danielpalos
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some capitalists try to insure promptness with their tips.People seem to be unaware the original term was 'gratuity', not 'tip'
Gratuities were earned, tips are taken for granted.
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some capitalists try to insure promptness with their tips.People seem to be unaware the original term was 'gratuity', not 'tip'
Gratuities were earned, tips are taken for granted.
Seems that anytime I transact business anymore, there are "issues". Delayed service, errors, etc.
Is this a worsening problem in the United States, or, am I just noticing it more in my "old age"?
It's rare that we go to a restaurant and get good service. Just last night, we were at a nice restaurant, the waitress forgot our silverware and gave us the wrong check. This is just one example, but, I would say without exaggeration that over half of any of our purchases, transactions etc. result in errors or problems, and, we have to check behind almost everything ....
If the business is big enough. Small business doesn't typically get handouts. But tax breaks to bring in jobs isn't really a subsidy if that's what you're thinking of.Businesses are run extremely poorly because the owners are less in need of earning an honest dollar, due to the multi-layered subsidies they are offered by federal, state and Local governments.
Hardly, I'm like a prostitute looking for the highest payer...People want meaning and purpose in work, and to feel value.
I think the $ is secondary....
Whoever has the dough....Hardly, I'm like a prostitute looking for the highest payer...People want meaning and purpose in work, and to feel value.
I think the $ is secondary....
I see from your avatar you are catering to the male clientele ...
What do you think I look like?Maybe they don't like the looks of you.....or your preachy nature?Seems that anytime I transact business anymore, there are "issues". Delayed service, errors, etc.
Is this a worsening problem in the United States, or, am I just noticing it more in my "old age"?
It's rare that we go to a restaurant and get good service. Just last night, we were at a nice restaurant, the waitress forgot our silverware and gave us the wrong check. This is just one example, but, I would say without exaggeration that over half of any of our purchases, transactions etc. result in errors or problems, and, we have to check behind almost everything ....
Pasty complexion...
........ Multi-colored tights
.............Big toothy smile that says psycho?
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Whoever has the dough....Hardly, I'm like a prostitute looking for the highest payer...People want meaning and purpose in work, and to feel value.
I think the $ is secondary....
I see from your avatar you are catering to the male clientele ...
Never, sell yourself short..people may take advantage of you, but that is their weakness......View attachment 45621Whoever has the dough....Hardly, I'm like a prostitute looking for the highest payer...People want meaning and purpose in work, and to feel value.
I think the $ is secondary....
I see from your avatar you are catering to the male clientele ...
You should do what you like, 'cause your gonna be doing it for a long time....People want meaning and purpose in work, and to feel value.
I think the $ is secondary....
You are so right, I amso. There are scads of jobs for the person with a good work ethic. I need contractors, fence builders, tilers and such but can't get them because they are too busy! I live in an upper middle class home and my landscaper lives in the same subdivision. He must make very good money! I use an internet site to find my workers and the only ones that can come out when I need them are the workers with poor records.
So, for those who want to work, there are good jobs and they will find themselves living well. My son went to college, now works in an office with a 6 digit salary. We just went to a beach house for a vacation and he was still working every morning on conference calls and such. He's on call every night. Is it worth it? He loves his job but it has to be taxing. At least those in the trades have more time to themselves.
You are so right, I amso. There are scads of jobs for the person with a good work ethic. I need contractors, fence builders, tilers and such but can't get them because they are too busy! I live in an upper middle class home and my landscaper lives in the same subdivision. He must make very good money! I use an internet site to find my workers and the only ones that can come out when I need them are the workers with poor records.
So, for those who want to work, there are good jobs and they will find themselves living well. My son went to college, now works in an office with a 6 digit salary. We just went to a beach house for a vacation and he was still working every morning on conference calls and such. He's on call every night. Is it worth it? He loves his job but it has to be taxing. At least those in the trades have more time to themselves.
I amso IR responds
Thank you kindly for responding. So many people are losing out on seeing and feeling good about what they can do and produce. I spent my entire life working and getting dirty. I made a decent living and felt good about it. We are secure and now elderly. It seems everyone wants to start at the top. They have no idea how to do it or the responsibility involved at being at the top. And to get that knowledge you start at the bottom, digging holes or as a junior exec. Time in service is necessary, that is the key. Should one have a business degree, expect to start at the bottom and learn from experience and the experienced juniors. They can make you or break you. The only person who starts at the top is the owner and he or she has no choice in the matter. Thanks again for the kind words.
I know what you mean. I've seen countless small businesses open, run for a few months, then close. These businesses were doing passably well - not great, but decent. I figure that was either due to not knowing what kind of hassles they were getting themselves into, or they were too impatient and were expecting record profits right off the bat. My money would be on the latter.Some people think they should be getting rich by having a small business
I was in the sign business for many years and it was my bread and butter, businesses coming, then going, new ones need signs. Many seemed to think they'd open a store front, train a manager and sit on the beach in Hawaii sipping umbrella drinks while the checks come in.I know what you mean. I've seen countless small businesses open, run for a few months, then close. These businesses were doing passably well - not great, but decent. I figure that was either due to not knowing what kind of hassles they were getting themselves into, or they were too impatient and were expecting record profits right off the bat. My money would be on the latter.
I heard somewhere, don't remember exactly where, that any newly opened business should plan for at least six months of operating in the red before they should expect their first profits. That makes sense since it takes time for word to get around and for a good customer base to be established.I was in the sign business for many years and it was my bread and butter, businesses coming, then going, new ones need signs. Many seemed to think they'd open a store front, train a manager and sit on the beach in Hawaii sipping umbrella drinks while the checks come in.I know what you mean. I've seen countless small businesses open, run for a few months, then close. These businesses were doing passably well - not great, but decent. I figure that was either due to not knowing what kind of hassles they were getting themselves into, or they were too impatient and were expecting record profits right off the bat. My money would be on the latter.
My long term best customers were contractors though, lived in the real world and knew what could go wrong would and had to be there to run the show.