Gas dock attendant tipping

jrc · 08-20-2009, 10:08 PM

Berner, do it this week!

Merrymeeting where does he work?

I tip $5 each time, given I spent $350 on gas last purchase, I should be tipping a little more. Especially considering that includes pumping out two tanks and some balancing act to fill the port fuel tank.

Merrymeeting · 08-21-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jrc

Merrymeeting where does he work?

JRC, he works at the Corinthian Yacht Club. I had attributed the lack of tips to the fact that it's a club and therefore the members might wait until the end of the year as suggested earlier. But, at the end of last summer, the tips were still few and far between.

Clearly I'm biased. Knowing my son and some of the others who work there, I doubt it is because of a lack of hustle or service attitiude. But I'm willing to accept that might be the case if some here have experience or stories to relate (either here or via PM). If the latter, it would be a good opportunity for a learning experience for them.

jrc · 08-21-2009, 07:18 PM

Well not one of my usual spots, so I don't have any direct experience. The was thread about them charging more than average for a pump-out, that might mean grumpy people who take it out on him, especially if there gas prices are out of the norm as well.

Also if they cater to smaller boats or sailboats, the usuals might not spend a lot on gas. I don't think I'd tip much if I only bought $20-$40 of gas. Then again, it's a yacht club, some members may think their clubs dues are payment enough.

I hope things pick up for him.

momof3 · 08-23-2009, 05:55 PM

I usually tip 3.00, sometimes 5.00, but I do wish I could do more, for my family it is the economy, we are putting 40.00/50.00 at a time because that is what we can afford this year. When things get better for us I would definitely tip more, we always go to Lakeport and the kids there are above and beyond nice,accomadating, etc....

JonLevis · 08-23-2009, 06:00 PM

The Manitou took $500 last week (for just over half a tank)...I am usually good for $20 or so when that happens. GO SOX!!!!!!!

trfour · 08-23-2009, 09:03 PM

Every Little bit helps! I've always been a generous tipper, though here now on a limited income in my old age and in this ever limited economy, tends to cramp my style.

08-23-2009, 05:55 PM	#4
momof3 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Methuen, Mass Posts: 25 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	$ 3.00 I usually tip 3.00, sometimes 5.00, but I do wish I could do more, for my family it is the economy, we are putting 40.00/50.00 at a time because that is what we can afford this year. When things get better for us I would definitely tip more, we always go to Lakeport and the kids there are above and beyond nice,accomadating, etc....

08-23-2009, 09:03 PM	#6
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08-20-2009, 10:08 PM	#1
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Berner, do it this week! Merrymeeting where does he work? I tip $5 each time, given I spent $350 on gas last purchase, I should be tipping a little more. Especially considering that includes pumping out two tanks and some balancing act to fill the port fuel tank.

08-21-2009, 07:18 PM	#3
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Well not one of my usual spots, so I don't have any direct experience. The was thread about them charging more than average for a pump-out, that might mean grumpy people who take it out on him, especially if there gas prices are out of the norm as well. Also if they cater to smaller boats or sailboats, the usuals might not spend a lot on gas. I don't think I'd tip much if I only bought $20-$40 of gas. Then again, it's a yacht club, some members may think their clubs dues are payment enough. I hope things pick up for him.

08-23-2009, 06:00 PM	#5
JonLevis Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fay's Boatyard & Canton, MA Posts: 79 Thanks: 18 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	The Manitou took $500 last week (for just over half a tank)...I am usually good for $20 or so when that happens. GO SOX!!!!!!!