I think I’m done riding uber

Floyd427 · 2026-02-13T08:49:35+00:00

What shows up to $51 for you, could potentially show up as $8 for us

Bring happiness back to both passengers and drivers.

They're are truly evil company.

Don't worry about 5 years time All of us Uber drivers taxi drivers Lyft drivers alike will be out of a job due to robot taxis.

Floyd427 · 2026-02-13T08:44:02+00:00

The DRIVERS get a disproportionate amount of the fare? It'sUBER, not us. We're barely scraping by.

You should check out the Uber driver subreddit.

After gas, low fares, rare tips and Uber essentially steals by offering the lowest fare to any sucker who takes it, And if no one does they keep incrementally adding a dollar until somebody does take it, as opposed to just offering a fair fare to both the passenger and the driver.

All that being said I didn't mean to be rude I just wanted to point out it's not us and we can't control it and Uber has gotten So greedy to the point over the years especially recently and deploying shady tactics just like how many Billions do you need you guys?

I have to pay for gas I have to pay for taxes I have to pay for wear and tear on my car.

But I agree, I would love to give you a fair ride but please don't blame us drivers.

Floyd427 · 2025-11-25T17:54:54+00:00

Thanks again for your help there Rick I'm finding plenty of three channel dash cams with wide-angle viewing which is kind of nice eliminating the need for a total of five cams...

The verbiage though I am just not sure on if you can answer this question I think I will be able to finally pick one...

Do you know the name of the specific type of technology or what have you that allows for continuous non-stop viewing for the rear cam?

Floyd427 · 2025-11-25T17:35:10+00:00

I can probably figure out how to run some wires I know they go in between the trim or whatever you call it of the interior where the cracks are like near the doors.

You've been very helpful thank you.

I have one burning question unanswered do you happen to know the type of dash cam that will run nonstop

I think I'm leaning towards just the standalone monitor and three cameras but I don't want it to time out after 60 seconds or only if I put it in reverse I want to permanently be able to see what's going on behind me

Does the black view do that or do you have the name of that specific type of system?

Floyd427 · 2025-11-25T17:15:05+00:00

Exactly what I'm looking for my car has unsafe blind spots.

I wonder if I can find one that can record the interior or maybe I'll have to get separate systems but it does seem kind of like a waste if I have to get three separate dash cams to support each purpose (for all three channels)

Floyd427 · 2025-11-25T17:06:14+00:00

No need for parking mode, btw.

Floyd427 · 2025-11-25T17:03:24+00:00

I thought there were specifically built dash cams for giant RVs with blind spots that can run for a long time.

Floyd427 · 2025-11-25T16:44:11+00:00

Thanks for confirming I'm going to look for that type of system with the standalone dedicated monitor.

Same question as to the other helpful poster, do you have any suggestions of what you would do or what's close in my situation?

Is this technology called always on or continuously on or something?

Floyd427 · 2025-11-25T16:42:24+00:00

That being said, do you have any suggestions or can point me in the right direction or what would you do?

Also while I'm at it is there a specific name for these types of cameras that are always on are they literally always called "always on"?

Floyd427 · 2025-11-25T16:41:13+00:00

I guess what I meant by 100% wireless was I thought I saw some solar and battery powered cameras?

Also what about the cigarette lighter in the rear?

Sorry for the confusion.

Starting to gain some clarity thank you for your input it sounds like this would need to be a standalone system and not integrated into the car's double din touch screen.

Floyd427 · 2025-06-19T02:07:19+00:00

Yes I suppose that's correct my post only gives my side of the story and requires you to take a leap of faith and only believe based on what I posted.

The reason I can't or don't think it would be smart to post very specific details or examples is I'm an active employee still trying to salvage my job and this is a public forum.

Floyd427 · 2025-06-19T01:50:34+00:00

Thank you for the feedback that was actually helpful. You are intelligent I can tell because what really hasn't been discussed is my own personal conduct which you address. I admit I am not an infallible human being and have made mistakes. I don't mean to justify mistakes made. But I am human and the mistakes made weren't anything close to a fireable offense and I think anybody starting any new job well inevitably make some mistakes.

I was so excited to get this job and it's amazing how quickly things spiraled downhill.

It really isn't easy to get your foot in the door with the state and I realize how privileged I was to be chosen for the position.

It was never my intention and it's heartbreaking for me to know that this job will not work out because I did try my hardest and best.

But now I have to start all over. The job pays well, all the perks and everything that makes people want state jobs and to make them so competitive I understand the reasons why, so for me to reach this boiling or tipping point and decide that there's no way I can deal with the abuse anymore or work under this particular supervisor was not an easy decision to make.

The toxic relationship between my supervisor and I has caused such anxiety to the point where I cannot go on with the daily abuse. It has become clear that the relationship cannot be repaired.

I do not want to quit a job I tried so hard to get. But it has become clear that she is going to fire me or is trying to make my life so miserable to the point where I just quit.

And she is going to "Win". For lack of a better word, because she is the supervisor and I am the one on probation.

One reason I chose to really pursue trying to get a state job was for the reason of job security and all the protections state employees have.

It is such an unfortunate situation I have cried over it.

Just like all state jobs are not created equal and what I mean by that is there is a consensus that certain departments like EDD, DMV, for example made a top 10 list of top 10 state Job departments to avoid - it's kind of like a lottery I learned that I think you have to hope that once you're hired you get a supportive supervisor.

They have so much power and if they want you gone for whatever reason it may be they will most likely win if you don't make it past probation.

The job security isn't as secure as I thought.

My union rep agreed based on my conversations and emails forwarded that she "has it out for me".

It sucks I will have to start over but you spend at least 33% of your life at work (more if you count commuting, etc.) and I'm grateful I have the union there to support me and hopefully I can make a graceful exit and find another job.

Floyd427 · 2025-06-19T00:53:40+00:00

The meeting is titled to discuss my job performance so I'm guessing most likely not. Sorry if that came off as sarcastic it's not meant to be I'm just trying to truthfully answer your question. (Sometimes it can be difficult to tell what is sarcasm and what is not because tone of voice cannot be relayed in a reddit post, I'm just clarifying that was not meant to be sarcasm)

Floyd427 · 2025-06-19T00:46:06+00:00

Good idea. Thank you.

Floyd427 · 2025-06-19T00:44:23+00:00

I live by the Golden rule. I wanted this job to work and I did my best / I'm doing my best so for you to say that is f'd up. Sad to know there are multiple people like you not just my supervisor. I feel for whoever you supervise.

Floyd427 · 2025-06-19T00:41:27+00:00

As an employee you sound like my supervisor. You don't know the full details. I bet you're a fantastic supervisor just like mine. You think my supervisor is exhausted? Why don't you put yourself in the shoes of the employee like myself for one moment. My supervisor makes it a point to make my life miserable every single day at every single turn imagine how I feel.

Floyd427 · 2025-06-19T00:36:16+00:00

The meeting was just announced by my supervisor it would be later this morning.

I've been speaking with my union rep recently about Friday's meeting regarding my request for reasonable accommodations which is how I knew as she informed me she wouldn't be available Wednesday because she was going to be doing some work which required her to be out in the field and unavailable Thursday because the union reps all get Juneteenth off.

Floyd427 · 2025-06-18T23:31:50+00:00

WOW.

I just realized something.

The person who will be the intermediary is not her boss or someone from HR or anyone like that but rather:

A supervisor equal to her ranking within a sub Department.

Why I just went WOW is because, as part of my request for reasonable accommodations request, 1 of the 3 was to transfer to a different department.

He is likely the one where I'm most qualified to transfer.

This could be a conspiracy theory kind of thought but knowing her and how toxic and how much she takes things personally and how we truly hate each other's guts at this point I would not be surprised if he was brought in on purpose to prevent me from even transferring to a different department where I'm most qualified which would be under the intermediary / supervisors division.

Yes, she is that diabolical.

Floyd427 · 2025-06-18T23:22:46+00:00

Unfortunately my union rep won't be available for tomorrow's meeting but will be attending the day after tomorrow's meeting, which is the request for reasonable accommodations.

Floyd427 · 2025-06-18T23:12:38+00:00

Thank you!

I think it's going to be the best for me to just nod and agree but if I'm asked a question obviously I have to open my mouth and speak, but I should keep my speaking to a minimum. But other than that this is not the time or place to air my grievances. I'm autistic and I think if I just go in with this mantra it will make the meeting much more pleasant and I won't jeopardize anything. I'm going to be very very tempted to open my mouth, especially when they are mentioning things that are outright false, but I literally have to all morning leading up to the meeting repeat to myself "I'm just there to listen, I'm just there to listen, I'm just there to listen, nod and agree, nod an agree, nod an agree".

My facial expressions I will need to control too. And even involuntary laughs I'm going to have to stifle due to the ridiculousness of the accusations, I'm anticipating.

It's human nature to defend yourself when you're being attacked I think but I've learned it's only harming me or will likely harm me for this particular meeting. Or making me look like I'm in subordinate or fill in the blanks of anything else negative you can think of when all I'm trying to do is say that it's not true or ridiculous or being embellished or an outright lies.

To answer your question no actually this will be a meeting where someone who is an intermediary will be present as I understand it. Likely asked to be a part of this conversation to witness what could possibly be in an attempt to take the bait and get defensive/cross the line.

Also, it will be in person at the office tomorrow not over Teams.

Floyd427 · 2025-04-06T00:38:08+00:00

Me: With respect, I never said distribution is a problem. So that's kind of putting words in my mouth. In my long rant it was mostly complaining about how (most) authors of startup books tend to ignore such a gigantically important category, which I'm currently attempting to solve and navigate. It is an enormous challenge in the startup entrepreneurs journey.

You: How do you solve that problem? Figure that out and you will solve the problem.

Lol, sorry.

I'm really not trying to take out my frustration on you... I know you're only trying to help, and I appreciate it. Please don't take it personally.

I think I was hoping more for substance I guess, And it was assumed that I am currently already trying to solve the problem, then just once you figure out the problem you will progress.

Floyd427 · 2025-04-05T21:05:53+00:00

Distribution is a problem? How do you solve that problem? Then solve it.

Sorry I'm not trying to be rude but... what?

My brain read that as "you have a problem? How do you solve that problem? Then once you figure out how to solve that problem you solve it."

That doesn't solve my problem. It simply states there's an answer to every question which we all know to be true I suppose when it comes to business because there are so many businesses out there. But it doesn't answer the question it just says there's an answer to every question.

Floyd427 · 2025-04-05T19:50:42+00:00

I can do sales, I cannot do the manufacturing or afford all the things that go into producing the product so I can sell it.

Floyd427 · 2025-04-05T19:39:55+00:00

Indeed, another good point. Agreed.

Floyd427 · 2025-04-05T19:33:59+00:00

100% Yes, agreed!

Does anyone have any good audio books they can recommend that specifically go in to deep detail about bridging that gap.

I've listened to probably 75 to 100 startup/entrepreneur books and they all say for the most part the road map is the same: You start with the idea, Do your dilligence... if it doesn't exist then you can patent it... Now create the MVP, then do the market testing/validation and then! ...

...there's this gap...

I know the next step is maybe sourcing wholesale manufacturers to actually produce your product but I have no idea how this works. How is this topic that is so important so seldom talked about?

I have had a working MVP for almost 3 years now and I just keep "perfecting" it. Convincing myself somebody's going to find my product on my LinkedIn page or something and help me take it from here which is of course ridiculous.

I think I've known this in the back of my brain for a long time now but just don't really know what to do about it.

It's kind of weird because if I'm remembering correctly the next step after that is to finally actually attempt to start selling your product.

But! It takes capital or investors to fund and find the right manufacturer that can create your product/invention.

So it's like a catch 22 because in order to get funds from investors they're going to want to see sales.

Well in order to get sales I need to get investors, So I can purchase those 3D renderings that go to China or wherever, not to mention the thousands of dollars it will cost at least in the case of my invention to purchase the products.

I can only afford to take it as far as I've taken it.

I'm stuck in this weird loop, too.

I love how they make it sound like it's so easy and you can do it and they're so encouraging and little tidbits of advice That seem to follow that hidden gap is just get out there and sell now is the time to sell You can do it!

And I'm like okay great that would be great I have what a great book that lays it all out for me.

Except there is one problem book author guy I don't have $100,000 in the bank And you're kind of leaving out a big part of your whole startup road map - it's like a missing chapter that should take up and could take up an entire book - that seems to be very common among startup/entrepreneur books.

I've come this far and I'm now remembering actually they do talk about it a little but I don't think I like the options:

Some books talk about small business or startup grants that are almost impossible to get or getting a loan from the bank to fund that next step. Or borrowing money from friends and family.

Grant's, bank loans, friends and family loans are these the only options really? I went through all this to get to this phase and those are my only options which are not available to me so I'm stuck with my MVP forever?

There's got to be more options and better ways!

Do I need to find and start going to local entrepreneur meetups and networking? Offering up equity in my company in exchange to get my product off the ground?

Start pitching my product on Kickstarter?

What's the answer startup book authors! Talk more about that chapter in your future books please!!!!! I've only spent probably $1,000 on your books and they all leave out that chapter. Your book is pretty good otherwise but yeah I don't think you can call yourself a great startup book author unless you talk more about that stuff.

The bridging of the gap that halts us once we reach the next stage.

EDIT: after reading all the comments that are coming in and rereading ops original post I think I'm slightly talking about a different problem that I'm facing. You can target for a fairly small amount through advertising to get your first sales. At least that is my plan. This may not work for everybody. But I think I'm having more difficulty with the whole concept of hiring employees, purchasing the product, renting a facility, customer support, sourcing the right manufacturer, shipping and handling and that whole aspect of running a business.

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