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Tipping workers, advice? (NSAIF-related)

Mrs.AmyDylanMrs.AmyDylan member
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Sorry I have been so MIA. We are nearing the end of a three week moved out of our house renovation. We have been staying with my parents, so I've been spending a lot more time driving to operate my normal life and thus, not as much time bumping. 

The flooring installers have been at the house since Wednesday. They should finish tomorrow. They discovered a problem with the appearance of some of our wood and halted installation until I could come down and see what was going on and make a decision.  They have gone the extra mile to ensure that the it isn't just installed correctly, but looks really amazing. Their communication and flexibility with my schedule has been great. It is a two-man team. Any thoughts on how much I should tip them? Neither owns the business, they just work for the installation company. Thanks!

TTC Since 3/2010
Me-36, Unexplained Infertility, DH-35, all clear
Clomid 50mg 12/2011 = BFN
Clomid 100mg 1/2012 = BFN, with Cyst
IVF #1 Lupron/Menopur/Gonal-f/HCG Trigger
ER 4/19/12 = 11 retrieved, 6 fertilized,
ET 4/22/12 = 2 transfered (day 3), remaining 3 weren't good enough to freeze
Beta 5/3 = BFP, 87 Beta #2 5/7 560.9 Beta #3 5/9 1376.5 First u/s One Baby, 125bpm!
Second u/s, 176bmp! Kicked over to the OB by the RE at 8w. Team Green!! 
Baby girl J arrived two weeks early! Born into water, med-free. Hooray for Team Pink!

TTC #2 - back to the RE, treatment started 12/2014. 

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Re: Tipping workers, advice? (NSAIF-related)

  • itsmevkbitsmevkb member
    I think it depends on how much the total work ends up being.  Not knowing that, and just off the top of my head, I'd say $100 each.

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    Secondary infertility success with IVF, then two losses, one at 14 weeks and one at 10 weeks, then success with IUI and then just pure, crazy luck.  Expecting our fifth in May as the result of a FET.

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  • Mrs.AmyDylanMrs.AmyDylan member

    imageitsmevkb:
    I think it depends on how much the total work ends up being.  Not knowing that, and just off the top of my head, I'd say $100 each.

    Sorry, I should have included that info...flooring materials $6k, installation $3k.  

    TTC Since 3/2010
    Me-36, Unexplained Infertility, DH-35, all clear
    Clomid 50mg 12/2011 = BFN
    Clomid 100mg 1/2012 = BFN, with Cyst
    IVF #1 Lupron/Menopur/Gonal-f/HCG Trigger
    ER 4/19/12 = 11 retrieved, 6 fertilized,
    ET 4/22/12 = 2 transfered (day 3), remaining 3 weren't good enough to freeze
    Beta 5/3 = BFP, 87 Beta #2 5/7 560.9 Beta #3 5/9 1376.5 First u/s One Baby, 125bpm!
    Second u/s, 176bmp! Kicked over to the OB by the RE at 8w. Team Green!! 
    Baby girl J arrived two weeks early! Born into water, med-free. Hooray for Team Pink!

    TTC #2 - back to the RE, treatment started 12/2014. 

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  • kaf7kaf7 member
    I'm not sure but I would write a letter to their employer as it may lead to a raise or bonus.
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  • Ruthie04Ruthie04 member
    imagekaf7:
    I'm not sure but I would write a letter to their employer as it may lead to a raise or bonus.


    This. I'm now feeling horrible because we didn't tip the guy that installed our new bathroom flooring. However, I did call his boss and raved about his work. Whoops...
    TTC in 2009, Dx: Unexplained IF
    Three TI cycles (BFP...miscarriage), five IUI attempts and 2.5 IVF cycles later...BFP!!
    12dp5dt: 765; 15dp5dt: 1979; 17dp5dt: 3379...TWINS!!!!!
    Our perfect baby boys were born at 36w1d!! 








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  • SaraevhSaraevh member

    20%  .... KIDDING.   

     Uh.  We just dropped $15K on a new roof and I didn't tip anyone!  Is this the norm???  

    I do like the idea of writing a letter to their boss about how wonderful they were.  I also always hop on the Internet and write reviews after any kind of work is done to our house, etc.   

     

    *My Loves, My Life, My Littles*

    02/18/11, 05/24/12 and 12/03/13



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  • ccamccam member
    Like the others, I would probably let their boss know about the great job, most likely by phone. I'd order them lunch, too. DH builds houses and deals with lots of subs. He said he'd pick them up a 12 pack....for after work, of course! Honestly though, they should be leaving it perfect for you!

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    IUI #1&2 = BFN; IUI #3 = BFP, m/c @ 6 weeks

    November '11 ~ IVF#1 ~ ER 11/18 (29R, 17F) ~ 5dt of one beautiful blast on 11/23 = BFP!!

    Beta #1 9dp5dt = 116, P4 = 28 ~ Beta #2 13dp5dt = 700 ~ Beta #3 20dp5dt = 9500, P4 = 26

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    ~ More testing - hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy & more b/w - all normal / negative~

    Surprise BFP while waiting on FET #3 ~ beta #1 500; beta #2 1600; first u/s 4/3 - measuring 5w5d, no hb yet!; 2nd u/s 4/10 - hb 132, measuring 6w6d - EDD 11.29.14 :)    **TEAM GREEN!**

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  • SaraevhSaraevh member
    Ccam reminded me.  Lunch!  We always pick up subs for anyone working on our house their last day.  So I guess that's all I've ever done as far as "tipping" goes.  Whoops.    
    *My Loves, My Life, My Littles*

    02/18/11, 05/24/12 and 12/03/13



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  • TJ1979TJ1979 member
    imageSaraevh:
    Ccam reminded me. nbsp;Lunch! nbsp;We always pick up subs for anyone working on our house their last day. nbsp;So I guess that's all I've ever done as far as "tipping" goes. nbsp;Whoops. nbsp; nbsp;


    That's what we do too.

    Hope your reno is going well!
    TTC with PCOS since November 2009
    IUI#1 Femara/Ovidrel (cd 3-7) = BFP, m/c
    IUI#2 Femara/Ovidrel (cd 5-9) = BFN
    IUI#3 Femara/Ovidrel (cd 3-7) = BFP!
    beta #1 11/23 = 270, P4 = 75
    beta #2 11/28 = 2055
    Our daughter E was born 7/29/2012!
    Surprise, our 2nd daughter P was born 5/22/14!
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