I enjoy dinner/grocery delivery but it’s become very expensive. Curbside offers convenience without the cost. The effects of high rents really curb an individual’s disposable income. I think people are just trying to be smarter about how they spend their money.
The economy is rolling over and we're very close if not already in a recession. Lots of people are losing their full time employment and replacing it with multiple part time gig jobs. I can't imagine this slow down will get better any time soon.
Mario makes two good points. The first is the gig economy from a provider side has outgrown the demand. You cant have a whole nation of jobs seekers and third world immigrants doing the same, almost slave model platforms. Also, the 2nd being its very possible more people who order can get immune to tipping or small amts. I mean really they hide behind their doors already
I signed up for Walmart Spark over 2 years ago yet they still say my area is full. I run into people all the time that say they just started working for Spark & recently signed up 💀
Gig companies spend time thinking about ways to reduce their rates. Roadie, for example, likes to "bundle" deliveries. I won't run Best Buy deliveries 'cause they bundle orders. They'll list 10 items going maybe 80 miles and start the fee at $50. If you own a hybrid then maybe that's profitable. Your time is probably worth more than the $12/hr you're getting but there are some thirsty people out there.
Scary to think how fast the deliveries could be taken over with autonomous driving since it'll happen with products faster than humans -I mean Uber eats before Uber.
i agree with you, I have done the food apps for almost 4 years, the orders have become so bad, its not worth it anymore, gas prices, bad tippers and lower pay from the apps, its just about done, IF you want to turn a profit, silly drivers, how dare they want to profit lol
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I enjoy dinner/grocery delivery but it’s become very expensive. Curbside offers convenience without the cost. The effects of high rents really curb an individual’s disposable income. I think people are just trying to be smarter about how they spend their money.
The economy is rolling over and we're very close if not already in a recession. Lots of people are losing their full time employment and replacing it with multiple part time gig jobs. I can't imagine this slow down will get better any time soon.
Mario makes two good points. The first is the gig economy from a provider side has outgrown the demand. You cant have a whole nation of jobs seekers and third world immigrants doing the same, almost slave model platforms. Also, the 2nd being its very possible more people who order can get immune to tipping or small amts. I mean really they hide behind their doors already
I signed up for Walmart Spark over 2 years ago yet they still say my area is full. I run into people all the time that say they just started working for Spark & recently signed up 💀
Gig companies spend time thinking about ways to reduce their rates. Roadie, for example, likes to "bundle" deliveries. I won't run Best Buy deliveries 'cause they bundle orders. They'll list 10 items going maybe 80 miles and start the fee at $50. If you own a hybrid then maybe that's profitable. Your time is probably worth more than the $12/hr you're getting but there are some thirsty people out there.
Every ride every delivery we are all training our replacement. Ai. This was the plan from the beginning.
The great gig in the sky
It’s really bad out here
Happy 4th of July!
Scary to think how fast the deliveries could be taken over with autonomous driving since it'll happen with products faster than humans -I mean Uber eats before Uber.
i agree with you, I have done the food apps for almost 4 years, the orders have become so bad, its not worth it anymore, gas prices, bad tippers and lower pay from the apps, its just about done, IF you want to turn a profit, silly drivers, how dare they want to profit lol
What will you be pivoting to for your next job?
If you don't do it, someone else will. You look for dollars they will take pennies.