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$66 a day, not.....I already worked at Micky D's.Just take care of the one that takes care of your horses feet.If he/she is not doing that for you,find someone new.

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Susan Shook <ridesalot3@xxxxxxx> wrote:

In a message dated 4/1/2006 6:56:00 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, 
Jon.Linderman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

.......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?)

 

Susan

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