Server's $31/Hour Tip Income Highlights Pay Transparency Debate

In a recent TikTok video, a US-based server and teacher, ashleyfratt, shared her experiences with pay transparency, highlighting the significant difference between her hourly rate as a teacher and her earnings as a server. "My hourly rate is $2.83/hr but I do not see that. It goes straight to taxes. I only take home my tips." she shared in her video. Over four shifts, she earned $727 in tips, which she calculated to be approximately $31 an hour. This stark contrast raises questions about fair wages and the realities of working in the service industry. The video also mentions her positive experience with the Instant Card, suggesting a potential area of further exploration regarding financial management tools for gig workers. The video's popularity, with over 20,000 views, demonstrates the public's interest in this topic.