Two jobs. One consistent comparison.
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Window __________ to __________ · Same kinds of shifts? __________________
Job A Workplace / role ____________________
| Date / shift | Hours worked | Tips before tip-out ($) | Tip-out ($) | Base wages earned ($)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 __________ | ||||
| 2 __________ | ||||
| 3 __________ | ||||
| 4 __________ |
All-record totals: hours ______ · tips $______ − tip-out $______ + wages $______ = $______
Combined hourly earnings: total $______ ÷ total hours ______ = $______ / hour
Job B Workplace / role ____________________
| Date / shift | Hours worked | Tips before tip-out ($) | Tip-out ($) | Base wages earned ($)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 __________ | ||||
| 2 __________ | ||||
| 3 __________ | ||||
| 4 __________ |
All-record totals: hours ______ · tips $______ − tip-out $______ + wages $______ = $______
Combined hourly earnings: total $______ ÷ total hours ______ = $______ / hour
*Mark estimates; reconcile to pay records. Use 5 hours 30 minutes = 5.5 hours. Enter tips before tip-out and subtract tip-out once. All results are before taxes and paycheck deductions.
Before choosing more shifts
Comparable weekdays / roles / training? __________________________________
Guaranteed hours vs. availability? _______________________________________
Commute, costs, breaks and predictability? _________________________________
Missing records / question / next comparison date? _________________________
Personal planning aid, not payroll, tax or wage-compliance verification. No expected earnings or statistically representative sample is implied. Do not include guest details, bank information or private employee records. Keep your own source records; read the accompanying guide for assumptions.