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FatboySlimThicc t1_jach8fo wrote

Reply to comment by raff7 in [OC] Earnings data from all my orders as a food courier! by KrazyKev03

I don't know where you live but where I live there usually is a service fee and sometimes there's even an additional delivery fee, and a tip is expected on top of all that. That's how an $8 sandwich will end up costing $23

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raff7 t1_jackix1 wrote

Well.. that’s just a scam lol I live in Europe.. here you have usually a delivery fee (around $1 or $2 but often this is waived if the order is big enough ) and sometimes a service fee of a few dollars.. but no tip is expected

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gust-of-wind-dance t1_jacjzzd wrote

And hardly any of that goes to the driver…stop using these apps

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FatboySlimThicc t1_jadrm6e wrote

I don't use any of the "big" delivery apps anymore. I usually just order pickup directly from the restaurants now. Delivery is a scam.

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restform t1_jacnw15 wrote

Why tf are the drivers using the apps then? Seems kinda odd

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ComparisonPlus5196 t1_jacp4s7 wrote

How else would the driver get an order? Start calling up restaurants and asking if they need a driver? Well, most restaurants only deliver through the apps now since it’s cheaper than paying an employee. The gig economy changed the game completely and relies on cheap unscheduled labor. The “perks” are supposed to be: Be your own boss, pick your own hours, work only as much as you want. In reality, they need to work 60+ hour weeks to survive or have another job that pays more.

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TheMelv t1_jaddxqw wrote

There's actually a space for it. I was out of town on a job and a guy orders McD delivered and it was a lady and her friend talking with a kid in the back seat. I'm sure it's a godsend for new parents, not too many jobs let you bring your kid. I've done it for side money because where I live, most of it is done by cyclists and I like to bike anyway. Feel a little guilty though because I know others might really need the money more than me. It's really rough though for people that depend on it for their income 100% it is nice to be completely independent and not have to deal with any kind of boss or supervisor.

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IMovedYourCheese t1_jad51ho wrote

Drivers make decent money with delivery apps. And they are adults who can figure out whether a job is worth it to them or not. You don’t have to push your morality on others. Let people drive if they want, and let people order if they want.

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Tru35lang t1_jaenqse wrote

Would be much cheaper and easier at that point to either cook yourself or go get it yourself lol

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FatboySlimThicc t1_jaer0qr wrote

Yeah I hardly ever go out for anything I can make at home myself. I haven't been to Taco Bell in almost 3 years now LOL. Pretty much the only takeout I get now is fried chicken (not worth the hassle), sushi, a few Chinese food dishes, and pizza from my favorite place.

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