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Uber driving in the mean time

Discussion in 'Jobs & Careers' started by yazmatic, Apr 24, 2016.

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  1. Apr 25, 2016 at 9:22 AM
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    In a perfect world people could study what they want without having to worry about making a decent living. No such thing as a perfect world though!
     
    yazmatic, Apr 25, 2016
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  2. Apr 25, 2016 at 9:23 AM
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    Would have been nice to have gotten the memo $20,000 ago.
     
    TacomaZL, Apr 25, 2016
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  3. Apr 25, 2016 at 9:24 AM
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    Not in this world at least lol
     
    TacomaZL, Apr 25, 2016
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  4. Apr 25, 2016 at 9:24 AM
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    I wouldn't be too discouraged. Physics is cool as fuck!
     
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  5. Apr 25, 2016 at 9:28 AM
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    For my senior project I am designing a solid state magnetic ride suspension system to replace traditional Struts. Is it likely to be the next big thing? No, but if this forum has taught me anything about people is that you guys are willing to put down thousands of dollars for cool shit...and physics makes cool shit lol.
     
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  6. Apr 25, 2016 at 9:42 AM
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    solid point man. who knows....it could very well become a thing
     
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  7. Apr 25, 2016 at 9:49 AM
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    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    I wonder if I could get one of the more expensive uber levels... I have 7 seats.

     
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  8. Apr 25, 2016 at 10:36 AM
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    you definitely could
     
    yazmatic, Apr 25, 2016
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  9. Apr 30, 2017 at 9:23 AM
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    Farmer_Ted I WANT A TACO!

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    It costs .61 cents a mile for you to drive. That's driving 15k a year. Starts going up after that. This includes maintence, fuel, wear, insurance & other basic expenses.

    So, if you're not making at least three times that. You're loosing money, but you're still not making minimum wage. Reason why taxis are expensive.

    Also, you'll need a taxi permit & I'd let your insurance know what you're doing. Uber says they have enough insurance, but i wouldn't hold my breath. And if something does happen and your insurance finds out you were using your vehicle like a taxi & they didn't know. They coukd tell you to 'F' off and it's your problem.

    From everything I've heard, read, & people I've talked to. You don't make shit for money. Plus you're a contractor, so taxes & SS doesn't come out of your check. So, you'll pay 25% of each pay towards that come time to file for taxes. What happens if you don't have the money to pay? Tuff shit...
     
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