jrohn92

True, I chose to put myself in this situation. My point is that tipping should be an option, but not mandatory. What the Uber drivers are doing in the article is highly unethical. The irony of it is I am building a financial planning platform for low-mid income individuals and families. I have spent years in the financial industry making good money, now I am turning into my own guinea pig. The last few months have been a healthy wake up call for me on how most people live in this country. Wall Street and Silicon Valley are sooooooo out of touch with reality. That one or two dollars means almost nothing to you, but for most people it adds up and makes a difference.

Agreed 100%, it can be annoying sometimes, but it is part of the game.

By getting a job, it will interfere with what I need to do. I make my own hours, which is very important. I do 40 hrs driving and 40 hrs on my company every week. Right now I am at the tail end of the stretch and I am already starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel (funding).

"Honey Badger does not give a sh*t, if it's hungry, it's hungry"

Thank you for the advice! I did come here with savings and got nailed with unexpected expenses. What I am working on WILL happen, it is just a matter of time. My entire life, when I have been told that I cannot do something, I have proved them wrong. The reason I pay the high rent is because this is where the resources are, this where the capital is and I like it here. I am still building my prototype and want to make sure that is done before asking for money. Also, driving has been excellent networking.

As a driver, sometimes you need to go the extra mile (no pun intended). There are times I need to help passengers carry things, go through drive throughs, catch trains using offensive driving, stopping for drunk people to puke and even serving as a makeshift therapist. The option is there, obviously I don't expect a tip for a 5 minute ride.

This is the IPO that everyone should be talking about, not Snapchat.

As a driver for Lyft who is running a startup, every penny counts to make expensive Bay Area rent. Granted, most people don't tip unless it is an airport run. I would like you to put yourself in my shoes or even someone who has children to feed and between jobs. I don't drive for Uber for a reason. Lyft legitimately cares about their drivers' well being. To you a dollar or two does not matter, but for me a good day in tips means an extra hour of time to work on my startup.