I left a tip for my regular mail carrier as a thank-you. The day I asked about it, the carrier was off, so I asked him later if he ever received it. He told me he did not, and that the postmaster had taken it out of his desk, saying that carriers "don't deserve tips."
I tried repeatedly to contact the postmaster, Levi, to get clarification or resolve the issue, but he is never available. No returned calls, no explanation, no accountability.
Whether tipping is allowed or not, this was handled poorly. Customers should not be left confused about where their money went, and employees shouldn't be put in a position where appreciation from customers turns into a management issue with no transparency.
The lack of communication and leadership here is frustrating and disappointing. read more