Moving to STT

In order to ascertain whether your position is true, you're going to have to out your position and place of employment.

It is now the "off season" until probably mid Nov.
It the salary there offering monthly?
$1500 a month will barely get you by.

Thanks for answer Alana33.

Yes, I've been told about "bad season" so I'm coming only by end of November.
Yes, they promised me around 1500$ salary monthly and between 1500-3000 tips.
So total suppose to be between 3000-4500$ monthly , wich sound impossible to be honest. :))

Have you been given a firm letter of employment which states hours and a clearcut salary (not an "around" figure)? That figure isn't impossible in a high end restaurant (if it IS a restaurant at which you'll be employed) but you'll likely be tipping out other staff members.

Obviously you don't want to divulge too much information on an open forum but I sent you a PM as I may be able to offer some guidance.

I know people on this island that make more than that a month in tips. It doesn't seem far fetched at all depending on the actual business

But..Not everyone can achieve or afford those goals, right off the bat.
I would caution the OP to do his/ her homework on the location and get a contract stipulating what the company is promising, what happens if they default or if the OP does.

We've seen so many people come with stars in their eyes and find
"Ting dem don't work."
Not trying to dissuade you.
Just do your homework!

Good luck#

Agree Alana..for everyone I know who makes those tips, I know another who thought they would and are now back in the States

Thank you so much, everyone, for your replays!
I still shocked how quick and well you gave me all answer.
Probably the best answer is the way you gonna perform , u will receive your money!
I really appreciate everyone for helping me to realise this!

I definitely try, cuz I love my job!

Thanks again!

If you are working 5 days a week - 20 days a mo. - getting $75 a shift in salary and $ 100 [take home and declared] in tips a shift you are looking at $42K a year before taxes.
That is a reasonable income, if you don't party it away !!!!, live fairly simply, are single and find an Apt that is in a comfortable price range.
You won't have health insurance in most hospitality jobs which is a possible huge emergency expense if you have an issue - you may average more tips in season - save it!
Tips are always relative to sales - it is hard to average 20% of sales before tipping out your help if you are waiting tables but I think you are not - $75/day is not wait pay.
Tending bar, those numbers are realistic at a busy bar or a late night shift that has service people clientele - a bar with mainly cruise ship customers is not a great plan and very seasonal, no ships at all many days.
You mentioned your future - it is a rare hospitality worker who makes it a good paying career.

Just keep in mind that there are businesses here that will tell you just about anything to get you here. Especially if you come across as being naive. As far as a letter of intent or any other promise of employment, it is only worth as much as the paper it's printed on. I know a few people who got screwed at the last minute even with that document in hand.