Woman Shares Her Measly $9 Paycheck After Working More Than 70 Hours As A Server
Times are tough and unfair.
TikTok has a way of turning everyday work struggles into viral wake-up calls, and this one hit especially hard. A server named Aaliyah Cortez showed exactly how little some tipped workers can take home after a brutal week on the clock.
After working more than 70 hours, Aaliyah said her paycheck came out to just $9 net, even though her hourly wages totaled about $150 before deductions.
Her story sparked a wave of reactions, and the comments say a lot about how people feel about tipping, wages, and who really carries the burden.
Thankfully, Aaliyah received around $700 in tips, which shows how heavily someone in her position is forced to rely on tips from their customers.
Some people could entirely relate to Aaliyah's situation.
This is similar to the AITA where OP refused to split the bill evenly after ordering cheaper items.
Others expressed resentment that the tipping responsibility is placed on the customer rather than the employer.
But whatever your opinion on the matter may be, a server has no control over how they are paid.
So, next time you're out to dinner, remember Aaliyah and don't forget to tip!
For more dinner-splitting drama, see why Reddit ruled on the friend who refused to pay.
