An incubator member asks:
It´s that time of year again when I go through so many different versions of who to tip (re: business and personal life) , how much to tip or if a gift is a more cost efficient solution for some of the service people in my life. If anyone has an opinion (professional or personal opinions welcome) or if
someone is on the "receiving" end, and can office some advice.Some people on my list to tip or gift are the following:
Dog Walker
Hair -(blow outs, colorist, wash)- how about the girls in the salon who just fill in for when your regular person is not there?
Nail Salon- not a regular with any one person- do I bring a box of chocolates or cookies?
Doormen
Building Maintenance
Office:
Cleaning Lady
Building Doormen
Building Maintenance guys (who also help me put my office furniture together
Parking garage....used near the office but not on an everyday basis
Gifts- who should we be including on the list to send baskets to:
Graphic Artists?
Rep groups?
Vendors/Suppliers?
I did a simple search and found some great information about tipping from an article from Money Magazine. Read the full article to find out more.
- Babysitter: One night's pay, plus a small gift from your child.
- Full-time nanny: One week to one month of pay based on tenure, plus a small gift from your child.
- Au pair: One week's pay, plus a small gift from your child.
- Day care service $25-70, plus a small gift from your child.
- Teacher $25-100. A gift certificate is always appropriate. If you know the teacher's hobbies or interests, then a gift certificate would be nice from the local movie theater, hobby shop, mall, fine restaurant or day spa. If you are unsure, ask your principal first.
- Coaches, tutors, ballet instructors, music teachers: A small gift from your child.
- Housekeeper/Cleaning Service: One week's pay. If you use a service and never know who is coming out, don't tip at all.
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