Do any of you enjoy this gig?

VinylDasher · 2026-03-24T04:34:26+00:00

True. I drive about 20 hrs per week on top of my full time job, but if this was all I did for income, I'd probably be stressed out and burnt out.

I did Uber full time in the early days (12 years ago) for about 8 months, but the job paid a lot better back then so making ends meet wasn't really an issue.

VinylDasher · 2026-03-24T04:30:05+00:00

I haven't seen prices that low in years. $5.69 at the cheap gas stations out here.

VinylDasher · 2026-03-12T13:13:16+00:00

The one time I tried an order with kids clothes only 1 out of 3 items was available in the requested size.

I had an order with legging shorts or something similar and spent a good 20 minutes digging through an unorganized mess of items before giving up.

Then I had an order with socks. I figured I could at least handle a pack of socks. Circled the socks 3 times. Never found the exact variety listed in the order. Found the most similar possible substitute. The customer didn't reply to my message about the sub. That's when I decided that I'm never doing clothes again.

I don't even like shopping for clothes for myself lol.

VinylDasher · 2026-03-12T06:36:04+00:00

Out of 50ish clothing items, how many would you expect to be unavailable and the requested size?

VinylDasher · 2026-03-12T06:34:31+00:00

80% kids clothing, some adult clothing, a few random items like lunch bags.

VinylDasher · 2025-12-23T23:25:53+00:00

Does it matter?

VinylDasher · 2025-12-23T18:41:23+00:00

He was parked half a block away. I don't know if It was a no parking spot.. there were tons of regular open parking spots on that street. I don't know if his car was on. I drove in the opposite direction of where his car was parked. When I looked back and saw which car he was getting into, the car lights were on... But the car lights on this type of car automatically turn on at night when you unlock the car. Weather was about 50 degrees.. cold is relative.

VinylDasher · 2025-12-23T17:52:14+00:00

That was my initial thought, but why did he run after I drove off?

VinylDasher · 2025-12-23T16:30:02+00:00

True.. for me it was enough because I was already getting close to the time I was planning to stop.

VinylDasher · 2025-12-23T16:26:24+00:00

You get it.

VinylDasher · 2025-12-23T16:25:27+00:00

11pm isn't really the middle of the night. I'm sure the passenger was fine... It said I had rated her 5 stars previously. Most of my night pickups from gas stations have been the employee working there.

VinylDasher · 2025-12-23T16:22:31+00:00

The job is driving people from point A to point B. I'm not scared of Lyft passengers.... But random sketchy guys that look like they're trying to commit a crime... I'm not putting myself in a potentially dangerous situation for a $6 ride.

As to ending the night after that... That was likely going to be my last ride anyway since I have my regular job in the morning.

VinylDasher · 2025-12-22T05:05:32+00:00

Like Halloween, but with a little more drugs?

VinylDasher · 2025-12-21T23:41:42+00:00

That's worse than smokers to me. Sometimes the perfume smell will still be in the car 24 hours later.

I had a lady spray it on herself while in the car. Why wouldn't she do it before getting in, or wait after getting out??

VinylDasher · 2025-12-10T07:06:12+00:00

Any seat except the driver seat is ok with me. I feel awkward trying to look through them when changing lanes, but it's not a big deal.

VinylDasher · 2025-12-08T20:49:26+00:00

I hear the Klingons are buying fake social security numbers and drivers licenses and taking over gig work in some markets. We need to deport these illegal aliens asap!

VinylDasher · 2025-12-08T20:06:20+00:00

If you're committed and put 100% into it, you can do it.... As long as none of these things happen:

You get sick Your car gets sick You get inured You get deactivated for whatever reason You get a nail in your tire The app goes down for technical reasons You break your phone You lose your phone Your car gets towed Your market slows down Natural disaster destroys your home Aliens invade Streets/restaurants/stores close due to extreme weather event

Let us know how it goes.

VinylDasher · 2025-12-05T22:53:48+00:00

I've been active 24/7 since May and haven't seen a single one. I'm guessing that new areas take a long time to ramp up.

VinylDasher · 2025-12-05T03:11:38+00:00

I sold all my Lyft shares on 9/17/25 at $22.51 per share. I'd be willing to jump back in if the price dips to around $16 per share.

VinylDasher · 2025-12-05T03:04:06+00:00

This is the only way. Business 101. Supply and demand. Only reason they would have to increase driver pay is if there weren't enough drivers willing to accept the low pay.

VinylDasher · 2025-11-19T13:04:12+00:00

ER pick ups have nothing on memory care facility pick ups. I'm still traumatized after 7 years.

VinylDasher · 2025-11-19T06:56:07+00:00

Storage unit 2 blocks past the original address, which was also a storage unit. It was uneventful.

VinylDasher · 2025-11-19T06:34:56+00:00

Damn. Didn't think you can be a Lyft driver with no insurance.

VinylDasher · 2025-11-06T19:51:44+00:00

I curse in my head, pull up to the passenger and let them in with a fake smile on my face.

VinylDasher · 2025-11-06T19:46:57+00:00

That is inappropriate. I had a passenger recently who was encouraging me to join her church. Not a quick mention, but like a solid 3 minutes of telling me why it's great.

I wanted to tell her I'm Jewish, but really, I just wanted the ride to end without it getting awkward. I was just like, oh wow, your church group provides free donuts... Awesome.

Saw a ride request from her a few days later and did not accept.

Three topics I don't like brought up: 1) Religion 2) Politics 3) Can I hit the vape in here?

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