[jcommin]

I do. In the late 60s and early 70s, I worked for a moving company. It was hard work but paid allot better the most part time jobs that paid slightly above the minimum wage of $1.70/hr. I got paid over $3/hr. I worked summers and on Saturdays - it funded my college expenses. It was a great experience: Everyday was different, I met all kinds of people - I even went on out of town jobs because I got a daily stipend and millage money. It was about making money and saving it for college.

I got tips, but not everyone tipped. They usually came from average families and those who, I thought, couldn't afford it. The wealthier families had an edge, a feeling of I'm better than you. I was always appreciative of tips.

As an adult, I still tip movers. I remember those days when I was younger. Companies may have policies of not accepting tips. " I insist - I did this along time ago, it is hard work - have a beer on me. "

If you do tip, tip each member of the crew - don't give it just to the driver. I worked with guys that didn't always share. Some kept it totally, others would not share equitably.


The amount is up to you - it depends on the size of the job.