Las Vegas Weekly

I could write an entire book... and I'm only 24! I can only imagine the stories "Glen" must have. Pat on the back for him for enduring such a long career in the field. Thankfully, I am no longer a server, but I am still aware of the problem and grateful that these people are here to take care of us (and usually with a smile on their face).

I actually worked in Arizona. The hourly wage has since gone up to $4.25... I think... but there are still states that pay $2.13. I think you'll be able to keep up with tipping 20%... just think of how much better you made that server's day.
My motto: if you're pleasant, your service will be as well. If you are in a sour mood, keep it at home... don't be bringing down everyone's day (and income) with your attitude!

This is a great article, Rick. I think everyone should have to work in the service industry at one point or another just to see and live what it is all about. I served in a state where our hourly pay was only $2.13 an hour... talk about rough!

I hope everyone sees this story, reads it, and puts it's wisdom into action. There aren't enough pages in the Weekly to describe the horror stories and hardships of working as a tipped employee!

Thanks for addressing the issue!

"No matter how creative we get, it's still pizza. And I've learned that great pizza can be as satisfying as any gourmet meal, while bad pizza is truly terrible."

No way! Don't you know the old saying?!

Pizza is like sex... even when it's bad... it's still pretty good.