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A Cleveland Uber driver who made $109,000 in 2023 but only took home $17,000 shares the 3 reasons he can't quit ride-hailing: 'I continue to run into a brick wall'

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 06:03

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uber driver gig economy rideshare — A full-time Cleveland Uber driver took home $17,000 in profits last year. The driver in the story is not pictured.
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A Gen Xer with paralysis says he has no choice but to drive for Uber and Lyft to earn a paycheck — here's how he makes it work

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 06:08

Tech Insider : Economy

economy, Uber, Lyft, Driving, gig-work, Oregon, disability

An Uber and Lyft driver took 2 years off to recover from leukemia. He says the pay now isn't enough to get by anymore — and he's ready to find a new gig.

Mon, 01/15/2024 - 06:58

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Uber driver — Richard (not pictured) has driven for Uber for 11 years.
Carlina Teteris

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A millennial with a disability thought becoming a Lyft driver would give her financial freedom. Seven years later, she's struggling to make ends meet.

Tue, 12/12/2023 - 06:09

Tech Insider : Economy

economy, Uber, Lyft, gig-workers, Driving, disability, Rideshare

Starting today, your local Walmart will look slightly different inside during the mornings

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 04:00

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Walmart TV's displaying a message about the store's sensory-friendly shopping hours — During the sensory-friendly shopping hours, Walmart's TVs are set to silent and display a message about the store creating a "calmer shopping environment.”
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Retail, Tech Insider, walmart, Retail, Shopping, neurodivergent, neurodiversity

Jill Kramer, CMO of Accenture, says disability inclusion should be baked into creative briefs

Mon, 11/06/2023 - 11:04

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Jill Kramer, chief marketing and communications officer at Accenture, spoke to Insider about the importance of advancing disability inclusion.

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My disability forces me to rely on my husband's income — and it's a pill that's hard to swallow

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 07:52

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Our experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here's how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page.

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Dollar General took back job offers from applicants with high blood pressure and poor eyesight, a federal agency lawsuit claimed

Mon, 10/23/2023 - 06:32

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dollar general storefront people — Dollar General rescinded job offers to some applicants with high blood pressure or poor eyesight, the EEOC claims.
AP Photo/Eric Gay

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I left college with an ambitious 5-year plan, but now my chronic illness means I have to choose between money and health

Tue, 05/09/2023 - 16:55

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Our experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here's how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page.