How to...maximise your tips

Got your ski job sorted in the Alps for winter? Now the burning question is how much money are you going to have to spend on beer and new ski or snowboard gear each week?

People don't work seasons to get rich but you should find the whole package of board and food and cash adequate, hopefully. See our page on how much you can expect to earn here: How much will I get paid for a ski season job

However, thanks to the age-old custom of tipping, the best chalet staff can frequently earn their wage again in tips every week. Unfortunately there are no hard and fast rules as to what to do to guarantee maximum tips, but focus on offering little extras, and do your job well throughout the week, and you should be in the money.

Check out the Natives chat room for further money-making ideas. It's a great resource to speak to experienced season workers about how to maximise your earnings. Browse it, or join in the discussion and post your own questions: Chat room

If that's not enough, uncover your entrepreneurial skills and come up with other ways to make money in resort. For a list of ideas to get you started, consider some of these: A bit on the side

And finally, read all about living and working in a ski resort with our book, the Natives Guide to Working in Ski Resorts. Buy your copy for just £8.99 from our shop: Online shop.

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