Is the tip to the mover mandatory?

The tip

This is a gratuity to thank a person for the quality of the service given. The tip comes to supplement a rather low salary. No one could force or insist on tips and it really is all about the customer’s pleasure, desire and appreciation for the service provided by the movers. However, movers are not only service providers: they will spend a day or more with you and will accompany you in this important period of your life. It is therefore important to remain polite and welcoming and to make their work as easy as possible.

Here are some factors to consider when working with movers:

• Physical and environmental conditions in which the move took place: We all know that an effective moving process is largely dependent on the weather. It’s hard enough to move things around the house, so if the movers are doing their best with freezing weather then it’s important that you show your appreciation.

• As the move was difficult: not all houses are the same. The moving strategies used to move things in a one-bedroom apartment are very different from those in a four-bedroom apartment. Also, if you have a house upstairs that requires the movers to go up and down the stairs, or if you haven’t packed your things properly, then the movers have gone the extra mile to put them in boxes for you.

• Quality of service: personal tastes vary. If you think the movers did a great job based on what you saw, you may want to tip more.

• Remember to tip every worker, regardless of size. Do not give the money to one person to distribute, it could create chaos. We recommend that you provide one for each team member, and the same amount. This would encourage the movers to continue working and doing such heavy work.

EXCEPT TIPPING, ARE THERE OTHER WAYS TO SHOW APPRECIATION?

Yes. Besides tips, there are other ways to recognize their presence and appreciate a job well done. In addition, you can build a good reputation for the company.

• Provide a cooler full of cold drinks or water and snacks: As mentioned earlier, moving is a very stressful activity, so it will be nice to provide cold drinks and snacks for the movers.

• Provide food: On a larger scale, you can also provide them with food, depending on the time of day they are working.

• Write a good online moving company review: A good referral is worth more than money or gold. So it is very helpful to leave a good online review of the moving company and tell your friends about it, in order to help it grow and grow.