Let's take an honest look.

[HarleyDog]

(06-11-2024, 03:32 PM)FormerlyBengalRugby Wrote: I get Bidenomics is not to blame for everything going on out there, but using it as the top name in the haze of the state of things. It is impacting all service sectors. Fast food paying a starting wage of between 12 and 20 bucks an hour is insane! I agree the industry does need to do more to pay employees more if they are there long term, but if the wages do not move, then it is up to the employee to get out of Dodge and make a better living.

I think people are head over heels for DJT saying he would eliminate the tax on tips, but what about the employees in the kitchen still being taxes, and likely making far less hourly than servers, who have less to do with the food and food safety. It is tough finding good applicants that will last beyond the first paycheck. Maybe moreagents for vetting unemployment claims are needed?

I agree a lot goes on the parents as well, and hate thinking this may be the start of a generational thing  that we will have to edure.

You just made me realize something. Every time I go to a Mexican restaurant, I always give a large tip, and they never charge it. When I get a bill for $50, and I tip $15 to make the bill $65, not once have they charged me the tip. Hmmm.....