I saw a post on here recently that some people put a sign on the window or their tip jar that credit card tips don’t go to the employee.
So tonight I figure it’s Friday, payday, screw it I’m not cooking let’s just do pizza. I go pick up the order and it’s two kids, maybe 15 but couldn’t have been much over that if at all. I usually don’t tip pick up because no service has really been provided to justify it. But it was busy and the kids looked like they’d probably seen a few Karen’s tonight which fits the area so I hit the preset 15%.
I feel I should note this is the best local spot around, 5 minutes from the house and the next closest are Pizza Hut, Dominos, or Papa Johns. This one by far one of the best around.
That other post hit me and I asked the kid if they get the credit card tips. Whoever they actually go to must have been one of the other guys in the back because both kids VERY subtly said no without hesitation.
Now I don’t know these kids situations and I don’t want to do anything that could negatively impact them but they’re also clearly being taken advantage of. What’s the best course of action here?