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Gig work is getting less profitable

Sun, 12/10/2023 - 06:13

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber eats delivery drivers socializing — The gig economy is booming in the US, but many workers have found it challenging to make decent money.
Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, gig-economy, gig-workers, Uber

DoorDash and Uber Eats removed the option to tip when placing your order in NYC — and added a new extra fee

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 11:32

Tech Insider

doordash bike — Delivery drivers in NYC will earn more in active hourly wages, but getting a tip might be harder.
REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

Retail, Tech, Tipping, DoorDash, doordash-tips, uber-eats, delivery-drivers

A Florida Gen Xer started driving for DoorDash after his business shuttered. He shares 2 tips for increasing your earnings on the app.

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 10:53

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Jeff Greene, 55, has used DoorDash driving to pay the bills while he figures out his next career steps.
Jeff Greene

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, gig-economy

Why older Americans are ditching retirement to drive for Uber and Lyft

Tue, 12/05/2023 - 10:23

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

retired uber lyft drivers — Some older Americans who appeared to leave the workforce in recent years are working in the gig economy to support their finances.
(Left) Omar Ford, (Middle) Jeff Hoenig, (Right) Wesley Johnson

economy, Careers, gig-work, Drivers, Uber, Lyft, Retirement

You Can Now Order Best Buy With DoorDash, but You Shouldn't

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 11:30

Gizmodo

Want your tech delivered to your home with the same anxiety-inducing speed as your local pizza delivery guy? DoorDash said it was now working with Best Buy to offer door-to-door delivery for tech products, though your average food delivery guy might need a bigger bike if he’s to lug that massive 50-inch flatscreen…