.......how many horses do you think a guy can do for $66 a day?
First, I used $66 an hour as a point of reference in relation to my first
point, that I think you have missed my point, which was tied into the
*original* purpose of tipping (related to minimum wage jobs).
I do understand that farriers are self-employed and have costs associated
with their business that they must include in their going rate in order to make
a living. My point is that farriers do not fall into the minimum wage
category. If you are going to tip the farrier on the basis that he
is self-employed and has expenses then you should start tipping all
self-employed persons, including your doctor, vet, the owner of your local car
dealership (unless you are only doing business with corporate
America).
I am a EMT by profession and I make $7.15 per hour and I have to pay for my
own continuing education and seminars which are not cheap, plus I buy my own
stethescopes, pay for a good portion of my uniforms, etc. and I do not
expect a tip and would not accept one. I'm fairly certain that I make less
than the average farrier. Theoretically I'm saving lives..... I also
have worked as a self employed person and I am aware of the "perks" and tax
benefits associated with self-employment as well as the "cons" of being self
employed. So, can we just get back to the original question of do
you or don't you tip your farrier without being so hypersensitive to the fact
that they are self employed? So are a lot of other
*professionals*.
Since tipping is a highly personal topic, tip if you want and don't tip if
you don't want to. Easy........(now where is that "easy" button when I
need it?)
