At WDW now. Best $10 I've spent in a while...

[jekjones1558]

(Mods: Hope this is okay to post here.)
Regulars on this forum are familiar with periodic threads regarding tipping of mousekeepers in DVC units. DVCers have varying legitimate reasons for whether they choose to tip or not. I am in the pro-tipping camp and agree with several other posters whose rational is something like "Anyone who is cleaning my family's toilet is getting a tip from me." It is the same reason I tip my house cleaning person at home. A valid question was raised on one of those tipping threads: Why do you not tip those cleaning toilets elsewhere? Good question. Can't think of a job I would like less than cleaning toilets, even at WDW.
So I decided to keep some $10 bills on hand and try to find several people during my trip who were cleaning toilets. It happened today at Prime Time. I handed the tip and said, "Thanks, Sara, for the work you do." I thought she was going to cry. Then I thought that I was going to cry. She said, "God bless you, Mam." And I replied, "God bless you also, Sara." Best money I have spent at Disney in a long time. I don't expect every tip to be so acknowledged, but I am hooked now. Small moments, my friends. They make life worthwhile.

 

[wilma-bride]

What a lovely thing to do, bet you made her day

 

[arthur06]

What a nice gesture.

 

[daisyduck123]

Thanks for such a great idea! We are going to do that next trip.

 

[RobDoc]

Thanks for sharing that, Jean.

What a lovely and moving gesture.

 

[vicki_c]

That was so nice Jean. (And entirely fitting with my impression of you from the boards here.) Have a great trip!

 

[jocin3]

I am sure your kindness will not be forgotten. What a lovely and generous thing to do!

 

[KBrown88]

Love this idea! I will make sure to do this next time!

 

[winniedapooh]

(Mods: Hope this is okay to post here.)
Regulars on this forum are familiar with periodic threads regarding tipping of mousekeepers in DVC units. DVCers have varying legitimate reasons for whether they choose to tip or not. I am in the pro-tipping camp and agree with several other posters whose rational is something like "Anyone who is cleaning my family's toilet is getting a tip from me." It is the same reason I tip my house cleaning person at home. A valid question was raised on one of those tipping threads: Why do you not tip those cleaning toilets elsewhere? Good question. Can't think of a job I would like less than cleaning toilets, even at WDW.
So I decided to keep some $10 bills on hand and try to find several people during my trip who were cleaning toilets. It happened today at Prime Time. I handed the tip and said, "Thanks, Sara, for the work you do." I thought she was going to cry. Then I thought that I was going to cry. She said, "God bless you, Mam." And I replied, "God bless you also, Sara." Best money I have spent at Disney in a long time. I don't expect every tip to be so acknowledged, but I am hooked now. Small moments, my friends. They make life worthwhile.

Wow...what a wonderfully nice thing to do!

 

[SamSam]

What a wonderful thing to do.

 

[MinnieGi]

Just brought a tear to my eye...that was a wonderful thing to do!!

 

[Splashboat]

 

[Rest&Relax]

Can't think of any better way to spend $10! Thanks for a great reminder.

 

[DisneyBill]

Bravo! Well done!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Thank you for doing that and posting. God bless you, Jean!

Bobbi

 

[Muushka]

We have turned into cruisers and many times see the workers in the ladies room that I am certain also clean toilets in addition to smiling and handing out towels. In Dec, I will remember what you did, and repeat. Thanks!

 

[butsy113]

I love reading threads like these! They make me cry every time It can be tiring reading all the threads of people whining and complaining. People like you, Jean, help me not to loose faith in humanity. God bless you!

 

[kmchisholm]

My brother was a college cast member who did janitorial work on Main Street and he told stories of the people he worked with. Knowing how little they make and how long they work makes me take an extra second to say thank you. However, I hope you don't mid if I steal your idea to say an extra thanks while we're there in Nov.

 

[SSDonut]

This is wonderful; thanks for sharing.

I'm going to start setting aside some $$s to do the same next month!

Let's start spreading some pixie dust to those who sweep up our dust after we leave!

 

[tb1972]

Jean,
You're a sweetheart! There are many people behind the scenes at WDW who have far from glamorous jobs.