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A deliveryman of Latin origin who works in Dallas, Texasrevealed the amount of tip you received for an order. The young man, who describes himself as a “citizen of the world trying to survive in the United States,” is dedicated to making deliveries on Uber Eats, and his experience caught the attention of many on social media.
The user, who posts on TikTok as @trankuz, started his day as usual by accepting orders through the app. However, that day he took an unexpected turn. “I just received an order for 88 Fat Straws drinks.”, he mentioned in his video. The destination of the order was a catering service, located about 16 kilometers away, and The shipping cost was only 12 dollars..
The Latino’s expectation increased when he realized the total value of the order: US$700. Hoping to receive a 10% tipas is common in some cases, set out to complete the delivery.
By collecting all 88 drinks at Fat Straws, the delivery man received a small gift for waiting: a frappé, which already made his day a little better. After traveling the 16 kilometers and delivering the order, the moment of truth arrived.
After closing the order on the app, he reviewed the tip amount. “They’re going to go crazy,” he anticipated. To his great surprise, he discovered that the customer had left a tip of US$107.05plus the initial US$12 for shipping. “The customer increased the extra amount after delivery”, the company notified him. In total, his delivery summary showed that he had earned US$111.06 for that shipment.
This experience was a pleasant surprise for the young Latino. In another of her videos, she shared a similar situation, but with a very different result. On that occasion, she had to deliver 28 items, also from Fat Straws, but the tip was significantly less. “Even though it was a catering order, it didn’t close at all, nothing more,” she mentioned. The total payment for that delivery It was US$28.75with an extra amount of only US$2.38.
Variability in tips is a constant reality for delivery drivers. Although some applications have a stipulated shipping price, The extra amount becomes a crucial part of your income. In many cases, these are the difference between a good day and a bad day at work.
Uber, with headquarters in San Francisco, represents a good job opportunity for migrants, since it allows a newcomer to that country to have an income almost instantly due to its easy access. It is also a good option for those who want to generate money complementary to their stable job.
The requirements are few. First of all, everyone immigrants who want to work at Uber They must have an identification called Social Security Number (SSN) or Personal Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), as well as meet transportation specifications.
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