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Sherry2028

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Hi all! I signed up for UberX late 2016 and never eventually drove. I did Eats for a while and then I got a job in my profession in January last year. I am currently unemployed as my contract with the firm I was working with just came to an end just recently.
I don't plan on having permanent employment for a while. Till around mid year. So thinking of starting Uberx as I don't have much to do at the moment and I like keeping myself busy.
What do you guys suggest? Is it worth it?
I own a Toyota Yaris sedan that is Uber compliant.
 
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Sherry2028 said:
Hi all! I signed up for UberX late 2016 and never eventually drove. I did Eats for a while and then I got a job in my profession in January last year. I am currently unemployed as my contract with the firm I was working with just came to an end just recently.
I don't plan on having permanent employment for a while. Till around mid year. So thinking of starting Uberx as I don't have much to do at the moment and I like keeping myself busy.
What do you guys suggest? Is it worth it?
I own a Toyota Yaris sedan that is Uber compliant.
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Yes mate go for it.No bull.;)
 
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U8er said:
AFAIK, if you start UberX, you need to pay GST for UberEATS also.
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If you start Uber you have to start paying GST on any other business that you conduct that was previously under the $75k threshold so I'm sure it applies to Eats.
I'm taking this up with my local member - who has influence - Tony Smith
 
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Sherry2028 said:
Hi all! I signed up for UberX late 2016 and never eventually drove. I did Eats for a while and then I got a job in my profession in January last year. I am currently unemployed as my contract with the firm I was working with just came to an end just recently.
I don't plan on having permanent employment for a while. Till around mid year. So thinking of starting Uberx as I don't have much to do at the moment and I like keeping myself busy.
What do you guys suggest? Is it worth it?
I own a Toyota Yaris sedan that is Uber compliant.
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you will start with a negative balance of at least $300 to cover the new DA/HC/RWC compliance costs required
 
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Totes agree with Damo66 people think it's easy money, it isn't. Realistically for 99% of full time drivers it's hand-to-mouth after all deductions taken into account. That apart, over a period of driving will make you kinda bitter. If you have the option of and can do something else, I would suggest to go with that till you get a full time job. For a temporary gig you will end up screwing your car and bear the headache of ABN, GST, BAS, DA, HC License, RWC, etc. All, for approximately $10/hr. I am not even getting into the health effects. If all these sound disheartening, that's how it really is. That is, unless you are a part time surge warrior like Tom2828 . Then again it would take you a whole lot of time to gain that kinda experience as well as living in a good suburb (as in where there would be higher demand as well as surge). On the flip side, give it a go for few days and you would be wiser to stick to some other job, as in a real job.
 
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Toyota Yaris, log on to XL and clean up

ubermercury said:
If you start Uber you have to start paying GST on any other business that you conduct that was previously under the $75k threshold so I'm sure it applies to Eats.
I'm taking this up with my local member - who has influence - Tony Smith
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Tony Fail
 
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daredevil said:
Do it! Very easy money. 80$/hr.
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You sound like tom2828

Sherry2028 said:
Hi all! I signed up for UberX late 2016 and never eventually drove. I did Eats for a while and then I got a job in my profession in January last year. I am currently unemployed as my contract with the firm I was working with just came to an end just recently.
I don't plan on having permanent employment for a while. Till around mid year. So thinking of starting Uberx as I don't have much to do at the moment and I like keeping myself busy.
What do you guys suggest? Is it worth it?
I own a Toyota Yaris sedan that is Uber compliant.
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If you've got nothing to do, that's what Uber is there for.

They didn't renew your contract bcoz you're probably a misfit. Uber will love to have you.

When you can't get a job, you become a politician or an Uber driver.

If I requested an Uber and see a Yaris on its way, I'll cancel.
 
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Tiktak said:
You sound like tom2828

If you've got nothing to do, that's what Uber is there for.

They didn't renew your contract bcoz you're probably a misfit. Uber will love to have you.

When you can't get a job, you become a politician or an Uber driver.

If I requested an Uber and see a Yaris on its way, I'll cancel.
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Guarantee 1* with a Yaris.
 
Discussion starter · #14 ·
Hi guys! Thank you so much for your responses. Its really helpful and I learnt a lot of things I did not know. I think its not a good idea and I will not be doing it.

mysterylife38 said:
Totes agree with Damo66 people think it's easy money, it isn't. Realistically for 99% of full time drivers it's hand-to-mouth after all deductions taken into account. That apart, over a period of driving will make you kinda bitter. If you have the option of and can do something else, I would suggest to go with that till you get a full time job. For a temporary gig you will end up screwing your car and bear the headache of ABN, GST, BAS, DA, HC License, RWC, etc. All, for approximately $10/hr. I am not even getting into the health effects. If all these sound disheartening, that's how it really is. That is, unless you are a part time surge warrior like Tom2828 . Then again it would take you a whole lot of time to gain that kinda experience as well as living in a good suburb (as in where there would be higher demand as well as surge). On the flip side, give it a go for few days and you would be wiser to stick to some other job, as in a real job.
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Hey! You are absolutely right

ubermercury said:
If you start Uber you have to start paying GST on any other business that you conduct that was previously under the $75k threshold so I'm sure it applies to Eats.
I'm taking this up with my local member - who has influence - Tony Smith
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Hey! Thanks for telling me that. I did not know this.
Having already earned $54xxx this FY, I will also be looking at a higher income tax ratio.
 
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Sherry2028 said:
Hi guys! Thank you so much for your responses. Its really helpful and I learnt a lot of things I did not know. I think its not a good idea and I will not be doing it.

Hey! You are absolutely right

Hey! Thanks for telling me that. I did not know this.
Having already earned $54xxx this FY, I will also be looking at a higher income tax ratio.
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Smart decision.Do you play any instruments?If the answer is yes, go and do some busking.;)
 
#20 ·
Even more laughable when base ants try to be funny with their pathetic $8 per hour earnings

Magpies said:
Ok no BS just straight facts

Crap hourly pay
Drunk and loud riders ... At night
Frustrating when sitting in a traffic jam
Stressful when you gotta pick from CBD or in a clearway

Now the pros

Flexible
Drive for as long as you want
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Good base ants also stop illegally in the CBD for fear of the deactivation
 
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