quick question! Help!

Leah · 11-03-2009, 04:51 PM

are you supposed to tip installers? We are having uverse installed and are debating as to whether it is customary or not. If so, how much?

TIA!

paul_376 · 11-03-2009, 04:51 PM

If they do a good job, I tip $10

FATHERFORD · 11-03-2009, 04:52 PM

IF they do a good job...

The one I had didn't so I sent him about his way.

Geor! · 11-03-2009, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leah

are you supposed to tip installers? We are having uverse installed and are debating as to whether it is customary or not. If so, how much?

TIA!

I don't.

Mainly because I can do that shit by myself. Now if they're moving some heavy shit and installing it, I most definitely do.

paul_376 · 11-03-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Geor!

I don't.

baratero

darkgaijin · 11-03-2009, 04:53 PM

ill usually offer them something to drink, like a coke or bottle of water but thats about it.

Leah · 11-03-2009, 04:55 PM

he called about 45 minutes before he headed this way to give me notice and he's been very nice. He even tuned my son's guitar while he is waiting for stuff to program (without our initiating it) so I'm inclined to just didn't know how much. Thanks!

BP · 11-03-2009, 05:03 PM

I've never even thought about tipping a cable or phone installer. They get paid pretty well for the service and it's expected that everything will work perfect the first time. You shouldn't expect a tip for doing your job as described, I mean you can't get money back if the guy is an idiot and cuts your phone line or every time it rains your TV quits working and they have to send someone back out to fix it.

MireFire 2.0 · 11-03-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bp

i've never even thought about tipping a cable or phone installer. They get paid pretty well for the service and it's expected that everything will work perfect the first time. You shouldn't expect a tip for doing your job as described, i mean you can't get money back if the guy is an idiot and cuts your phone line or every time it rains your tv quits working and they have to send someone back out to fix it.

x2

jnobles06 · 11-03-2009, 05:06 PM

i haven't ever tipped or ever heard of anyone tipping installers. i feel like shit now. oh well. maybe next time.

arix · 11-03-2009, 05:13 PM

Usually a crisp Ben Franklin does the trick.

MrEd · 11-03-2009, 05:17 PM

sounds a little fishy to me....

jnobles06 · 11-03-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by arix

Usually a crisp Ben Franklin does the trick.

Leah · 11-03-2009, 06:57 PM

She went ahead and gave him $10.. He set up 4 tv's, 5 computers and was really cool.. Even hooked my son up with a wireless card for his computer (his has been crapping out and was having trouble getting set up).

Now we just have to figure out how to work this new shit.

<-- Chili

jluv · 11-03-2009, 07:04 PM

Who I tip and how much depends solely on how drunk I am.

Leah · 11-03-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jluv

Who I tip and how much depends solely on how drunk I am.

So that explains the $20 I had in my bra when we left your house last week. It all makes sense now.

gtownGT · 11-03-2009, 07:52 PM

What package did you get?

<---- Uverse Tier 2 tech

Leah · 11-03-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gtownGT

What package did you get?

<---- Uverse Tier 2 tech

U300 w/HBO. Wanna upgrade me?

thrshr68 · 11-03-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gtownGT

What package did you get?

<---- Uverse Tier 2 tech

Tier 2 tech...!!!!!!!!!!!! I need my router moved, what was the comp room is now a bedroom for a teenager, want it moved. how much does this usually cost. want to put a plug on the wall like in the bedroom etc, ran down a wall the right way...PM me please. hook up? beer?

Xtine · 11-03-2009, 08:19 PM

Leah -

Let me know how you like it! We are getting uverse on Friday!!

Leah · 11-03-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Xtine

Leah -

Let me know how you like it! We are getting uverse on Friday!!

The video on demand ROCKS! I'm not liking how only the main TV where the DVR is connected is the only one that can pause/ff/rewind.

All of ours used to do it so that's going to suck, but the tech said there is an upgrade in the works to allow them all to do it.

The menu is going to take some time to get used to, but there are a lot more HD channels on here than we had on dish (we got the closest comparable channel package that we had before) so that's good.

It's something new and I don't always adjust well to newness so I'll have to get used to it before I make an acurate review.

A+ · 11-03-2009, 09:04 PM

i only tip three people
waiters
bartenders
barbers
i dont see anyother reason to tip anyone else, especially if youre making a decent hourly wage.

Leah · 11-03-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A+

i only tip three people
waiters
bartenders
barbers
i dont see anyother reason to tip anyone else, especially if youre making a decent hourly wage.

There were a few things he did that went above what was required of him and he did a great job. We ended up giving him $10. Might be helpful in the future-he gave us his number in case anything ever went wrong or we needed anything.

I like to give a little extra to show my appreciation when someone goes above and beyond. Small gesture for such a good return. It makes me feel good.

paul_376 · 11-03-2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A+

i only tip three people
waiters
bartenders
barbers
i dont see anyother reason to tip anyone else, especially if youre making a decent hourly wage.

No pizza delivery guy?
Baratero

gtownGT · 11-03-2009, 09:12 PM

I believe they only get paid $14-16/hr .....I could be wrong though

paul_376 · 11-03-2009, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A+

i only tip three people
waiters
bartenders
barbers
i dont see anyother reason to tip anyone else, especially if youre making a decent hourly wage.

I will NEVER carry this guys luggage

MrEd · 11-03-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by paul_376

i will never carry this guys luggage

lol!!!

A+ · 11-03-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Leah

There were a few things he did that went above what was required of him and he did a great job. We ended up giving him $10. Might be helpful in the future-he gave us his number in case anything ever went wrong or we needed anything.

I like to give a little extra to show my appreciation when someone goes above and beyond. Small gesture for such a good return. It makes me feel good.

well i guess...if he went "above and beyond"

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Originally Posted by paul_376

No pizza delivery guy?
Baratero

fuck the pizza delivery guy, always showing up bumping his shit music and brings my pizza in cold.

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul_376

I will NEVER carry this guys luggage

i carry my own luggage

DFWtechie · 11-03-2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtownGT

What package did you get?

<---- Uverse Tier 2 tech

I called you guys today to get a BAN downgraded to a 19/2 because the prem tech did not want to install it with the 85% cap and only 29 max rate. I was told NO can't do it unless you have 90% cap. What kinda crap is that?

Oh and Leah the prem techs are very underpaid, I can't say what they are paid but is almost 1/2 what a Install repair tech makes. So a tip for them if they did a good job in your opinion would be welcomed by any of them.

DFWtechie · 11-03-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gtownGT

I believe they only get paid $14-16/hr .....I could be wrong though

your only off by about a 1.50 for top pay.

Leah · 11-03-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DFWtechie

Oh and Leah the prem techs are very underpaid, I can't say what they are paid but is almost 1/2 what a Install repair tech makes. So a tip for them if they did a good job in your opinion would be welcomed by any of them.

Do you work there? I have a few questions. I pm'd the guy that said he was a tech. I'll see if I get a response from him.

Like I said, he did an excellent job and was very friendly. We felt he deserved something extra.

DFWtechie · 11-03-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Leah

Do you work there? I have a few questions. I pm'd the guy that said he was a tech. I'll see if I get a response from him.

Like I said, he did an excellent job and was very friendly. We felt he deserved something extra.

I am in I/R and a Uverse repair tech, the prem techs put in helper tickets for us to come out when they have trouble getting sync to the side the house. I don't work on the box's inside the house. But ask away and if I can help I will.

JFurst · 11-03-2009, 10:22 PM

my rule of thumb is that if they are cool, do a good job, ill feed them- send the wife to whatever fast food joint they want and get them grub.

Leah · 11-03-2009, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DFWtechie

I am in I/R and a Uverse repair tech, the prem techs put in helper tickets for us to come out when they have trouble getting sync to the side the house. I don't work on the box's inside the house. But ask away and if I can help I will.

I need to know how we can solve this problem we're already running into. There are 5 of us in this house and after we set up all our DVR shows, there's 2 shows being recorded during prime time on most days. We ran into this tonight where the boys couldn't change the channels because 2 HD shows were recording and my daughter was watching an on-demand show.

With the dish, we had one DVR in the living room that was usable on our bedroom TV and the living room and another one in my son's room which was shared between the two boys. It was perfect!

Soooo...can we get more than one DVR in the house? If so, would that increase our ability to watch/record more things at once? I'm already frustrated and ready to go back to dish.

DFWtechie · 11-03-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leah

I need to know how we can solve this problem we're already running into. There are 5 of us in this house and after we set up all our DVR shows, there's 2 shows being recorded during prime time on most days. We ran into this tonight where the boys couldn't change the channels because 2 HD shows were recording and my daughter was watching an on-demand show.

With the dish, we had one DVR in the living room that was usable on our bedroom TV and the living room and another one in my son's room which was shared between the two boys. It was perfect!

Soooo...can we get more than one DVR in the house? If so, would that increase our ability to watch/record more things at once? I'm already frustrated and ready to go back to dish.

I will ask a prem tech when I get in tomorrow and let you know.

paul_376 · 11-03-2009, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leah

I need to know how we can solve this problem we're already running into. There are 5 of us in this house and after we set up all our DVR shows, there's 2 shows being recorded during prime time on most days. We ran into this tonight where the boys couldn't change the channels because 2 HD shows were recording and my daughter was watching an on-demand show.

With the dish, we had one DVR in the living room that was usable on our bedroom TV and the living room and another one in my son's room which was shared between the two boys. It was perfect!

Soooo...can we get more than one DVR in the house? If so, would that increase our ability to watch/record more things at once? I'm already frustrated and ready to go back to dish.

Wow! When I was a kid we had ONE 19" black and white T.V.
With rabbit ear antenna with foil at the end, all of us watched Sabado Gigante on it

A+ · 11-03-2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul_376

Wow! When I was a kid we had ONE 19" black and white T.V.
With rabbit ear antenna with foil at the end, all of us watched Sabado Gigante on it

shit.....us too...........thats why i hated watching tv by the pool

Leah · 11-03-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DFWtechie

I will ask a prem tech when I get in tomorrow and let you know.

Thanks!

gtownGT · 11-04-2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leah

I need to know how we can solve this problem we're already running into. There are 5 of us in this house and after we set up all our DVR shows, there's 2 shows being recorded during prime time on most days. We ran into this tonight where the boys couldn't change the channels because 2 HD shows were recording and my daughter was watching an on-demand show.

With the dish, we had one DVR in the living room that was usable on our bedroom TV and the living room and another one in my son's room which was shared between the two boys. It was perfect!

Soooo...can we get more than one DVR in the house? If so, would that increase our ability to watch/record more things at once? I'm already frustrated and ready to go back to dish.

You can have 4 live streaming shows, and you can watch 4 pre-recorded shows on the DVR. So a total of 8 max tv's at once.

12SecondT-Bird · 11-04-2009, 10:46 AM

I had U-Verse for about 2 weeks. It wasn't all they advertised it to be. For one thing, I spent the money for 3 HD televisions, and could only watch one at a time. They finally admitted that I was too far from some box or switch for it work properly. Kind of pissed me off after dropping Dish and going to all that trouble. I had lots of problems with the tv picture freezing up for like 15-20 minutes at a time. By the time it stopped, the show I was watching was over. And the problem of not being able to pause or rewind on any set except one was an issue. I went back to Dish, but I kept the internet service and the phone service.

BP · 11-04-2009, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A+

i only tip three people
waiters
bartenders
barbers
i dont see anyother reason to tip anyone else, especially if youre making a decent hourly wage.

Don't forget porters, cab drivers and shuttle bus drivers. Hell I've been in a helicopter before with a tip jar. If the pilot was more than just a pilot and offered something beyond what I expected then he gets a tip.

71chevellejohn · 11-04-2009, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul_376

No pizza delivery guy?
Baratero

<--- stopped tipping pizza guy when they started charging a delivery charge

Leah · 11-04-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtownGT

You can have 4 live streaming shows, and you can watch 4 pre-recorded shows on the DVR. So a total of 8 max tv's at once.

Clean out yo box!

I was responding to pm and it wouldn't let me send it. lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12SecondT-Bird

I had U-Verse for about 2 weeks. It wasn't all they advertised it to be. For one thing, I spent the money for 3 HD televisions, and could only watch one at a time. They finally admitted that I was too far from some box or switch for it work properly. Kind of pissed me off after dropping Dish and going to all that trouble. I had lots of problems with the tv picture freezing up for like 15-20 minutes at a time. By the time it stopped, the show I was watching was over. And the problem of not being able to pause or rewind on any set except one was an issue. I went back to Dish, but I kept the internet service and the phone service.

I have a feeling we're going to do the same thing. I'm not digging the TV, but I'm loving the internet.

That_Is_My_El_Camino · 11-04-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Leah

So that explains the $20 I had in my bra when we left your house last week. It all makes sense now.

Part of that was me.

12SecondT-Bird · 11-04-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Leah

Clean out yo box!

I was responding to pm and it wouldn't let me send it. lol

I have a feeling we're going to do the same thing. I'm not digging the TV, but I'm loving the internet.

Right. Dish spoiled me. But the internet is great.

BP · 11-04-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 71chevellejohn

<--- stopped tipping pizza guy when they started charging a delivery charge

I always give them some kind of tip but if they don't have any parmesan cheese or pepper packets then it goes down considerably. Keep in mind that your local Domino's driver could very well be the same guy kicking in your door to steal all your stuff next week. Meth and crack heads need jobs too and Domino's is about the only place that will always hire them.

Mustangman_2000 · 11-04-2009, 12:06 PM

I tried one time and he said they can't accept them.

Rreemo · 11-04-2009, 12:46 PM

Yes - I tipped the Fios guy that came out to my place for the install....and do it before he finishes too.

We had had the internet service before the TV service....he looked over the other stuff even though he didn't have to. Replaced my router with a better one, then also handed me one new in the box and said "here, keep this around in case you ever need it". He also gave me some extra HDMI and RCA cables. It was $20 well spent for me.

Chili · 11-04-2009, 02:34 PM

Our ONLY complaint with dish was losing signal during rain and storms. Because of all of the trees around our house there is only one spot where the dish is mountable and it is not that great. It didn't use to be too bad, only out with the worst of the storms and ony shortly, but now, because of the trees, it's losing signal all the time.

notchnate · 11-04-2009, 02:39 PM

I would tip if I had the extra cash, sounds like a cool dude

11-03-2009, 04:52 PM	#3
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11-03-2009, 05:03 PM	#8
BP Keep your unicorns Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: At the Dexter Lake Club Posts: 11,429	I've never even thought about tipping a cable or phone installer. They get paid pretty well for the service and it's expected that everything will work perfect the first time. You shouldn't expect a tip for doing your job as described, I mean you can't get money back if the guy is an idiot and cuts your phone line or every time it rains your TV quits working and they have to send someone back out to fix it. __________________ Buell 1125R Raptor 700R No fast cars though

11-03-2009, 05:06 PM	#10
jnobles06 Lifer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NW FT.W Posts: 1,664	i haven't ever tipped or ever heard of anyone tipping installers. i feel like shit now. oh well. maybe next time. __________________ 2004 F-250 FX4 Super Crew PSD AVIC D3, JL AUDIO 8", 33.5" tires, Air Raid Intake, AERO Performance Muffler, and Cat Test Pipe. 1995 Cobra Chrome termy wheels, Flow's, K&N, 160 t-stat.

11-03-2009, 05:17 PM	#12
MrEd 23 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wylie Posts: 2,896	sounds a little fishy to me.... __________________ OBAMA = One Big Ass Mistake America

11-03-2009, 07:52 PM	#17
gtownGT Lifer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Garland Posts: 1,670	What package did you get? <---- Uverse Tier 2 tech __________________

11-03-2009, 04:53 PM	#6
darkgaijin Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: longview, tx Posts: 1,519	ill usually offer them something to drink, like a coke or bottle of water but thats about it.

11-03-2009, 05:13 PM	#11
arix Time Served Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ft worth Posts: 430	Usually a crisp Ben Franklin does the trick.

11-03-2009, 07:04 PM	#15
jluv Black or white? Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 16,172	Who I tip and how much depends solely on how drunk I am.

11-03-2009, 08:19 PM	#20
Xtine Time Served Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The GP Posts: 463	Leah - Let me know how you like it! We are getting uverse on Friday!! __________________

11-03-2009, 09:04 PM	#22
A+ You People? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Girlswithoutweinersville, Tx Posts: 5,436	i only tip three people waiters bartenders barbers i dont see anyother reason to tip anyone else, especially if youre making a decent hourly wage. __________________ *TrueStreet cars run A/C* "I JUST WANT TO BE A DOPER PERSON WHICH STARTS WITH ME NOT ALWAYS TELLING PEOPLE HOW DOPE I THINK I AM," -kanye west XL MOTORCYCLE HELMET F/S OR TRADE

11-03-2009, 09:12 PM	#25
gtownGT Lifer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Garland Posts: 1,670	I believe they only get paid $14-16/hr .....I could be wrong though __________________

11-03-2009, 10:22 PM	#33
JFurst Time Served Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: 820/121 Posts: 980	my rule of thumb is that if they are cool, do a good job, ill feed them- send the wife to whatever fast food joint they want and get them grub.

11-04-2009, 10:46 AM	#40
12SecondT-Bird Time Served Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Inside the Talamasca Posts: 889	I had U-Verse for about 2 weeks. It wasn't all they advertised it to be. For one thing, I spent the money for 3 HD televisions, and could only watch one at a time. They finally admitted that I was too far from some box or switch for it work properly. Kind of pissed me off after dropping Dish and going to all that trouble. I had lots of problems with the tv picture freezing up for like 15-20 minutes at a time. By the time it stopped, the show I was watching was over. And the problem of not being able to pause or rewind on any set except one was an issue. I went back to Dish, but I kept the internet service and the phone service. __________________ DeWayne You know when they have a fishing show on TV? They catch the fish and then let it go. They don't want to eat the fish, they just want to make it late for something.

11-04-2009, 12:06 PM	#47
Mustangman_2000 Lifer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Denton County Posts: 7,034	I tried one time and he said they can't accept them. __________________

11-04-2009, 12:46 PM	#48
Rreemo Thats against the law Man Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 5,420	Yes - I tipped the Fios guy that came out to my place for the install....and do it before he finishes too. We had had the internet service before the TV service....he looked over the other stuff even though he didn't have to. Replaced my router with a better one, then also handed me one new in the box and said "here, keep this around in case you ever need it". He also gave me some extra HDMI and RCA cables. It was $20 well spent for me. __________________ 69/70ish Mustang Dedicated To The Hater Purists 70' Chevelle RagTop 68' C10 SWB 11/1/09 Gone To New Home

11-04-2009, 02:34 PM	#49
Chili Some Chili in your taco? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Clueless, Texas Posts: 11,682	Our ONLY complaint with dish was losing signal during rain and storms. Because of all of the trees around our house there is only one spot where the dish is mountable and it is not that great. It didn't use to be too bad, only out with the worst of the storms and ony shortly, but now, because of the trees, it's losing signal all the time. __________________ Torch Red 04 GT When I get sad I stop being sad and be AWESOME instead. True story. - Barney Stinson

11-04-2009, 02:39 PM	#50
notchnate Shredder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lake Worth Posts: 1,110	I would tip if I had the extra cash, sounds like a cool dude __________________

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