DoorDash introduced a new reward program called platinum award. Program or something like that. Now, originally, at least the time of the video above, it was supposed to increase the wages for dashers who – all the time like myself. I have a 90 plus acceptance rating. And a very high customer rating. So at … Read more
I think I started Doordash in 2018. So what about six years now. I like the job. Yes, I really wanna quit. But I like the job. Are the hours long? Sure but let’s be real, with my abilities, education, and experience, any job I get will make me work 50-60 hours a week. I … Read more
Happy Monday!You’ve earned 73 points from Fri, 6/7 to Sun, 6/9. Points breakdown:+ 41 points for 41 deliveries completed+ 24 points for 24 deliveries during Extra Points Hours+ 8 points for 8 deliveries that were long distanceYour total point count since the start of the program is 221. Congrats! You’ve reached 200 points, which means you … Read more
I got an email today saying that I’m a preferred dasher for Papa John’s. So this means I get $2 extra for every Papa John’s delivery completed. Also I get Papa John orders before anyone else. Let’s see how this works in practice. I’ll keep you posted. Here’s the actual email: *Papa John’s (PU)* has identified … Read more
After the first week of Doordash’s new reward program, I have to say I’m pleased. I have made 118 points which gave me $90 in cash for this week, plus free DoorDash coupons and swag. In the future I would like less swag and more money. Maybe I can sell the swag. Below is the … Read more
Doordash is rolling out a new beta reward program for its drivers, also called dashers. I’m looking forward to this new program. It looks promising. I can see how I can make some good cash by hitting certain bonuses. And I probably would not need to drive any more than I already do. I put … Read more
How did I go from washing dishes to delivering food? Well, I’m always looking for a way to keep my freedom but still pay my bills and keep cash in my pocket. I thought driving for Grubhub would be a great idea because of all the hype around delivering food and making the same salary … Read more
It’s my goal as someone with a passion for a little wage job improvement, to provide resources and solutions to those who are stuck in that situation. As I searched for ways to help those who feel trapped in a low-wage job I am reminded of a friend that was a job hopper. According to … Read more
“Most profitable business ideas are simple: they focus on creating systems that can be multiplied and duplicated without massive costs. A few of the many critical concepts presented in this book are: premium pricing, exclusivity, niche marketing, up-selling, cross-selling, and franchising. You’ll also learn how to become a recognized expert in your field, market products … Read more
As many people know, I’ve been working minimum wage jobs for most of my life. I’ve also been working with Sacramento ACT, along with other organizations, in the fight to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. In order to fairly pay workers for their time and effort, the minimum wage should be increased … Read more
Serving your community is great way to give back and impact your local area. I’m always looking to help out when I can and volunteering is such a rewarding experience. This past March, I was able to volunteer to help families with insurance policies. The event was hosted by Greater Sacramento Urban League and various … Read more
4 Reasons to Never Get Drunk at Company Parties Before going to prison, I remember drinking with coworkers after work at a restaurant called California Cafe. To be honest, it was pretty damn cool. It was a great way to unwind and blow off some steam. It also gave us a chance to get to … Read more
It’s a great thing to love your job and have a desire to do well, improve and move up in the company. However, not every employee wants to move up. In fact, some just don’t care and would rather do as much as they can and go home. Most dishwashers just want to do their … Read more
I believe fellow writers have to stick together. Today, that’s just what I’m doing. I want to introduce to you, La’Toya. She wrote a novel and I’m pleased to be able to critique it and write the below book review. The author, La’Toya lives and works in London. She studied at the University of the … Read more
As a writer, I’m always looking for a way to share my thoughts and experiences with you. Sometimes I never know what I’m going to share, but I’m always ready to share it. While living at the halfway house in Oakland, I was lucky enough to work with a temp agency called ACROBAT. Although the … Read more