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What do you guys think about this gig economy? Do you like it? Did you do it? Do you think it really pays? I do a lot of tax returns and I have yet to see someone really make money off of uber, lyft, door dash, etc. I see a lot of people quitting because they try it for 1-2 months and it doesn't pay. Then there are the people who pick it up as a second job so to them it's worth it. Even a couple hundred bucks a month pays for their car payment they told me. But it's not the primary income nor is it a good way to make money. These people do it because they have a full time job and so they want a flexible way to make extra money.
But how are people making a living? I can't see how it's at all profitable for people to do it as a primary job. When they have to pay all their expenses? I don't fault uber or lyft or doordash for taking advantage of the system. That people are willing to work for $2-3/hr. They don't make these people drive or deliver goods. But really that many people can't see how little they are making? I mean the cost of rides has gone up but if it were to go up to taxi prices would people still be riding? Maybe? Because it's easier to get a uber or lyft instead of calling and waiting for a taxi.
I will say our neighbor she gets a car service when she leaves on the 5 am flight. My husband tended to get the more expensive book ahead uber more like a taxi service but just easier to book with phone instead of calling. So what is the difference?
How far will this go before people realize that they are losing money in this gig economy?
But how are people making a living? I can't see how it's at all profitable for people to do it as a primary job. When they have to pay all their expenses? I don't fault uber or lyft or doordash for taking advantage of the system. That people are willing to work for $2-3/hr. They don't make these people drive or deliver goods. But really that many people can't see how little they are making? I mean the cost of rides has gone up but if it were to go up to taxi prices would people still be riding? Maybe? Because it's easier to get a uber or lyft instead of calling and waiting for a taxi.
I will say our neighbor she gets a car service when she leaves on the 5 am flight. My husband tended to get the more expensive book ahead uber more like a taxi service but just easier to book with phone instead of calling. So what is the difference?
How far will this go before people realize that they are losing money in this gig economy?
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