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I’m looking to relocate to Seattle. Does anyone know if any of the Big 4 are still recruiting campus hires to start in Summer/Fall 2023? I’m open to either Audit or Tax, but I have internship experience in Tax.
I applied and received an offer at a Big 4 in San Francisco (campus hire), but I’ve decided Seattle is the better fit for me as it will be closer to my hometown and family in Vancouver.
Thanks!
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I am an American and i often get confused about when and how much to tip in various instances. I think the OP question is fair, but next time when the price seems higher than your norm do not purchase the service expecting to compensate out of the tip
I think OPs question makes sense and liked McK1’s answer the best. The tipping standards seem to vary so much, from a barber to shoe shiner to waiter to pizza delivery. You have to literally carry a tipping rate card to know how much to tip for each type of service. I also think that looking at the total cost of service (including tip) before purchasing is a good idea. The service providers will be forced to compete by lowering their prices. It would be best if there is one price (with the tip or whatever included) so that people from different cultures aren’t confused about tipping.
This is amazing. The guy shined your shoes. They charge what, five bucks? Give the guy a $5 tip. Or shine your own damn shoes
Yes. PwC2. If you think a $1 was fair OP why ask the crowd?
Are you not an American?
Or living in America?
That is why I started shining my own shoes at home. With research I am now good at it. Can't expect to fork out 20$ every time for a shine. My whole kit cost me 20.
Wow - this escalated quickly. Deep breaths and happy Monday thoughts to you all!
OP - I think you've gotten the answer that the expected tip should have been a bit higher. It may not be right, but it's customary. Now you know for the next time! Good question!
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So just for one other data point...the only reason LGA is an “international” airport is because it’s like a “nice” airport in an undeveloped part of the world. When they labeled it “international,” they were trying to be ironic!
(Did that lighten the mood enough for a Monday?)
OP, where are you from and how long have you been in the states?
D1 - South Central LA. JK. However, if this thread has taught me anything it is there are a bunch of vile, nasty, crazy people on fb. Don’t want to risk one of these crazies figuring out who I am and doing something stupid in the name of ‘Merica. (e.g., SC1) This was my first time doing an airport shoeshine in the states if that’s what your after.
@D1 - Are you a psychopath?
I haven’t done a shoe shine in the airport and I’ve been here for over 15 years. Since culture was mentioned so many times, i was curious what country you were from to learn more about their tipping culture and also how long you’ve been here as context to the arguments above.
At LGA I just give 20.
Dir1 - I know this will cause a lot of cognitive dissonance with the people in this thread but I will answer your question, there is no tipping culture where I’m from. The question you’re asking implies this is common in all places. Doesn’t exist in a lot of the world. Especially in the non-optional, expected as substitute for salary condition that exists here.
SM1 - you gave $20 in tip? That is over 150%.
So even with people who apparently know what to tip, there are huge swings in acceptable amounts from 0 to 100+% of the bill. Using this thread alone, it is safe to say that their really isn’t a consensus on what to tip or a reasonable way to figure it out. For example, doorman, barber, taxi, etc. Just seems like a free for all with no structure. The 10-20% thing apparently doesn’t work in most situations.
I think generally tip minimum is two bucks in one-off transactions. One bill feels a bit cheap. No judgment though, it’s entirely up to you.
So McK2- do you would tip $2 for a $4 beer?
Nah, beer isn’t a one off.. I’ll tip when I close out.
SC1 - just know going forward that you have reading comprehension issues and you should check your temper on the internet. Because you’re liable to get enraged by reading stuff that isn’t truly there just for the sake of it. Just know that.
Bahaha ok dude. I'm probably one of the most chill people I know. I'm not at all angry. Just don't come looking for advice and then get defensive.