A millennial who quit teaching to be a full-time Uber and Lyft driver made $36,000 in 8 months — but thinks it's better as a part-time gig

• Aaron Lavender gave up teaching in 2022 to work as a full-time Uber and Lyft driver. 
• But he said ride-hailing is more profitable and sustainable as a part-time gig. 
• He said the pay is inconsistent and that he worries about being banned by the platforms. 

When the 2022 school year came to a close, Aaron Lavender, then an elementary school teacher in Colorado, decided that he needed a break from a job that was often "unbelievably stressful."