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Re: Why Homejoy Failed

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The wages housekeepers make are offset by the expectation that guests will tip them --- the same is true of every tipped job, and it's unavoidable. You benefit directly from their low wages by paying less for your room. Hit the ATM, pull out some cash, and leave it on the desk in your room when you leave. Or don't, but don't pat yourself on the back for not doing it.

I know how the tipping expectation dynamic works, and I know how to obtain cash. Was the condescension really necessary? The question was how the random point about maids relates to the rest of your original comment, and why I'm supposed to throw cash at everyone I come into contact with who's doing their job (as suggested by the original responder), not "how does tipping affect wages?" or "how do I get cash?" It did…

If the condescension wasn't necessary before, this comment did very little to demonstrate why.

Re: Why Homejoy Failed

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post #340

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I know how the tipping expectation dynamic works, and I know how to obtain cash. Was the condescension really necessary? The question was how the random point about maids relates to the rest of your original comment, and why I'm supposed to throw cash at everyone I come into contact with who's doing their job (as suggested by the original responder), not "how does tipping affect wages?" or "how do I get cash?" It did…

If the condescension wasn't necessary before, this comment did very little to demonstrate why.

Could you explain what you mean?
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