[Reynob Moore]

This is an interesting topic because in all honesty Im not really sure why. In some areas you can make fast and decent money with flexible hours and is a service that people need. Whats so wrong about keeping a clean nice smelling vehicle and picking up people who could potentially be getting DUIs or even worse.

It just feels like its not a respected industry.

I used to work in an office and was the highest paid non manager there. I was making 16$ an hour and was the highest producer there. And there was a lot of stress and BS involved not to mention I was basically and 8-5 Slave. I can do better than that driving, making my own hours, going out and talking to random people who are generally nice and friendly, and its a somewhat enjoyable job at times.

But the fact that it feels like its being looked down upon turns me off of going out there and really busting my ass for 70 hours a week and bringing in thousands a month from this, which is absolutely possible in my market.

Would love to hear peoples thoughts on this. How do you deal with the fact that there is somewhat of a stigma attached to being a rideshare driver? Or is it all imaginary.

 

[1.5xorbust]

I do it part time in the very early mornings and don’t advertise that I’m doing it with trade dress.

 

[oldfart]

I havent felt any lack of respect, In fact, quite the opposite.. Part of it may be my age.. Folks really do respect their elders (most of the time) But I think the big thing is that I respect the folks that get in my car, and I expect them to respect me. There will always be exceptions but most of the time you get what you give.

 

[heynow321]

It’s looked down upon for the same reason fast food is looked down upon. Generally unskilled (although we know it takes brains and a yuge work ethic to actually do well) and a low barrier to entry. Ask any passengers you get about their previous boober drivers and they will all have nightmare stories. There are way more incompetent drivers than competent ones so they set the tone for the industry

 

[Carblar]

Pax generally are fine.

The disrespect comes from Uber corporate and their pathetic driver support. It's inhuman

 

[polar2017]

Nothing wrong with being an Uber/Lyft Driver.

 

[Coachman]

My brother is a manager at an aerospace company making great money and very high stress. He mentioned not long ago how ubering sounded so appealing compared to the stress he was under and his wife just about died.

 

[Rickshaw]

Cabbie. That's how people look at us. Go figure if it's respectable.

 

[Pax Collector]

Although I could care less what pax think of what I do deep down, I have yet to hear them express that thought out loud. Most are appreciative and inquisitive, some are just A-holes by nature and some won't even say a word. Either way, I'm getting my peanuts and my car is slowly dying.

 

[Reynob Moore]

A small thing caused his wife to go to hell like that.

 

[Over/Uber]

My brother is a manager at an aerospace company making great money and very high stress. He mentioned not long ago how ubering sounded so appealing compared to the stress he was under and his wife just about died.

Well, yeah, that's because she can't imagine sacrificing her lifestyle if her sugar daddy takes a yuge pay cut.

People "look down upon" anyone they feel is beneath them for any reason, real or imagined. You can say it's because it's unskilled or low skilled but there are old money millionaires who look down upon the get-rich-quick millionaires, as if the old money is legit and earned while the new is dumb luck.

 

[Reynob Moore]

When someone "doesnt say a word" I dont look at it personal at all.

 

[Dammit Mazzacane]

But the fact that it feels like its being looked down upon turns me off of going out there and really busting my ass for 70 hours a week and bringing in thousands a month from this, which is absolutely possible in my market.

It boils down to that the passengers don't care if you're busting your balls. How they treat you likely reflects on how they treat people in the service industry.
TNC service is an end to a means for them to get from point A to point B. There is little personal relationship built in. They won't be seeing you again unless you leverage contacts for black car service, etc.
To the general public, two mindsets might creep in: 1) That guy is hustling to get extra money for bills/vacations/goods/etc. or 2) That poor sap is driving people around when he could be looking for a better job. Overall, nobody will say "what a great company to work for!" and people won't say "Wow! That job has upward mobility!" for there is none. You are essentially the boss and CEO of a transportation contracting company. It's just that the "usual contracts" offered don't have much high-grossing worth.
$3.50 liquor store run fratboy is a good example.

 

[henrygates]

Who cares? I need to do the job they paid for and move on. I don't need a gold star or beaming admiration. A little humility goes a long way.

 

[LoveBC]

This is an interesting topic because in all honesty Im not really sure why. In some areas you can make fast and decent money with flexible hours and is a service that people need. Whats so wrong about keeping a clean nice smelling vehicle and picking up people who could potentially be getting DUIs or even worse.

It just feels like its not a respected industry.

I used to work in an office and was the highest paid non manager there. I was making 16$ an hour and was the highest producer there. And there was a lot of stress and BS involved not to mention I was basically and 8-5 Slave. I can do better than that driving, making my own hours, going out and talking to random people who are generally nice and friendly, and its a somewhat enjoyable job at times.

But the fact that it feels like its being looked down upon turns me off of going out there and really busting my ass for 70 hours a week and bringing in thousands a month from this, which is absolutely possible in my market.

Would love to hear peoples thoughts on this. How do you deal with the fact that there is somewhat of a stigma attached to being a rideshare driver? Or is it all imaginary.

If you're in SF your rates are higher than most of the country save for Seattle and NYC.

Uber and Lyft are seen as cheap, and that's what it is, you are willingly providing that nice clean ride for below cost. If you sell your service for cheap then that is the level of respect that comes with it.

 

[tohunt4me]

This is an interesting topic because in all honesty Im not really sure why. In some areas you can make fast and decent money with flexible hours and is a service that people need. Whats so wrong about keeping a clean nice smelling vehicle and picking up people who could potentially be getting DUIs or even worse.

It just feels like its not a respected industry.

I used to work in an office and was the highest paid non manager there. I was making 16$ an hour and was the highest producer there. And there was a lot of stress and BS involved not to mention I was basically and 8-5 Slave. I can do better than that driving, making my own hours, going out and talking to random people who are generally nice and friendly, and its a somewhat enjoyable job at times.

But the fact that it feels like its being looked down upon turns me off of going out there and really busting my ass for 70 hours a week and bringing in thousands a month from this, which is absolutely possible in my market.

Would love to hear peoples thoughts on this. How do you deal with the fact that there is somewhat of a stigma attached to being a rideshare driver? Or is it all imaginary.

When the company you work with, UBER, has deep rooted Disrespect for All Drivers ( was founded on driver hatred) how could you expect public respect ?

If De Beers released diamonds for the price of gravel, would anyone want a ring ?

Uber devalued the Product.

We are the Product.

With Uber
Diamond rings are in bubble gum machines.
Got a Quarter ?

Uber has Trained the public to Disrespect you.

" Your own Personal Driver"

" No Need to Tip " !

 

[LoveBC]

When the company you work with, UBER, has deep rooted Disrespect for All Drivers ( was founded on driver hatred) how could you expect public respect ?

If De Beers released diamonds for the price of gravel, would anyone want a ring ?

Uber devalued the Product.

We are the Product.

With Uber
Diamond rings are in bubble gum machines.
Got a Quarter ?

Poo pax wanna poo five nickels instead.

 

[tohunt4me]

Poo pax wanna poo five nickels instead.

It only gets worse.

Piss Poor Marketing.

" LOWER RATES MEANS MORE MONEY "!

Flying Cars !

Company NOT DEALING IN REALITY !

UNSUSTAINABLE !!!

 

[RIchB_IV]

Oh yes, just like any other unskilled job, only few people know that I drive even though sometimes it is once in a while. People gotta do what they gotta do though in terms of income.

I mean if you were to rent a room, house, apartment, etc... from me and say you drive for ride share company, I will really question it with some more verification.

Always keep in mind though, depending on what you drive, driving might actually be costing you more in terms of depreciation.

You should really focus on somehow taking advantage of driving for ride share companies to establish connections, score a job, or maybe even become partner in something?

 

[touberornottouber]

I realize most people do not see it the way I do but the way I see it is that every job takes almost the same degree of skill and comments such as "anyone could do this" are ignorant. I mean being a CEO or business owner isn't necessarily harder than being an Uber driver (I've been both). The same with being a mathematician or a nuclear physicist. Most people could do those jobs if they put their mind to it and wanted to do them. The latter is the real snag more so than the former.

I don't really look down on anyone who works. Usually I don't look down on those who do not work either. It's all a choice. You could work like crazy and choose to be in an office all the time and on call 24/7 to make $300,000 a year. Or you could decide to do something else and be more free. It's about what is important to you. It is your choice. Every choice comes with some sacrafices.

As for how others think, well, most people are ignorant anyway. You know what is best for you much more than they know what is best for you.