the thread that johnjdick started got me thinking... what do you think is the best system for tipping the DJs? i didnt want to hijack the thread.
I think at the very least, the minimum mandatory tip out to a DJ should be 10$. 15$ if it is a club with less girls and higher earning potential. 5$ is way too low IMO, unless the club is really divey with almost no earning potential.
I personally am not a fan of the percentage tip outs... however i think that they are fair in clubs where there are very few girls. for instance if there are 10 girls on shift, if 10$ was the minimum that means the DJ would be walking out with 100$ if all girls paid exact. 10% means he would be making about the same as a stripper.
I dont like the percentage tip outs in clubs where there are like 50 girls though. i know some DJs might not want to hear this, but i dont think that a DJ deserves the income of 5x a stripper. i think the dj definitely deserves a solid income, but i have a tough time forking over 10% of my money (which can often mean at least 50$) if i feel ike the DJ is going to be making about 5x what i make that night (well probably less since i am typically above avg on the earning scale. we will say 2.5x though) after putting up with customers grabbing me all night. i also dont like it in general when people track my income... if i have a really bad night i dont want to feel like a shithead for only being able to tip out 15$... that is just salt on the wound of an already horrible night. I can deal with this more in clubs where the fees are low.... but if the club is already taking like 40% and then we have to give the DJ 10% and then the bouncers something, i feel like im being picked apart.
I also think that the DJ tip out should be higher in clubs that make a lot of stage money. in clubs where it is a surprise to get tipped at all on stage then i feel like it is less so.
i am assuming the DJs are employees as well, although i could be wrong. are DJs ever independent contractors?
anyway, other ppls thoughts on this matter?



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