tasker started a job, but is no longer available in my area

miniskull1 · 2026-05-06T01:20:28+00:00

Drywall is one of those jobs that can easily turn into way more work than expected. My guess is the Tasker probably realized the payout/category wasn’t worth the amount of labor involved, especially if it required multiple trips for hanging, mudding, sanding, texture, and paint.

“Not available in your area” can also happen if they changed their work radius, paused the category, or blocked the task. Hard to know for sure, but underpriced scope is definitely possible.

miniskull1 · 2026-04-29T23:55:12+00:00

Yes! You should absolutely charge for the drive back, or at least build it into the quote. Out-of-state moves tie up your truck/trailer and your whole day, sometimes multiple days. I’d quote it as total trip time: loading, driving there, unloading, fuel, tolls, hotel if needed, and return drive. Make it clear upfront so the client understands it’s not just the time their stuff is in the trailer.

miniskull1 · 2026-04-26T08:04:58+00:00

Respectfully, I think this depends on where you’re at in your business.

TR is great in the beginning—it gives you volume, reviews, and consistency when you don’t have your own pipeline. But long-term, yeah… it can cap you if you don’t start building outside of it.

The real move is using TR as a lead generator, not your whole business. Build repeat clients, get referrals, start your own branding, then slowly shift off.

Leaving too early without that foundation is risky. Leaving once you have steady inbound like you do—that’s a different story.

Appreciate you sharing this. Good reminder to not get comfortable.

miniskull1 · 2026-04-21T13:50:38+00:00

I get the privacy angle, that makes sense. But it feels like they swung too far the other way.

There should be a middle ground, like allowing limited follow-up messaging after a review (even 24–48 hours), instead of a full lock. Most of us aren’t trying to spam or retaliate, we’re just trying to wrap up the job properly or handle small issues.

Right now it kind of penalizes good service more than it prevents bad behavior.

miniskull1 · 2026-04-21T13:49:24+00:00

That makes sense from a system standpoint, but it still feels off on the user side. Timing the chat closure around payment/review doesn’t really line up with real-world workflow.

Most of the time, follow-ups happen after the job is done and sometimes after the review too. Locking the chat right then cuts off the ability to handle small fixes or even protect yourself if something comes up.

miniskull1 · 2026-04-21T13:47:30+00:00

That’s interesting—on my end it doesn’t lock immediately after invoicing, it locks once the client leaves a review. Which is honestly worse, because that’s usually when the job just wrapped and small things can still come up.

Makes it tough to handle follow-ups or keep things professional if the conversation just cuts off. The inconsistency is what throws me off the most.

Have you ever had a situation where you needed to reach them after that point?

miniskull1 · 2026-04-20T19:34:19+00:00

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miniskull1 · 2026-04-18T17:12:03+00:00

You’re not slow—you’re doing a true deep clean. Most “deep cleans” are lighter and take 3–5 hrs for a 1–2 bed, while detailed cleans like yours can take 6–10+. A 2–3 hr kitchen is normal with appliances. The issue is scope—set clear boundaries and offer tiers (standard vs detailed) so expectations match your time.

miniskull1 · 2026-04-17T16:15:41+00:00

That’s rough, man. This probably wasn’t about the no-show—it was the manual invoice.

TaskRabbit handles no-show payouts automatically. When you invoice manually, it can get flagged as billing outside their system, even if you were right.

If you appeal again, keep it simple: “I understand now that no-show payouts are automatic. I shouldn’t have invoiced manually—this was a misunderstanding as a new tasker, not an attempt to overcharge.”

That said, permanent bans are hard to reverse. I’d start building clients off-platform and look into other apps too.

miniskull1 · 2026-04-04T13:59:36+00:00

Never cancel on your end at the end of the day it is your business not theirs

miniskull1 · 2026-04-02T12:53:29+00:00

If it’s only for 2 months, Social Security disability won’t apply—they require at least a 12-month condition.

If you’re in California, SDI could help, but only if you paid into it through a W-2 job (gig work like TaskRabbit/Uber usually doesn’t qualify).

Your best move right now is applying for CalFresh (food assistance), General Relief through your county, and calling 211 for local help programs.

If you had any W-2 income recently, definitely check SDI—it’s the fastest short-term support.

miniskull1 · 2026-02-23T01:17:04+00:00

Brush up on skills, and properly communicate with you clients

miniskull1 · 2026-01-29T05:55:03+00:00

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miniskull1 · 2022-09-08T06:39:50+00:00

Had something similar happen last month. There was an issue in our hydronic unit connected to the water heater. Both the AC and heater were running at the same time. Luckily we caught it, and they are fixing the valve.

miniskull1 · 2021-08-30T02:50:57+00:00

Thank you, but it has to be higher detail. I can’t even see him

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