip the movers???? Have them in as we speak. Have supplied endless tea/coffee and provided use of shower!! But just unsure if I am expected to tip once job done and if so how much??
Any advice gratefully received!
Any advice gratefully received!
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Re: Quick word of advice.....
Originally Posted by jojo90
Do you tip the movers???? Have them in as we speak. Have supplied endless tea/coffee and provided use of shower!! But just unsure if I am expected to tip once job done and if so how much??
Any advice gratefully received!
Any advice gratefully received!
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Re: Quick word of advice.....
Originally Posted by molloymj
Showers and tea/coffee is more than enough - but if they dont smash anything then perhaps a 6 pack? PS Why shower???
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Re: Quick word of advice.....
Originally Posted by jojo90
Do you tip the movers???? Have them in as we speak. Have supplied endless tea/coffee and provided use of shower!! But just unsure if I am expected to tip once job done and if so how much??
Any advice gratefully received!
Any advice gratefully received!
I think you've been very obliging.
that should be plenty.
#5
Re: Quick word of advice.....
Originally Posted by jojo90
Do you tip the movers???? Have them in as we speak. Have supplied endless tea/coffee and provided use of shower!! But just unsure if I am expected to tip once job done and if so how much??
Any advice gratefully received!
Any advice gratefully received!
Sean
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Re: Quick word of advice.....
Originally Posted by The S's
When I moved house I tipped my movers £20 each as they worked like dogs for probable crap pay. I think they do a fantastic amount of work that you couldn't do yourself. Remember they are not getting the lions share of your removals cost but are doing the lions share of the work. I may be a soft touch but I do feel many manual workers are undervalued and deserve a few perks ands tips.
Sean
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Re: Quick word of advice.....
Originally Posted by The S's
When I moved house I tipped my movers £20 each as they worked like dogs for probable crap pay. I think they do a fantastic amount of work that you couldn't do yourself. Remember they are not getting the lions share of your removals cost but are doing the lions share of the work. I may be a soft touch but I do feel many manual workers are undervalued and deserve a few perks ands tips.
Sean
Sean
As mine dropped a box marked "fragile" down a flight of stairs, and told me "theres him and me,and he has a bad back........so you have to help us" then mine didn't get a tip.
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Re: Quick word of advice.....
Originally Posted by Pollyana
If they are worth it, yes, I'd tip them.
As mine dropped a box marked "fragile" down a flight of stairs, and told me "theres him and me,and he has a bad back........so you have to help us" then mine didn't get a tip.
As mine dropped a box marked "fragile" down a flight of stairs, and told me "theres him and me,and he has a bad back........so you have to help us" then mine didn't get a tip.
A good days pay for a good days work, SIMPLE.
#9
Re: Quick word of advice.....
Originally Posted by jojo90
Do you tip the movers???? Have them in as we speak. Have supplied endless tea/coffee and provided use of shower!! But just unsure if I am expected to tip once job done and if so how much??
Any advice gratefully received!
Any advice gratefully received!
More than enough.
#10
Re: Quick word of advice.....
Originally Posted by jojo90
Do you tip the movers???? Have them in as we speak. Have supplied endless tea/coffee and provided use of shower!! But just unsure if I am expected to tip once job done and if so how much??
Any advice gratefully received!
Any advice gratefully received!
Nicky
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Re: Quick word of advice.....
Thanks for all the advice....have opted for the case of beer each. Thought that was a good option.
Lets hope it all arrives in one piece!!
Lets hope it all arrives in one piece!!