ScoobyDoo
NPC
Re: Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
I 100% agree with you here. The right UBI would have been the way to go.
I 100% agree with you here. The right UBI would have been the way to go.
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Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
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Kepler
Cornell Big Red
Re: Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
"We can have a democratic society or we can have the concentration of great wealth in the hands of a few. We cannot have both."
Justice Louis Brandeis, 1941
"We can have a democratic society or we can have the concentration of great wealth in the hands of a few. We cannot have both."
Justice Louis Brandeis, 1941
Handyman
Hug someone you care about...
Re: Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
I know people that are in the gig economy...as a side hustle it is fine but if it is your primary employment you arent going to make a lot most likely. I looked into it when I moved to Seattle (driving for Uber/Lyft) because I was going to need a job quick and the pluses were way outweighed by the negatives. It hasnt changed much which is why you see many of those drivers driving for both companies ALONG WITH working for companies like Instacart or Shipt. (however that is spelled) They end up working just as hard as a regular job would anyways.
The gig economy is not an answer to any problem long term.
I know people that are in the gig economy...as a side hustle it is fine but if it is your primary employment you arent going to make a lot most likely. I looked into it when I moved to Seattle (driving for Uber/Lyft) because I was going to need a job quick and the pluses were way outweighed by the negatives. It hasnt changed much which is why you see many of those drivers driving for both companies ALONG WITH working for companies like Instacart or Shipt. (however that is spelled) They end up working just as hard as a regular job would anyways.
The gig economy is not an answer to any problem long term.
Handyman
Hug someone you care about...
Re: Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
My buddy (a Republican Small Business Owner dealing with SBA) cannot believe that anyone with an IQ over 40 doesnt see it. You cant solve this with bull****te Trickle Down. He 100% supports UBI to fix the problem
My buddy (a Republican Small Business Owner dealing with SBA) cannot believe that anyone with an IQ over 40 doesnt see it. You cant solve this with bull****te Trickle Down. He 100% supports UBI to fix the problem
ScoobyDoo
NPC
Re: Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
In fact, with the right UBI. Health Care. And Social Security. You could fix the whole ball of wax. All this event would have done is shuffle the deck.
In fact, with the right UBI. Health Care. And Social Security. You could fix the whole ball of wax. All this event would have done is shuffle the deck.
Kepler
Cornell Big Red
Re: Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
We still can if enough people get mad enough and we vote these muthaf-ckers out of office and then prosecute them into prison.
Anger can be power. D'ja know that you can use it?
We still can if enough people get mad enough and we vote these muthaf-ckers out of office and then prosecute them into prison.
Anger can be power. D'ja know that you can use it?
Re: Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
Is that just the Ralph Nader version, or did you actually find the quote?
Is that just the Ralph Nader version, or did you actually find the quote?
ScoobyDoo
NPC
Re: Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
I know we still can. I still have hope. Don't take that away from me too.
I know we still can. I still have hope. Don't take that away from me too.
Kepler
Cornell Big Red
Re: Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
I'll never take hope away. "Wherever there's a cop beatin' up a guy..." there's always hope that three other people will show up and stop him. And that's what good men should always do.
“It is the job of thinking people not to be on the side of the executioners.” – Albert Camus
I'll never take hope away. "Wherever there's a cop beatin' up a guy..." there's always hope that three other people will show up and stop him. And that's what good men should always do.
“It is the job of thinking people not to be on the side of the executioners.” – Albert Camus
MissThundercat
Are the cis okay?
Re: Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
Right now, I drive for DoorDash and Instacart, and here are some thoughts:
1. It's income, yes. But I don't love it.
2. I'm grateful for no contact delivery, but I still need some contact to pick up the orders. I have friends working on a mask or two for me.
3. I'm still searching for part time work, something more definite.
4. You're right I'm crossing a picket line to drive and deliver.
5. Base pay is at most $4 per delivery, which means I'm dependent on tips. It really blows when I don't get tipped on a $40 order from Buffalo Wild Wings. It especially blows when I hold the depreciating asset, and pay for my gas, insurance, etc.
Right now, I drive for DoorDash and Instacart, and here are some thoughts:
1. It's income, yes. But I don't love it.
2. I'm grateful for no contact delivery, but I still need some contact to pick up the orders. I have friends working on a mask or two for me.
3. I'm still searching for part time work, something more definite.
4. You're right I'm crossing a picket line to drive and deliver.
5. Base pay is at most $4 per delivery, which means I'm dependent on tips. It really blows when I don't get tipped on a $40 order from Buffalo Wild Wings. It especially blows when I hold the depreciating asset, and pay for my gas, insurance, etc.
Re: Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
I hope you're not running into moves like this because this is one of the bigger d-bag moves I've heard about.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/09/tech/instacart-shoppers-tip-baiting/index.html
I hope you're not running into moves like this because this is one of the bigger d-bag moves I've heard about.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/09/tech/instacart-shoppers-tip-baiting/index.html
MissThundercat
Are the cis okay?
Re: Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
I haven't encountered that YET, yet being the operative word.
I haven't encountered that YET, yet being the operative word.
dxmnkd316
Lucia Apologist
Re: Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
Those people should be fired into the sun. What's wrong with them?
Those people should be fired into the sun. What's wrong with them?
Kepler
Cornell Big Red
Re: Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
Entrepreneurs. Dump approves.
Entrepreneurs. Dump approves.
dxmnkd316
Lucia Apologist
Re: Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
Honestly, I love the Instacart/Shipt thing so much I am almost certain we're going to keep it AFTER the pandemic. We had been talking about it for a while. Just never set it up. It's pretty great. Would still probably go to the store if we need onsie-twosies or even fresh produce. I find I need to walk through that area to be inspired. So cooking lately has been a little... different and forced at times.
Either way, I think they should just tack on a 15% delivery fee and get rid of the tips entirely. Or do it based on # of items. If I buy a $40 roast or something, I don't think that's worth $8 when a box of cheerios requires approximately the same effort. I'm still working through the morality and logic of tipping on stuff like this. Their time is obviously worth a lot to me now, so I'm starting at 15 w/ round up and if they go the extra mile, certainly 20%+.
The general principle of "don't be a dick" applies
Honestly, I love the Instacart/Shipt thing so much I am almost certain we're going to keep it AFTER the pandemic. We had been talking about it for a while. Just never set it up. It's pretty great. Would still probably go to the store if we need onsie-twosies or even fresh produce. I find I need to walk through that area to be inspired. So cooking lately has been a little... different and forced at times.
Either way, I think they should just tack on a 15% delivery fee and get rid of the tips entirely. Or do it based on # of items. If I buy a $40 roast or something, I don't think that's worth $8 when a box of cheerios requires approximately the same effort. I'm still working through the morality and logic of tipping on stuff like this. Their time is obviously worth a lot to me now, so I'm starting at 15 w/ round up and if they go the extra mile, certainly 20%+.
The general principle of "don't be a dick" applies
dxmnkd316
Lucia Apologist
Re: Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
Ugh. Just found out a couple of friends got evicted from their building (small business) because they didn't make rent this last month. They're a pottery studio that does amazing work but makes a ton of their income on classes. I met them through my wife's sister who knew them. Our one-month anniversary date was a candle class with them. We ended up making our unity candle out of the supplies we got from that class
We've done a bunch of classes with them and gotten to know them pretty well over the last year and a half.
Anyways, now I'm both sad and angry. They're great people and I can't believe they were evicted. Who the hell is going to fill that space? That's just bad business. COsts more to sever that relationship than you'd get by letting it sit empty.
This ****ing sucks.
Ugh. Just found out a couple of friends got evicted from their building (small business) because they didn't make rent this last month. They're a pottery studio that does amazing work but makes a ton of their income on classes. I met them through my wife's sister who knew them. Our one-month anniversary date was a candle class with them. We ended up making our unity candle out of the supplies we got from that class
We've done a bunch of classes with them and gotten to know them pretty well over the last year and a half. Anyways, now I'm both sad and angry. They're great people and I can't believe they were evicted. Who the hell is going to fill that space? That's just bad business. COsts more to sever that relationship than you'd get by letting it sit empty.
This ****ing sucks.
rufus
rock and roller
Re: Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
Ooh, I get that reference.
Wait, Kep's references are from that fancy book-learning stuff. My references are a bit lower brow.
https://youtu.be/ZKO6M8heGU0?t=5510
Ooh, I get that reference.
Wait, Kep's references are from that fancy book-learning stuff. My references are a bit lower brow.
https://youtu.be/ZKO6M8heGU0?t=5510
MissThundercat
Are the cis okay?
Re: Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(
I would love to have you as customers. At least you would tip me well if I did well.
I would love to have you as customers. At least you would tip me well if I did well.
ScoobyDoo
NPC
That's insanity by the landlord.Ugh. Just found out a couple of friends got evicted from their building (small business) because they didn't make rent this last month. They're a pottery studio that does amazing work but makes a ton of their income on classes. I met them through my wife's sister who knew them. Our one-month anniversary date was a candle class with them. We ended up making our unity candle out of the supplies we got from that class
Anyways, now I'm both sad and angry. They're great people and I can't believe they were evicted. Who the hell is going to fill that space? That's just bad business. COsts more to sever that relationship than you'd get by letting it sit empty.
This ****ing sucks.
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