In today’s wildly expensive economy, many parents either have adult children living at home longer than they’d want or they’re shelling out thousands to help them afford a life on their own. One family in particular has their 17-year-old living home — an age that is very normal to be under your parent’s roof — … Read more
A frustrated worker claims the “American dream is dead” as he struggles to make ends meet while he works multiple jobs and earns three times the minimum wage. Nic Sumners shared his aggravation on TikTok last month for how he was living and called out everyone who thought his way of life was normal. “Can … Read more
Ba da ba ba bagels. Bagels are back at McDonald’s — but could the California wage hike be the reason why? After the state’s $20 minimum wage mandate for fast-food workers went into effect, McDonald’s Corp. assembled a task force, called the “Rise and Dominate” team, to come up with ways to offset the rising costs, … Read more
A viral social media video about a $25 McDonald’s “deal” recently sparked an online debate about California’s minimum wage increase. A TikTok user who posts videos under the username @shannon_montipaya shared the video on Mar. 27. She was in the drive-thru of a Southern California McDonald’s location when she saw a sign for a 40-piece Chicken McNugget meal deal, … Read more
That’s a latte dough! Your pricey daily Starbucks habit will now cost you a few extra beans — if you live in California. The Seattle-based coffee giant increased already-inflated menu prices in its Golden State stores this week, after the state’s $20 minimum wage mandate for fast-food workers went into effect Monday, Business Insider reported. The … Read more
Consumers in California should expect to pay big bucks for a Big Mac once the state’s minimum wage increase goes into effect this spring. As businesses consider passing costs on to consumers, Fat Brands chairman Andy Wiederhorn stated “someone’s got to pay” for the jump in wages. “The consumers who are voters must have known what they … Read more
After more than four decades commuting 40 minutes to work for a minimum wage salary at an unknown company, elderly man John was “rewarded” for his service with a measly barbecue. The sub-par recognition of John and his dedication to the company for 42 years was upsetting to his colleagues, many of whom had also … Read more
Here’s another reason to keep scrolling on the dating apps. As more adults are marrying later or choosing to stay single, a recent report calculated the average salary in each state which a single person needs to live comfortably. No shocker here: New York made the top five. On average, single workers in the US … Read more
When you’re here, it’s on the house. A former Olive Garden server is dishing details on how she doubled her tip money with a simple — yet not “technically allowed” — gesture. Thais Rodriguez, 21, told Insider last week that she worked for two years at an Olive Garden restaurant in Florida and would give deserving … Read more
Susan Sarandon was arrested Monday at the New York State Capitol in Albany while protesting for raising the minimum wage for tipped restaurant workers. The 76-year-old actress was one of eight activists who were arrested by state police for disorderly conduct, the New York State Police Department told the Post. They were processed, issued appearance … Read more
Famed New York City restaurateur Keith McNally slammed his native people on Monday for being the “worst tippers.” The 71-year-old British-born Balthazar owner posted a photo of the British flag Monday to Instagram, boldly claiming, “ASHAMED TO BE ENGLISH.” “I Wonder Why English People Are Generally The WORST TIPPERS in N.Y. Restaurants?” he continued in … Read more
A Domino’s delivery driver is stunning the internet with the number of tips — or lack thereof — she receives on the average shift. Milena Diaz has posted a series of TikTok videos in which she reveals the customer’s total and how much they tipped, leaving 10s of thousand of viewer’s “blown away.” While the … Read more
She really is a hoot. TikTok user Charity Harris, from Missouri, is going viral for the comedic “bits” she says she employs to make better tips as a Hooters server. “I like to tell people we’re out of water every time they order water. I’ll hit them with a, ‘Oh my god, no one told you? … Read more
Her ‘tails are turning heads. Hannah Pemberton, 26, from Ohio, spoke with Business Insider about adopting the popular “pigtail theory” — a TikTok trend that highlights female servers styling their hair in two youthful ponytails in an effort to earn more tips. “If you think I’m playing the men who tip me, then I’ll say … Read more