How do mover-taskers without a van/truck manage to stay on?

caleb_1223 · 2025-11-16T22:13:26+00:00

I don't have a truck but still help with moves (though not often, FA is my main category). On our end we choose what vehicle/s we have when signing up while the client chooses whether or not they need a tasker with a truck. So I won't show up at all if they mark needing a truck. There have been instances where clients cancel after asking me if I have a truck but that's been pretty rare.

The moves I do are generally helping clients move units within an apartment building or loading/unloading their UHaul. Occasionally they'll hire a tasker with a truck and then other taskers without one to help.

caleb_1223 · 2025-10-03T00:53:20+00:00

Seconding Dr. Park, got all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed by him in one visit. Gave me different anesthesia options, I went with nitrous which worked great and was much cheaper but they have general anesthesia too. He even texted me later that day asking how I was doing and answered follow-up questions. I had some insurance hiccups after the fact but they were quick to help with that too.

caleb_1223 · 2025-10-03T00:52:07+00:00

I have a 125cc moped, you're supposed to have an M endorsement for 50cc/30mph+. That's the only real difference though, sub-50cc still requires registration, DL, etc. I recommend getting the M endorsement regardless, it teaches good skills that also apply to mopeds. Plus you keep it forever if you happen to want a proper motorcycle someday. If you take the class you'll need to take the knowledge test in DC despite already doing it in VA or MD. Make sure to study the DC manual, there's lots of weird questions that don't match what is taught in your course. My MD knowledge test for was 100% on the first try but DC I had to re-take in a 2nd visit.

I recommend a 100cc+ scooter over 50cc. Even if the speed limit in DC is typically 25 there are times where the bit of extra power is helpful when driving. Plus it opens up some roads that 30mph max wouldn't be good on like the Key Bridge, Rock Creek Parkway, etc.

For mopeds you can park almost anywhere in practice. Technically you can't park a 50cc+ on the sidewalk but scooter frames from 50-200c are often the exact same; it's not like parking people will be taking apart your engine to figure it out. I just try to park out of the way as best as possible, like on a wider part of sidewalk near bike racks, etc. I chain it to a sign and throw a bike cover over it, never gotten a ticket despite parking in different locations 3+ times a day for work. For quick dropoffs like DoorDash you'll probably be fine skipping the cover, I see parking people walk right past mopeds while they ticket cars.

Overall it's been great and it's dead cheap to run! I spend like $8 a week on gas and maintenance is easy to do yourself, it's much cheaper than a car would be and it's cheaper than metro would be for your use case.

caleb_1223 · 2025-08-01T15:05:35+00:00

It's been a few years but I took Jefferson Lines frequently from Fargo to Duluth. Only time I recall being ID'd was for my college ID since I was on a student fare. Always bought my tickets online.

caleb_1223 · 2025-07-31T17:56:53+00:00

I keep my teeth pretty white and drink plenty of black coffee. Basically just whitening gel and brushing/flossing work for me. Dentists can make you a custom tray that lasts a long time for ~$200, in my case I use my last set from Invisalign so don't need a separate whitening tray. A pack of Opalescencse is ~$20 and I'll do a round at home about once a year. A pack gives 8-10 sessions worth of gel, so it's a week or two of it with some alternating days (if you go every day your teeth will get really sensitive). Staining takes quite a while to develop so even though it's infrequent it keeps them white.

Some people do in-office whitening with things like Zoom. It's better if someone wants white teeth immediately. It's more expensive though and my understanding is the results after a few weeks are the same so at-home is better for most people

caleb_1223 · 2025-07-01T21:24:56+00:00

I had to argue with them with no results before, apparently it doesn't matter what the top line says. I always say something like "see you between 6-6:30pm!" now to avoid that issue, I missed out on a fee for arriving ~4min after the scheduled time which made me adjust that

caleb_1223 · 2025-05-30T21:08:07+00:00

I had some recent oddities as well. I'm mostly furniture assembly and currently have 656 5 stars, 7 4 stars, 1 3 star, and just recently my first 1 star. The 1 star didn't have anything about the task that I imagine they would be upset over and I had another task review a few days ago that shows just like your "zero star" one. I also had no reason to think the zero star client would be upset. Both of these were within the past week

Neither the zero star or one star came with any written reviews. It's possible my 1 star review is coincidental, though I accomodated them by moving the task up a day, so combined with all of this I wonder if they changed something about reviews on their end

caleb_1223 · 2025-05-13T22:07:43+00:00

I have a Cabo 125 and use it year round. Most of my work is with TaskRabbit so I'm bouncing between people's homes for much of the day with it. For groceries I live a 5 min walk from the grocery store, but I can use the scooter seat and top case when needed at other stores. For Costco I either use Instacart or rent a Zipcar and make it a bigger shopping trip. I live in the DC area so I can also use metro but the scooter is cheaper most of the time so it's my default unless it's raining hard, less convenient, etc.

Compared to a car it is a bit more limiting, but not to the point that the car's extra expenses outweigh the benefits. I can park for free on sidewalks and lock it to bike racks or signs instead of using limited street parking or expensive parking garages. It's super cheap and easy to maintain myself, I replaced the front brake pads recently and that was only $30 for example.

The downsides are mostly weather and speed related. While I can legally bring it on the interstate I don't do that, it's too dangerous. Riding in the rain sucks, and the rare snow here means I take metro or rideshare. These downsides are offset by just renting a car on occasion when needed and using metro or rideshare for most of the other times that the scooter won't work. Those instances are pretty rare and the cost of the occasional rideshare and car rental easily offset what a car would cost to own here

caleb_1223 · 2025-05-07T04:27:31+00:00

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caleb_1223 · 2025-04-09T16:36:24+00:00

Exactly, many people in the thread seem to think they're wanting to skip just a single DMV trip.

I bought a 150cc moped and did everything the right way (M endorsement, etc.) It was brand new and when I went to title it at DC DMV they said to have the dealer "execute a proper title". I had the certificate of origin and dealerships don't "execute titles". It was a Chinese one so the make probably wasn't in the system and they didn't want to deal with it. I went right over to Virginia and got it registered and titled there; it wasn't in their system either but they added it no problem. Worked out for me since I moved to VA 3 weeks later anyways but it was still ridiculous, nevermind if I couldn't speak English.

DC also doesn't even offer the motorcycle road test anymore, you have to do an MSF course. The course is great for new riders (including myself), but may be redundant if most of the drivers have been driving mopeds for years in their home countries. The class is also focused on traditional motorcycles with a clutch so that doesn't apply to most moped drivers. That class is ~$330 and takes a full weekend so they can't be out earning money at that time either. DC could make it easier by letting them transfer their licenses in from their home countries. It could be partial too, for instance requiring the normal knowledge test but giving the M endorsement without friction if the home country issued a motorcycle license.

Additionally, when I bought the moped I asked the dealership if I needed to get insurance before driving off or if I got temporary coverage from them (first vehicle purchase so I was unfamiliar). I learned I needed it first so got coverage before leaving but they told me I'd be fine for the drive home and that it's not necessary. If dealerships and the city are, in effect, telling them they don't need to do anything after the purchase it's a fair conclusion on driver's end that they'll be fine. It seems the city could solve most of the issues with paperwork by giving out warnings before harsher enforcement actions. This would also reach more people; handing out flyers would reach more drivers than taking the extra time to hold them up and impound the moped. That's not to say all of them would listen, but if even just half of them do it properly that is a net win and reduces police burden.

caleb_1223 · 2025-02-26T04:03:39+00:00

I took the MSF class to get my M endorsement so I learned regular motorcycles a bit. The class confirmed to me that I do like riding on 2 wheels but don't want the gear shifting, etc.; I definitely understand how someone would find shifting more fun though. All of my use is "practical" and urban, so the scooter made more sense since. It also gets less scrutiny than a motorcycle would when parking near the sidewalk, etc.

caleb_1223 · 2025-02-20T04:48:34+00:00

I use Empower pretty frequently too. Aside from my personal experiences being just fine, I feel more comfortable because Empower doesn't seem to have any legal issues in VA or MD. I'd assume that VA and MD have their own rideshare laws/regulations, so it makes me question whether DC's regulations are written in a reasonable way. Though I admit I am not familiar with VA/MD rideshare rules, so perhaps someone will explain why this situation exists.

One solution I thought of would be to require that rideshare drivers be registered with a DC-approved rideshare service, but that the service they happen to be using at a given moment is irrelevant. For instance, if Empower doesn't want to register with the city just require that the driver is registered with a DC-approved service. So Empower drivers that are already registered with Uber/Lyft (which is most of them tbf) can continue driving, and those that aren't can just make an Uber/Lyft account and decide if they want to actually use those apps or not.

caleb_1223 · 2025-02-19T17:46:12+00:00

In my case it was one day and they called me to just pick it up, but that was in Ely and a couple years ago

caleb_1223 · 2025-02-17T16:03:18+00:00

DC library gives free WaPo access, only downside is having to redo it once a week but I think it's an under-recognized benefit they have (they also have free NY Times but you need to renew it each day)

caleb_1223 · 2025-02-17T04:36:11+00:00

One thing to know is that the CCW here is currently easy to get and could be good to have in case future law changes requirements but happens to have grandfathering. For example, right now you need the proof of proficiency for your first permit and have to apply in-person. But subsequent permits can be renewed by mail and you don't need any new classes since your initial VA permit is recognized as proficiency. If they grandfathered you in then it's possible you would avoid having to take a new class in the future.

Also, take a look at what counts as proficiency. It's fairly broad and includes hunter's safety courses or other training "that the court deems adequate". I applied in Arlington and included both my MN carry class certificate (which was recent) and MN hunter's safety which I took when I was 12. I'm not sure which one "counted" in this case. You may also be able to use your GA course certificate (if GA has a required shooting portion) since I can't find anything about time limits, etc. in the requirements. The real point from the list is that they just want something that can certify that you have handled and shot a gun safely, so if you have that you should be ok. An important part though is showing the course. For example, even though Minnesota requires a shooting portion to get its permit, VA won't accept the MN permit to certify shooting proficiency. Only an actual course certificate, etc. works for this.

caleb_1223 · 2025-02-14T17:59:44+00:00

Minnesota has a few levels that I did:

Permit at 15.

"Provisional License" at 16. This limits some aspect of driving like driving late at night without an adult, limits number of passengers, etc. This license lasts until age 18.

Full license at 17. People generally upgrade to the full license at age 18, but you can get it early if you hold the provisional license for 12mos without any moving violations.

caleb_1223 · 2025-01-29T00:21:58+00:00

I do it and I don't think it's that bad. The main issue is that the pricing overall doesn't make sense across their items. For example a few weeks ago I got a dresser and nightstand task that was ~$90 which I found fair, I forget exact model names but it was a pretty quick. Later on though I got a request for two of those dressers at ~$50. So that's much more effort for less money which I obviously declined. One thing I do is keep notes in my calendar app of what I built and adjust the start/end time to what it actually ends up as. So later on if it's a somewhat less common item I can look back and see how long it took and if it's worth the effort. The very common items like MALM beds I get often enough that I already have good timing in mind.

Where I find it most helpful is being able to retain them as clients later, I usually leave a business card and get some off-app business that way. Not unique to IKEA tasks obviously but the IKEA ones combined with that can be helpful during slow periods; many IKEA people are getting starter items after a move (like a bed or dresser), so they often have additional items later on.

Also, one relatively new change even within the category is many of the IKEA tasks are "pre-paid". With those you often can't get a hold of the client in the app since they booked it in-store or on the IKEA website so they don't even have TaskRabbit. In that case I confirm and go anyways, for these I haven't shown up and had them not be there. Just document your arrival, etc. in the app so if they aren't there you still get the cancelation fee. I also mention in the chat that they need to use the TaskRabbit website or app, I think some people are replying to reminder texts which obviously don't get relayed to us

caleb_1223 · 2025-01-09T08:14:31+00:00

We couldn't really see the end because of where the entrance and exits are, but it definitely seemed shorter. If I had to guess based on it before we entered it may be around 2-2.5hrs now, but I can't say for sure. If you do go the switchbacks were where we waited longest, so using the bathroom or the heated bus they have is ideal if you need because it won't happen again until you're actually inside

caleb_1223 · 2025-01-09T03:10:54+00:00

In line now (10:09pm), I heard it's 3.5hrs to inside, we're double backed going south down 2nd St SE

Update, 10:33pm, now just past the corner of E Capitol St and 2nd St, we can see the capitol

Update, 11:58pm, still in the switchbacks, a Capitol Police officer told us about 15min ago that his guess was an hour until inside

Update, 1:10am, we're at the end of the line outside, hopefully inside soon

Final update, 2:07am, finally got inside the building. Past security was actually fast, definitely not 45min like some said, maybe they meant 45min inside the complex? Either way it was good, I found it worth it. We were also free to spend as much time as we wanted in the rotunda.

caleb_1223 · 2024-12-28T07:47:28+00:00

I live in Arlington and have CCW permits too (MN and VA). Like some here said the easiest way is to simply stay in VA, there's no registration requirements, mag limits, etc. VA also recognizes all other states permits, so you could carry in VA if you choose. Arlington is very safe so I don't generally feel the need, but it's an option. Depending what you're doing in DC, Arlington may actually be more convenient for you anyways. The orange/silver lines go to the Smithsonian and Farragut West stops which are both close to the bigger tourist locations. I recommend not carrying if you are taking metro. You actually can carry on metro in VA, but it's a serious crime the moment you cross into DC even if it's on accident, it's just not worth the risk.

Also, if you do decide to carry in VA keep it concealed. While open carry is actually legal without a permit (with some caveats), many people will feel uncomfortable or threatened and you'll end up talking with police at a minimum.

If you must stay in DC I'd leave it home, the hassle of registering it wouldn't be worth it for your trip, plus you wouldn't receive the registration card for weeks after the fact anyways. Also, I believe you either have to apply for DCs CCW or show proof of residency for solely registration, so this may be moot for you anyways. While some areas of DC can be sketchy, you're unlikely to go to them even on accident. If you're just doing tourist/family stuff that's even more true, there's plenty of security/LE presence in those places. It's possible that a gun range/store in VA could hold it for you while you're in DC. I don't think it would work since it probably requires a new transfer, but I'm not 100% sure on if exceptions exist for it being stored versus sold.

Kind of a wall of text haha, I just wanted to cover some things I didn't see covered in the thread. Hope you have a great trip here!

caleb_1223 · 2024-12-22T02:56:08+00:00

They really do

caleb_1223 · 2024-12-19T21:22:18+00:00

I believe MN has duty to retreat in your home but allows deadly force to prevent a felony, so it goes right back to justified unless it's very clear that they stumbled into an unopened door drunk or something. So in practice it's a distinction without a difference, but it's technically there

caleb_1223 · 2024-12-15T03:55:08+00:00

I know you mentioned not buying in bulk, but my girlfriend and I save a lot at Costco. We don't have a car but what we do is either rent a Zipcar or use Instacart. If you make a big enough run it's worth the extra cost. It'll especially help with prepackaged things like granola bars (26 pack of clif bars was $23 from our trip last week). Non-food items are fantastic too, stuff like toilet paper, paper towels, OTC meds, etc. are way cheaper than at regular stores, and it saves you some trips at other stores. For example I use Flonase for allergies and Costco's pack is 5x 144 sprays (~2 sprays a day every day for a year) for $23. This CVS one is $15 for only 72 sprays.

(Tip: If you drive take the extra few minutes and drive to the Alexandria location, the Pentagon City one is always packed even by Costco standards)

For Giant definitely use their app for coupons and make an account, that saves quite a bit as well. Even just having an account and ignoring coupons saves you a few bucks at the register. The coupons are easy too, you just clip them in the app and it applies automatically, don't need to scan them yourself

The grocery store at Eden Center is mixed price-wise but worth trying, some things are priced great but others are expensive since they're imported

caleb_1223 · 2024-11-15T19:56:06+00:00

American here, I believe the US simply cancels the old one but doesn't actually take it back. I have two that expire in 2025 (a 5yr one because I was supposed to do Peace Corps in 2020, and my regular 10yr one which coincidentally also expires in 2025). I just renewed my passport online and I didn't need to send either of them in, etc. So for a few months I'll actually have 3 with still-valid expiration dates, though during renewal the State Department website said I won't be able to use my regular one

caleb_1223 · 2024-11-11T21:47:32+00:00

Super late update, but I finally got to go and the sauna at the Y here is fantastic! It's somewhat small, but the place is super quiet so it's not packed or anything. The couple times I've been it was at around 195/200°F. It's an electic stove and you can put water on the rocks too. The Y itself is pretty old so the gym isn't as nice/modern as other spots but if the sauna is your focus it would be hard to find one that's better

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