It's late...and... I love getting tips! This may come from my rafting background, where a sign on the bus stated: "Tipping is a city in China"...(each bus had it's own hint). But, even working for a local sea kayaking company and running day trips I get tips and I find it both a compliment and a nice addition to my wage. I don't think anyone in this industry gets paid enough for what they do and often lobby to that end. Some say it's a lifestyle occupation, and one for young people, so when young people get older and want to buy a house, have decent health insurance, etc....they often leave the guiding industry. Once I trained with Grand Canyon Dories (on the Salmon River in Idaho) and it was the head guide's job to collect the tips. We had some great clients - even Chevy Chase's dad, Mr. Chase, and got some great tips! I taught a one day whitewater class on the Potomac (odd, I know) and was given $20.00 by two different people. $5.00 to $20.00 is usual for a day trip. One woman gave me a dollar so I added to my day bag as a lucky charm. Andree On Water Sports New: Online Sales - http://www.onwatersports.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Jul 17 2000 - 23:27:29 PDT
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