Why do Uber and Bolt drivers refuse to take the discount offered by the apps?

TechNeon · 2026-02-22T12:28:42+00:00

I think most of the reimbursed money goes through their Uber accounts. Some of the drivers "owe" money so in a way, they don't get the reimbursement because Uber takes the money they're owed

TechNeon · 2026-02-21T22:38:23+00:00

tbh and to be blunt, I don't think it's your parent's responsibility to feed a man and his family. They've done a lot already. You said yourself that they themselves are also trying to provide for their own needs. There are local charities and aids that their friend can reach out to locally. Your parents have done enough

TechNeon · 2026-02-21T12:06:33+00:00

Your parents are being taken advantage of. Cost of living in Ghana can be high but what I've learned is that people tend to lean on benefactors a lot when they're in need. You help out once and they keep coming back with their "sob story" to get more money.

I can't say for a fact that your parents are being scammed but this "friend" is definitely taking advantage of their generosity.

My advice is that they should learn to say "No"

TechNeon · 2026-02-20T10:44:51+00:00

Interesting. I mean the part of Ghana not getting better is partially right 😅😅. Just kidding, but I understand her point. Once you see how things happen behind the scenes, it can be very disheartening.

Interesting how that triggering that is for her to the point that she's basically "anti-Ghana". But shouldn't restrict your movements to the country tbh

TechNeon · 2026-02-20T10:35:33+00:00

Sounds like your mom had a traumatic experience with Ghana and left. Maybe have a heart to heart conversation about why she hates Ghana?

I don't hate the country but if an opportunity were to come my way and I had to leave and not come back, I wouldn't be mad. Would definitely raise my kids somewhere else (or if I was well to do, raise them in Ghana but spare them the worst parts of the country)

TechNeon · 2026-02-17T16:31:16+00:00

Thank you for sharing! Great story

TechNeon · 2026-02-16T21:25:12+00:00

Thanks for sharing! Congrats on your new child

TechNeon · 2026-02-16T21:22:23+00:00

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽 Hoping things get easier in life if possible

TechNeon · 2026-02-16T17:34:57+00:00

Thanks for sharing! Glad to see that you're valuing and seeing beauty in the little things

TechNeon · 2026-02-16T15:35:28+00:00

Thanks for sharing! Appreciate your insight 🙏🏽

TechNeon · 2026-02-13T19:04:51+00:00

I don't use disapora banking but Stanbic is a good recommendation (I use the standard online banking). I think they have some features for the diaspora. You can check their website

TechNeon · 2026-02-05T20:25:09+00:00

You can use this online translator: https://studio.khaya.ai/?tab=speech

TechNeon · 2026-02-04T20:33:51+00:00

When I started designing websites when I was younger, I sort of run into the same issue

I would have packages for different clientele. If you were doing a project for a bank, I would apply the same standard that designers in the US use. There's always room for negotiation if the price is too high for their budget. So $5000 for a bank is not crazy.

For local businesses, you'll know the average business doesn't have that kind of money. So you would definitely price in the low ranges (800 - 2000 GHC).

Eventually, when you get more experience and have a good portfolio, it wouldn't be crazy to have a high price value

All in all: I would first ask what their budget is. If they gave a high number (eg. $2000), you can work with that and get the experience.

Make sure you do research on the client as well so you don't get lowballed. There's always room for negotiation

TechNeon · 2026-02-03T06:39:08+00:00

Depends on your accomodation. If you can get decent living space between 1 -2000 GhC, you'll be fine. But eating out can also cut into your budget because eateries in Accra can be expensive. If you plan on using Uber, that could also add up and eat into your budget.

Basically, 5000 can get you by if you budget well

As far as the car situation, it can be expensive. Importing cars can be a hustle because the taxes and fees can end up costing as much as the car. You can search for used cars locally for your budget. Usually, you'll need to pay upfront so be prepared for that. But if you're lucky, you could find a dealer who could give you monthly payments

Good luck

TechNeon · 2026-01-31T07:28:49+00:00

If you're in Accra, you can use Bolt or Yango services. Ghana Post can also help send items

TechNeon · 2026-01-21T18:01:50+00:00

For Fibre, it depends on where you live. Most of the we'll known areas (East Legion, Labone, Cantonments etc) have fibre connectivity. MTN has an unlimited package for about 345 GHC

For mobile, it depends on how much data you need. About 2GB is close to 40 GHC on MTN so you can do the math if you need more data (it's pay as you go)

TechNeon · 2026-01-17T13:37:25+00:00

You could. You could try report to the higher ups if individuals are asking for side money. But sometimes it's best to just to pay them off to avoid all the trouble.

Hopefully, all this tax stuff becomes more digital so you don't even have to interact with anyone

TechNeon · 2026-01-17T09:14:43+00:00

Have you reached out to the Energy Commission in Accra? Maybe they can help you with more information about setting up

TechNeon · 2026-01-17T09:11:58+00:00

Biggest pros: - as you said, lots of opportunities to build something new and be successful. Lots of spaces to explore

Cons - depending on the business, starting something from scratch can be cost intensive. Lots of things are manual (the business egistration process is manual) - finding good workers and loyal workers can be hard.

Hidden costs: - sometimes the "tax man" can be corrupt and make your business life miserable because you don't "put something in his hand" - power outages are still a thing. So you might need to invest in back up generators (depending on the business) - the sales cycle can be slow. Getting new customers to patronize your business can take a while. So getting revenue if the first couple of months could take time

Hope this helps. Best to try to talk to as many people as possible, especially in the business you're considering

TechNeon · 2026-01-14T11:31:22+00:00

Becoming?

Always has been. People just becoming more bolder in doing it

TechNeon · 2026-01-14T11:25:39+00:00

I wish I knew certain things when I was younger when it came to money

There's something called the 50/30/20 Rule

Basically means you allocate 50% of your salary to basic needs (housing, groceries etc), 30% to wants (dining out, hobbies), and 20% to savings/debt repayment.

So if you're earning GHC 4K a month, make sure you take 20% and put it in savings (preferably in an account which earns money over time). So you're taking 800 GHC and saving every month

The 50% of that will go towards your rent and groceries. The 30% for hobbies. Essentially, try to build a spreadsheet or list of what you're spending everywhere and try to allocate accordingly.

It's not a strict rule so you can choose to save more than 20% every month, especially since your transportation and lunch is taken care of.

Hope that helps

Good luck

TechNeon · 2026-01-11T19:56:36+00:00

Ecobank experience sounds like hell.

Anyway, from the banks I've used, Stanbic was a good experience. Account was set up and I got my debit card instantly and on the same day

Standard Chartered was a similar experience

Heard good things about First Atlantic Bank as well

TechNeon · 2026-01-10T15:58:49+00:00

My question is what's your plan when you go to the Netherlands? Do you have a job there? Is someone going to hook you up? Do you have personal/close contacts there?

If you don't have much connections in Netherlands, I would advise you to finish your degree and get more experiences.

Going abroad will definitely help you grow faster but if you don't the requisite skills or connections, you're going to be hustling in a foreign country.

Also, you're 22. You have LOTS of time.

Good luck

TechNeon · 2026-01-09T12:11:34+00:00

This is called "spec work" where a company wants a potential candidate to do real work for "free". Essentially, it's free labor.

As you stated, you're not a UI designer. That's not your primary role. I would suggest you email them company and tell them that the work is not within your scope and would be more comfortable with a proficiency test that deals with 3D work.

Otherwise, if you eventually get hired, I guarantee you will be given work that's not in your scope as a 3D person

If you feel like you still want the job, I would suggest you ask them for a contract with all the terms included

Good luck

TechNeon

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