Work and Money: Cheapskates - FML

Cheapskates

By 2broke4ajoke - 29/11/2018 13:30

Today, after starting my new career as a server, two women were kind enough to leave a $5 tip… while still owing $6.84 on their bill. FML

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By lolowills - 14/11/2016 03:20

Today, I was complimented by my guests about the great of service I was giving them. They then left me a $2 tip on a $50 tab. FML

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By sfabsits - 17/07/2011 07:00 - United States

Today, while I was waitressing, two girls ran up a tab of $60 in drinks. They ended up not paying the bill and walking out. My boss told me it won't be the first time or last, as he made me pay their bill. FML

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By monkey2069 - 13/05/2014 13:58 - United States - Elgin

Today, a lady handed me a $10 tip on a $45 bill. I was happy with it, since it was more than 20%, until she came back in and said, "I'm sorry I gave you the wrong amount." I handed it back to her and then she gave me a dollar. FML

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By Topher - 25/08/2011 10:16 - United States

Today, I got tipped more than I have in my bank account. It was $5. FML

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By ismerf19 - 22/12/2010 00:05

Today, I was working in a restaurant. On the receipt under "tip" someone actually took the time to write out "$0.00." FML

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By tired waitress - 25/04/2016 23:05 - United States

Today, I'm a waitress. A customer came in and acted very kindly and even mentioned how I was such a help to her. She also mentioned leaving a nice tip. The tip? A fake $20. Thanks. FML

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Just the tip

By Anonymous - 28/06/2009 18:43 - United States

Today, I went into work to waitress on a table of 40 guests. They were my only table for the day and the bill came to over 700 dollars. After they left the busser was cleaning the table and threw out the credit card receipt which had my tip on it. FML

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By goin4broke - 07/08/2009 15:23 - United States

Today, my parents came to the restaurant I work at as a waiter. After, I picked up the check to realize they had left me a $500 tip! We split the tips among the employees so I only got $50 back but I was still psyched. When I got home they asked me if I had noticed that they used my credit card. FML

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By Misunderstood Waitress - 06/11/2012 22:37 - United States

Today, I was waitressing for a huge family. Their bill was $750. Excited about the tip, I was shocked to see only $0.50. As they were leaving, I threw the two whole quarters at their heads. Guess who also got fired today. FML

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By pinkplasticjesus - 20/06/2009 03:17 - Canada

Today, I went to a restaurant and only brought $14 with me to eat. I ordered and ate my meal, then went to the counter to pay for it. I threw $2 into the tip jar then got my bill. My bill was $13.86. I had to reach into the tip jar and take my $2 back so I could pay for my meal. FML

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RichardPencil 30

Thursday 29 November 2018 15:28

Welcome to your career in food service! You need to learn the lingo. They didn’t “tip” you $5, they “billed” you $1.84. Aside from a few bad customers, your work will only increase your love for humanity!

kazekai8 11

Thursday 29 November 2018 13:33

Pretty sure math isn't their strong suit

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kazekai8 11

Thursday 29 November 2018 13:33

Pretty sure math isn't their strong suit

Dave_Davington 33

Thursday 29 November 2018 15:25

Hahahahahaha, "career". Oh, that's adorable.

sunnyray812 42

Thursday 29 November 2018 22:22

Can't be too picky with careers these days. Have to take what you can get. 😞

raven_of_azarath 34

Friday 30 November 2018 7:08

Maybe OP has a hospitality degree and plans on running said restaurant eventually, but has to start as a server and work their way up.

RichardPencil 30

Thursday 29 November 2018 15:28

Welcome to your career in food service! You need to learn the lingo. They didn’t “tip” you $5, they “billed” you $1.84. Aside from a few bad customers, your work will only increase your love for humanity!

africanqueen202 4

Sunday 20 October 2019 18:52

That’s so sad That’s why I can’t work in fast food services

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 20 October 2019 19:18

In fast food, there's no tipping anyways. You probably mean casual dining. If I had to rely on my personality for tips, I'd end up swimming in debt.😂😂😂

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