JackieTakestheTrain
Lead Service Attendant
Hi.
Just wondering how any of you have handled tipping when you have two SCAs -- one an experienced one and one a trainee?
I had this situation recently on the CZ both ways between Chicago and Denver. In both directions, it was the trainee's first trip. One the way out, the work was split between both the experienced person and the trainee. I am not sure they took turns, I just think just did whatever needed to be done.
For this part of my journey, I just added a bit to what I would normally give one SCA and split it between the two of them. (btw I am one of those people who give the SCA the tip I would have left if I had gone to the dining car *PLUS* whatever tip I would have left for helping me in my room.
Coming back, the distribution of labor was not equal. The trainee did most of the work (and very well!) and the experienced SCA put my bed down. That is it. I never saw him again until the end of the train.
Now, I did give them both a tip -- a sizeable one to the trainee and a modest one to the other. Again, I based this on who did the most work.
Just curious how any of you have done this in the past.
I also wondered if in these situations they share tips???
Thanks!
-Jackie
Just wondering how any of you have handled tipping when you have two SCAs -- one an experienced one and one a trainee?
I had this situation recently on the CZ both ways between Chicago and Denver. In both directions, it was the trainee's first trip. One the way out, the work was split between both the experienced person and the trainee. I am not sure they took turns, I just think just did whatever needed to be done.
For this part of my journey, I just added a bit to what I would normally give one SCA and split it between the two of them. (btw I am one of those people who give the SCA the tip I would have left if I had gone to the dining car *PLUS* whatever tip I would have left for helping me in my room.
Coming back, the distribution of labor was not equal. The trainee did most of the work (and very well!) and the experienced SCA put my bed down. That is it. I never saw him again until the end of the train.
Now, I did give them both a tip -- a sizeable one to the trainee and a modest one to the other. Again, I based this on who did the most work.
Just curious how any of you have done this in the past.
I also wondered if in these situations they share tips???
Thanks!
-Jackie