Category: gig economy
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At first, I told myself I was being dramatic. Maybe it was just allergies. Spring, mold, pollen, someone’s dog dander hitching a ride on a hoodie. Nothing a little over-the-counter magic couldn’t handle, right? So I did what any full-time rideshare driver would do when weird symptoms start popping up mid-shift: I raided the pharmacy…
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My biggest gripe with Atlanta is that everything closes early. I was a bartender/server for years, I am accustomed to getting off work late, and many times my only options were McDonalds or the gas station. Surprisingly, for a big city, Metro Atlanta does not have many late night food options. After 10 pm most…
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Rides of the Week: Almost Made It, But Saved a Life Instead This week clocked in at 48 hours and 99 trips—just shy of that sweet triple-digit flex. Uber had a 70-rides-in-4-days challenge: you could mix passenger and delivery rides counting toward the goal. I went all in, pedal to the metal. Came up 10…
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Cinco de Mayo: More Than Margaritas Today we raise a glass (responsibly) to Cinco de Mayo—a day often mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day but actually commemorates the Mexican army’s underdog victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It’s a story of grit, resilience, and standing your ground even when the odds are…
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Part 1: “Is It Just Me? The Day I Realized Something Was Off” There’s a weird plot twist to this full-time rideshare life I didn’t expect: I think I’m allergic to some of my passengers. I’m not talking about bad cologne or oversharing small talk. And it’s not all passengers, but when it happens, it’s…
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Happy May Day to All the Workers Out There Today, we honor the hands that keep this country moving—literally. From factory floors to food lines, cubicles to car seats, it’s the workers who grind every day to make ends meet and keep the wheels turning. As a rideshare driver, I see the hustle from the…
Tales of a 40 year old nothing 