Should you tip your movers? This is a question that many individuals ask because they’re simply not sure whether movers need to be tipped. It is something that is not frequently discussed. In all reality, it is not something that is really thought about for the simple fact that moving is a very stressful time. However, the movers work really hard and they really don’t get paid much more than any other labor job. That is why it is important to show them how much you appreciate everything they have done for you and your family. But the problem is how much they should be tipped. What is the general tipping policy with professional movers?
Tipping
Now that you know that it is proper etiquette to tip, you have to know how much. This isn’t like tipping a waiter or a waitress in a restaurant. This is something that is completely different. Now you can also keep in mind that tipping is completely optional. If you feel that your movers didn’t do a good job, you don’t have to tip them. It isn’t like in a restaurant where the waiter or waitress relies on tips to make up the rest of the money they are not making on the hour. Movers don’t have to rely on tips. Tips or more or less a bonus, but, as stated before, it is proper etiquette for a job well done. They risk their physical well-being by moving heavy objects, so it is only right to show appreciation.
With that said, there are times in which tipping movers is a must. However, make sure you keep some things in mind before you take that leap into paying a generous tip. Make sure you ask yourself these questions:
- Do I feel like the movers did a great job moving my belongings?
- Do I feel as if they moved my belongings in a timely fashion?
- Were the movers polite to me?
- Did they work with me without any fuss?
- Did they go above and beyond to ensure the safety of my belongings, my home, and my family?
If you answered yes to all of these questions, then a tip is in order. There are two different types of tips that can be offered to the movers. Those tips are money and refreshments.
The two types of tips
Whatever you can afford to do for the movers, they are going to be appreciative either way. You can do something such as offering lunch on you. That is money they do not have to pay that day, so they are keeping cash in their pocket. You can offer them pizza or you can order out for Chinese. You can give them options and see what they want because it is very likely they eat a lot of pizza in their profession.
As for money, it is common for a mover to receive $20 for an entire day of work and $10 for half of a day. However, you can go over or under this amount. It just depends on how much you can afford to tip your movers. Not everyone can afford these amounts due to moving fees and such.
Just know that moving doesn’t have to be an absolute nightmare and it doesn’t have to break you financially either. There really isn’t an industry standard when it comes to tipping, but everyone seems to agree on what is appropriate or not. In all actuality, what is appropriate really depends on how much you can afford. No matter what you give them for their hard work, they will be very appreciative.
