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Yes and you would think that Walmart would give this luxury back to the working truck driver who spends between 3 and 5 hours waiting for Walmart to load or unload their trailers. Instead drivers are now told to leave and are being treated like BUMS!!!
@@yodambomb4974 that is a real job. You think your safe with you 9-5 u can lose that job nothing is promised 2 U. Exp i work in bank bern there for years everyone just got pin slip branch closing. Had nothing to do with me or my co-workers. Just business your replaceable bomb..your no better than ths woman a job is a job no matter what type. You puy in the work and hours to mame money.
lady o you’re also forgetting or to stupid to realize this woman’s already lost her job at Uber as sleeping in your vehicle is 100% against company policy. If you don’t have a residence Uber will fire you and if they find out you’re sleeping in your car multiple days a month you will be fired. Glad you think you can manipulate a company and not follow any policies and do whatever you want but that’s not how the world works.
She was banned for doing another interview a few weeks ago against Ubers rules. Good riddance to her. Shouldn’t have broke the rules dummy. More rides for me.
I visited SF early last year and Terri was one of my drivers, so strange to see her on here! Honestly, she was even nicer and friendlier than she comes across in this piece.
This is pretty naive. She cannot be satisfied with her living doing this. It's a shame that so many people have to resort to doing something like this just to survive.
Jonathon Dunn I live in a third world country and I get paid only 150$ per month I work 7 days per week without rest day as a waitress and I am always in my feet for 8 hours and 30 min so stop whining what she is doing over there is my life goal
Saibal Ghosh there are many things you are not taking into account, if you take everything into account 50/hour isn’t amazing, not that it’s that bad though
Do you realize she could work instead at McDonald's and make more per hour (around $10) than with this ripoff Uber company?! Yes ripoff, they pay you so little that by the time you factor in the cost of the car, gas, maintenance, food, etc. you're left with peanuts!
What happened to working SMARTER not harder???! She is NOT going about this in a logical or safe manner! She drives 83 miles? How much gas is that? And WHAT iss she doing about hygiene and bathing and brushing her teeth for several days??? It is not safe to be sleeping in your car especially in SF and being a FEMALE!! It also does not appear she is getting enough exercize. She is probably at risk for diabetes and high blood pressure. What is she doing about eat nutritionally correct for food?? And she does not have a regular sleep cycle. SURELY there is smarter, safer way for her to get a job. I get she does not want to sit at a desk...but stilll..
@Bina Walburn Exactly! None of this makes any sense. At this rate she will work herself into an early grave, either by getting into an accident from working without sufficient rest, picking up strange people and sleeping in her damn car in public. She bought into the Uber propaganda about being autonomous in her work environment while still earning a good wage. She needs to realize that it isn't worth working for Uber. She was better off working in the call center. I think the people who applaud her are mistaking being hard working for being desperate.
But she stays there for a couple days before going home again I think, so the fact she's just napping makes it worse imo.. No real sleep for a couple days, just naps in the car and work, work, work, then home for a break, then back at it again.
+Robbie Hernandez Yup, they sure did. And frankly, I see no problem with it. It made Uber look bad. She also violated Uber's policies, she needed to get permission to do this documentary while working. Uber would have likely said no.
First off you have no proof she was banned. Second you are not an expert on Uber's policies. Third you have no idea what Uber would sat about the documentary, they might have enjoyed it.
@@nicolehaleybrown Call center is honestly okay work, especially when you get into the higher positions. But starting out is a pain in the ass most of the time.
@srthellcat707 no way is this lady gonna end up paying taxes. I've been doing independent contractor work for years and by the time you deduct expenses you aren't taxed. Way better then working for the man for nothing. I'll never take a regular job again.
Is that to stop her hair messing up at the back as she sleeps. Does it really work? Cuz I need something, even a nap and my hair is frazzled back there
As you can see, she parks her car in some of the safest areas in SF, that is not the hood. But you never know..... I do agree if she sleeps in there she should get tinted windows for privacy, I wouldn't want some random people to be looking at me while I sleep lol.
Even going to the laundry mat I will recline and rest for a while. Once I closed my eyes for like two minutes i res and when I opened them some creeper was staring down at me. The look on my face let him know I wasn't very happy on having some strange dude watch me relax. It's happened to me three times. People veg out in their cars sometimes. Leave us alone!
She does have very warming voice... i hope a good company in stockton would watch this and hire her as a permanent postion with benefits so she quits that uber scam!
Rachel Smith How are you able to judge whether she's making good money or not? I didn't hear anything about how much she makes; just $50/hr. during rush hours. How much is she making at other times? What are her vehicle costs? The IRS mileage allotment for 2018 is $0.545/mile. I don't believe she's making much money; else she wouldn't live in Stockton, while driving in SF. If she made decent money she could at least afford to live closer.
With respect to your comment about what your dad makes as an Uber driver, that is irrelevant, and has no bearing on what this person is making. Where is he a driver, and what does he consider "good money?" If person were making "good money" she could afford to live closer to SF (go re-read my comment, I said "live closer," not IN SF); she wouldn't be spending the weekdays away from her children and sleep/live in her car. If she were making "good money," she could afford to live at least in the East Bay and be an easy commute from SF. As for not living in SF were you a "billionaire;" SF has indeed seen better days, and gentrification is a problem for low-income individuals. And again, your statement is subjective, and has no bearing on this unfortunate mother who is no doubt spending so much time away from her family because of her income. However, I'd be interested to know where you live in order to compare how living in SF as a billionaire would compare. Additionally, what experience do you have with SF that gives you this opinion?
Maybe she DOESNT want to move to SF? It doesn't sound like she's complaining she seems like she enjoys what she does. And obviously works in that areas because that's where she makes more money. Kids or not, she's a hard worker nothing wrong with sleeping in your car for a few days. She ain't going hungry? She ain't cold? And after a few days away she goes back home and has a break. I thought that was normal 🤷🏽♀️ I see normal cab drivers sleep in their cars outside their cab station waiting for customers all the time 😂 she also decides when she wants to nap. When she wants to eat. When she wants to work. Everybody just wanna be a lazy House wife . Go get your hands dirty 🤷🏽♀️
that's that, I'm an independent IT guy, when I had to build new business from scratch my whole last year looked like sleeping 3 hours constantly or working 2 days in a row with 5 hours of sleep... lots of people have no idea about hustle that's why they never build big things or make big money x) they are simply too lazy / weak to experience that kind of productiveness
She's really ingenious. Rent is ridiculously high in San Fran, so they pay workers accordingly. She's taking advantage of the high cost of living without having to live there.
I slept in the back of my store for 2 and a half years. I saved a little over $100,000 and put that down on a beautiful new home. Smartest thing I've ever done! Good for you Terri!
She looks totally fine with this life style. And also pretty much got used to living like that. And take both rush hours of the day. Hard working lady stay safe!
She's probably making the most you can make driving for Uber. In SF the prices are the highest in the country, and she's driving during peak hours, and using a hybrid vehicle. She's an Uber MVP. I think if Uber allowed tips, she'd probably be able to cut significant hours off her shifts.
yuriydee No one says you're obligated. There's a new ride app in NYC called "Juno"; when your rate your driver the max 5 stars, it asks, "How about a tip?".. No harm in that. But the obligatory tipping at bars and restaurants is kinda lame, I agree.
Wow, minimum wage makes your more money? That's insane, especially when you consider the extra money and effort to keep up with the car. Why the heck don't they have a tip option?! At least!
I know. Gas is the worst. People like to show you their earnings before tax, and before they deduct the gas money from it too. I guess you could make ok, money like some have said. Living in a very busy city at weekends. But again. Gas is a nightmare unless you have the right car and wait about A LOT.
And of course the sorry ass 'reporter' had to put the drivers on blast about sleeping in their cars to an administrator. Hope the company doesn't impose a policy that screws the drivers out of their hours now.
mikeal jeffries I was saying the same thing! Why did she have to report these instances to Uber in a public televised piece? Now Uber will do what Lyft does and restrict her from working more than 8-12hrs at a time to limit their liability in an accident due to sleep deprivation.
John Doe yeah which is what they should do, or would you rather a sleep deprived uber driver cross the divider and hit a bus full of kids or cross the line in front of a 18 wheeler on highway, when they nodded off because uber doesn't limit the driving hours, like every other self respecting company does to their drivers on the road. Or maybe just crash into a retaining wall and kill the passengers. To graphic? We solved this major issue once with logs for long haul drivers. If people can't honestly see this becoming a issue because these are smaller cars, that's a super dense thought process. In NYC every driver I have already has Uber, lyft, and 1/2 more always running. A time restraint on uber would not even be a issue, they would just run them staggered like that are already doing and literately drive all night. Even Yellow cab drivers are also running lyft/uber on the side.
Going to watch the full episode but my biggest concern is her health. Sitting in a car for the amount of time is not going to be good, I hope she at least get out and stretch every hour for 5 min.
apoun79 I'm a part-time Uber driver but I used to be full-time. what I notice especially when I was full-time was my weight and health, my body was basically changing because I was forever sitting in my car and not in a good way. Sitting down for long periods of time also weighs on your bottom which is very uncomfortable after a while.
Just reading the title of this video- I’m typing this... Lord please keep her safe and bless her so that she only does Uber if she really desires too ...
@@katiebayliss9887 you're being very mean and disrespectful. Valerie Cole is praying for this woman and you're telling her to stfu. She knows the danger of sleeping in a car. She's not condeming this lady job but just asking the Lord for his protection over her. Lighten up. It's not that serious!
Somehow I'm back here six months later and I scrolled down to write the exact same comment lol and saw my comment up here haha wow. HARD WORKING WOMAN! I FK WITH HER!
mario barrera great idea, and Uber should make your suggestion ideal, like make it happen, and Uber should pay for the hotels, because if she isn’t making so much money, (but they must be, and don’t care how many hours she drives, wanting to compete, and maybe wanting to be the best competitor, who is winning financially,) and she is using her car, and has to care for the maintenance on it. People need to share more of the wealth.
The whole point of the “gig economy” is labor without regulations or benefits. That’s why they advertise it as a “side hustle” and not a tangible occupation.
mario barrera yess Uber should have a hub for drivers to rest, heat food, watch tv, chill etc. but Uber is too greedy of a company to consider that smh
Just shows how you never know whats going on in somebody's life or how hard the work. She was polite and still put on a smile for every customer. I wish her the best
Lyft locks drivers out of their account for a reason. Driving drowsy is just as bad as driving drunk. And uber also has regulations for hours in a day that a driver can be online, and drivers can randomly be fined heavily for going over that time. They fail to mention this in their contract so drivers don't know until they're charged the fine ($500 minimum)..I hope that someone tells this woman so that she doesn't have to go through that.
she does have to go through that. thanks to the cost of living. she has to drivr 80 miles each way, you really think she is going to waste that time? sleeping is for the elite
four 2 hour naps a day is not equivalent to your body as one solid 6-8 hour sleep though. short naps your body cant get REM sleep which is the deep sleep you need
I also worked in a call center and was micro managed down to every second. I don’t work for Uber like her, but now I’m self-employed and have crazy hours that total well more than 40/week. But I agree with her: it beats having someone breathe down your back every minute.
Why did she do that? Her hair was shit to begin with. Maybe she wanted keep it like shit hoping she get more tips? I mean it was bad even for a blacky.
Am i the only one who sees Uber and Lyft as great free market companies. They give people a fairly easy job and people who need a ride a much better service than taxis (expensive af)
Uber is becoming a monopoly, destroying independent taxi companies, it's unfair competition for taxi companies who have to obey to certain rules where uber doesn't. May be good for some people who need money, but it's not good for the economy, because a monopoly can raise their price when they want because of the lack of competition 'they can get control over that certain market'. What if you had a company and theirs not a single competitor, well you would probably sell you product for a highest price, competition avoids that from happening.
Maybe you need to consider the following: many insurance companies will drop policies when they find out their customers have driven for either uber or lyft. The wear and tear on a vehicle is significant. The safety is questionable. These companies assume zero risk and put it on the backs of their employees.
Not sure what the problem is, she's making $50/hour as the video says, so if she works an 8 hour day she just cleared $400. She can definitely afford a motel if she wants, but if she goes into the city Friday and gets back monday, she makes $1600 in a week working 4 days, her own schedule. This lady could be clearing 70k a year working 4 days a week. I don't get why Vice is trying to make it seem like she's miserable/poor. She's smart, manages her time and finances very well. I drive for lyft/Uber in a small city and I'm making $15-$20/hr after expenses and I get to make my own schedule. Is uber making a shit ton of money off of her? Yes. Is she making good money and happy with her life? Yes.
she is only making $50/hour during the high demand Surges. When I drove for Uber, surge pricing only lasted 35-45 minutes per day in my area. The rest of the day I was averaging $13-$17/hour. Keep in mind that does not include gas, maintenance, or insurance. In the end, it wasnt worth it, and I no longer drive for Uber or Lyft
Pavel Chumak That difference between before and after expenses, tho! Also if she has children, mortgage, bills... expenses add up continuously. Motels are not that cheap and not always viable for the working mother. That's what's known as the working poor!
$55 is BS, more like $10/hour after you factor in the cost of the car, gas, maintenance, insurance, food, etc. you're left with peanuts. Literally just enough to buy a bag of peanuts! Uber simply exploits the masses of unskilled people for their own benefit, especially when their CEO is taking multi-million bonuses, they could definitely afford to share a bit of their profit.
50$ an hour maybe before 2016. They've since altered the pay and take 45% of the Fare. Maybe in certain cities like SF at specific TIMES. But mostly Noone is getting 50 an hour.
Being a partner at a law firm isn’t bad until you realize you have to buy suits, a nice car, get your haircut frequently, etc. See how that makes no sense? Find me a job that pays well that doesn’t involve paying for things. Tradesmen buy tools, which is just one thing but someone like you seems like you wouldn’t understand how much those cost. Mechanics usually end up paying for about 40-60K in tools while making 35-45K in their first year of their careers. Uber is not the most expensive job one has to use their own money to pay for their tools, and $50 an hour is not bad at all.
because that's basically being homeless. even truck drivers try not to sleep in their trucks. if she drove a legal taxi she would earn in 12 hours what she earns illegally with uber in a week.plus tips.
circusboy90210 , jeez. You are really stuck on stupid. You have your head so far up your backside that you just refuse to budge from your negative opinion about this nice woman. What's wrong didn't your mommy love you enough or did she love you a little too much you little creep?
Funny how the video attempted to make it look like she’s struggling. However she has a home, and based on the 50$/hr guarantee she is easily pulling $400 a day, 1200 a week, and almost 5k a month with a 3 day work week
Now take off for gas and car washes! I drive in Denver, $20/hr. However 1/3 of my income goes on gas. I also wash and vacuum my car daily as passengers are messy. As we drive a lot we need more oil changes and maintenance too.
Maybe not “struggling” but obviously making sacrifices for her family. 1200 a week is not great pay by any stretch of the imagination. It’s what we down here in Texas call enough to live on. Paying for a hotel room would be counterproductive for her. Great story about a hard working woman!
I spent the summer of 2017 working with a labor union in the Bay Area and meeting Uber and Lyft drivers to discuss the realities of their jobs. Terri seems so sweet and a lot of drivers were upbeat on the surface, but once we dug into their stories it was heartbreaking. Since Uber/Lyft drivers are independent contractors, their income is inconsistent and under the minimum wage once you factor in gas prices and wear and tear on the car. Uber/Lyft takes 25% on top of that. Full-time drivers are sleeping in their cars all the time because they need to be on the app/in the queue when there is the highest demand, like during rush hour. Most of the drivers I talked to wait in designated parking lots near the airports to pick up rides. It really isn't a glamorous job, so many drivers are frustrated. The corporations that have pioneered this gig economy are exactly at the root of the problem in making San Francisco unaffordable, and they only see their drivers as labor to profit off of. If you must use Uber/Lyft, be kind and respectful to your driver and give them a good tip.
I disagree. The corporations behind this gig economy are not at the root of the problem. It's the capitalist system. Overworked, underpaid workers in all blue collar industries is a rampant, inescapable feature of capitalism. From Walmart workers to Amazon warehouse workers to construction laborers to Uber drivers. They tell us only highly educated and trained workers can have comfort and stability as if it's a permanent law of nature that we have to accept. But that's not true, we can all have the comfort and stability we all deserve if the system wasn't set up for the rich to get richer off of our labor.
All I would say this is don't live in an area where you can't afford. More education and the ability to get a better-paying job with also rectify this situation.
The last time I was kind and respectful to my driver he kicked me out in the hills of area I've never been. So after dealing with the situation that that are traumatic for me with the drivers I don't feel bad that they don't get paid shit that's what they deserve
She sounds like a normal uber driver she is being safe and not kill herself by being tierd and nice to peope when she goes i to her car. I would love to have a uber driver like her
@@thomasjensen5042 o please.. Corporate liberals like Hillary would be even worse. Sad but America sucks more and more... Wish I could move to Europe or at least Canada.
close i drive a truck and when we sleep its in a much more comfortable bed and us truckers cant legally work more than 14hrs a day and only 11 of that is driving max then must stop for 10 straight hrs. the american trucker is the most regulated worker there is the fmcsa is in our asses all the time
A Google User that's a myth. I've had my Cdl for seven years and four of those were spent making next to nothing. Once you graduate from trucking school you are basically forced to work for slave wages for a year or two while insurance companies and prospective employers "evaluate" you as a driver. If you can make it past to first 365-730 days of life on the road making 20000-40000 a year, you may be able to find better opportunities that keep you closer to home and pay more. However this is assuming you've had no accidents or issues during your first couple of years and that you're willing to take on the tasks of labor (loading, unloading, tie loads etc) which most OTR drivers don't do. Make no mistake trucking is a last ditch effort type of job and more often than not has very little financial reward, especially if you live in expensive places like California or New York...
A Google User sure there are always stories about lucky ones or people with "an in" but the majority of new truckers have to run through the mills just like everyone else make nothing for a couple years and work their way up the ranks. Trucking particularly OTR is just about the most challenging to least rewarding job there is. As a trucker you should at least be aware of this already
Do you think it's possible for a rookie driver to achieve 50-70k+ OTR in his first 1-2 years if he used little to no home time throughout the year? I want to stack cash by living in a company truck and using my parents home as my rent/tax-free permanent address. My goal is to earn at least 50k yearly while spending less than $1000 monthly in total bills. (I might sell my car to save even more) Even if it's not possible for a rookie... the fact that it can be done with experience means I'm not quitting if I don't meet my goal, but I would feel cheated.
$50/hour minimum during morning rush (4:30-8:30) & evening rush (4:00-8:00) = $83,000 per year. she has awful hours, but she seems to be making a very decent living. why is she being framed as someone who's in a bad spot because she sleeps in her car while she's not working? she doesn't live in the car. she's just taking naps during her breaks. we've all done that.
She smart, using the car for residence, and packed food help her save tons of money, well generally smart, for sure at least. Doing this in japan could be sweet. Go eat ramen and nap in unisex hot springs, then make rush hour yens.
What about car expenses (gas, insurance, maintenance)? She doesn't sleep with her family most of the week. This doesn't sound human to me. She isn't socializing most of the week except for small talks with clients. Maybe that's better than other options she has, but I'm not believing that is a standard of a decent job in a modern society.
I try not look at these things only through the prism of money. Spending time with your family and socialzing with other people is not substitutionable by money in my opinion.
This lady make it sounds like it is a sad situation almost like she is homeless. Get on her level instead of trying to make her feel miserable! The truth is, she is making almost 3 times the amount that a retail associate or McDonald's employee would make. (Don't even get me started with history hmmm... ) I don't know what was that about! She is a smart hustler! Yes it is hard, but, she chose that path because that gives her freedom to do whatever she wants whenever she wants! She doesn't have a boss controlling her life nor her money. I resper this woman Uber driver. I would give her a $5milion check If I had it! Thanks guys for taking the time to read... I really had to say something:)
I thought she was homeless this whole time going off the thumbnail, since I had this video saved on a playlist! But now I realize its really not that bad....
FearlessDANIA Being an Uber driver is not easy, you need a car, you need insurance the car needs repairs and you also need gas, none of these are cheap
Terri White says one in five Uber drivers she meets sleeps in their car.
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RUclips comments were a mistake. it's nothing but trash.
This has to be one of your saddest pieces, it shows the state in which this country is going in
TRUMP WILL SAVE US
MizTerri don't need saving by NOBODY !!
Lol, I hope this is irony. Otherwise..you poor blind fool.
That shell manager is the real VIP heating up her meal for her and letting them sleep in the parking lot.
Shelly York if I were the shell manager I would allow them to sleep there only long enough for them to get a real job lol
Yes and you would think that Walmart would give this luxury back to the working truck driver who spends between 3 and 5 hours waiting for Walmart to load or unload their trailers. Instead drivers are now told to leave and are being treated like BUMS!!!
@@yodambomb4974 that is a real job. You think your safe with you 9-5 u can lose that job nothing is promised 2 U. Exp i work in bank bern there for years everyone just got pin slip branch closing. Had nothing to do with me or my co-workers. Just business your replaceable bomb..your no better than ths woman a job is a job no matter what type. You puy in the work and hours to mame money.
lady o you’re also forgetting or to stupid to realize this woman’s already lost her job at Uber as sleeping in your vehicle is 100% against company policy. If you don’t have a residence Uber will fire you and if they find out you’re sleeping in your car multiple days a month you will be fired. Glad you think you can manipulate a company and not follow any policies and do whatever you want but that’s not how the world works.
@@joshlarochelle1298 No one cares
This lady has such good work ethic I wish nothing but the best for her.
Ellow this job will kill your health ex uber driver. Now a real estate agent.
working for uber is not ethical.
Rivera juiceBar What?? How can your health be killed by being a damn "uber driver"? Imbecile.
I’d give her a fifty dollar tip, because I’m sorry that job schedule of hers deserves more money.
Nothing to do with her ethic. It is pathetic that a woman like her has to do this. What a waste for society
I HAD THAT LADY AS A UBER DRIVER TOO
dang she was really nice too
Hey Boy ... Dang, 'hope you gave her a "really nice" tip!🤣
Go back and tip her some more
C Mac I tipped her around 25 dollars
@@vic-cb1dp #respect💯
She was banned for doing another interview a few weeks ago against Ubers rules. Good riddance to her. Shouldn’t have broke the rules dummy. More rides for me.
God bless her and her family. Mom's will stop at nothing to feed their family.
scott sanger Not only single mothers it’s Absent Dads who refuse to take care of their kids as well.
Amen to that, nothing stops mother's, most of fathers will
My husband work now and then. Therefor, he helped babysit and l went out and made the 💰💵.it worked out fine. God Bless him.
Rocío Celeste Quiroga thanks. I could always a 5th grade health class lesson.
Damn right ❤️💯
I bet she gives the best hugs.
Eric Cheese She has beautiful energy.
You're disgusting. She's a hard working woman who provides for her family.
Lemons19902010 Eric is tight, she's in the top 5 when it comes to quality!
Heavy Heavy blessing to you for navigating a way to take care of your love ones. Respect!
Yeah I couldn't do this job I am a grumpy and pessimistic person she seems very upbeat and friendly like literally nothing could ruin her day.
I visited SF early last year and Terri was one of my drivers, so strange to see her on here! Honestly, she was even nicer and friendlier than she comes across in this piece.
You can shower at truck stops. Can non truckers shower for a small fee. A lot of eople sleep in their vehicles all the time.
STFU u lying out yo ass
Anyone can shower at truck stops, but finding one in the bay area with showers will be near impossible with her schedule. Probably a few hour drive.
When I slept in my car, I took showers at the local gym after working out. There are ways around not having the convenience of a bathtub.
texan903 I dont think she works out at the local gym
Providing for her family by being a hard worker nothing but respect for her
Katie Lynn that’s how my mom was a good mom will hustle like this for there fam and have a smile
no respect to the system that makes it necessary
Well, this wasn't as depressing as I thought was gonna be after reading the title. Sounds like she's happy doing what she's doing, kudos to her.
Jared Banks Same !
True, but what kind of life is that? She can't possibly be that happy with it
This is pretty naive. She cannot be satisfied with her living doing this. It's a shame that so many people have to resort to doing something like this just to survive.
As for people in the world are..
She's very polite but I can guarantee you she's not happy doing that.
She honestly seems like such a nice lady :)
Nicest
Think so too
Ooo yes hared worker
Yes, she does!
She probably is, what a crappy world we live in
When she took the bonnet out that’s when I knew she wasn’t playing!
Lmao
Dangerouskoala 🤣
Right lol
🤣⚰
Exactly
Wow, wow, wow. Such a compassionate, strong woman for her and her family.
Jonathon Dunn I live in a third world country and I get paid only 150$ per month I work 7 days per week without rest day as a waitress and I am always in my feet for 8 hours and 30 min so stop whining what she is doing over there is my life goal
ClitsOut 4Harambe ummmm what?
ClitsOut 4Harambe lol that's the biggest pile of bullshit I've seen on RUclips yet.
ClitsOut 4Harambe nobody cares
Tizella go fly
-title makes it seem like shes homeless
VlogsbyMe lmfao
Still accurate
Saibal Ghosh there are many things you are not taking into account, if you take everything into account 50/hour isn’t amazing, not that it’s that bad though
My utmost respect to this hard working lady.
Do you realize she could work instead at McDonald's and make more per hour (around $10) than with this ripoff Uber company?! Yes ripoff, they pay you so little that by the time you factor in the cost of the car, gas, maintenance, food, etc. you're left with peanuts!
Bill A if she works at mcdonalds she will only get about half her wage with taxes
Trihard working
What happened to working SMARTER not harder???! She is NOT going about this in a logical or safe manner! She drives 83 miles? How much gas is that? And WHAT iss she doing about hygiene and bathing and brushing her teeth for several days??? It is not safe to be sleeping in your car especially in SF and being a FEMALE!! It also does not appear she is getting enough exercize. She is probably at risk for diabetes and high blood pressure. What is she doing about eat nutritionally correct for food?? And she does not have a regular sleep cycle. SURELY there is smarter, safer way for her to get a job. I get she does not want to sit at a desk...but stilll..
@Bina Walburn Exactly! None of this makes any sense. At this rate she will work herself into an early grave, either by getting into an accident from working without sufficient rest, picking up strange people and sleeping in her damn car in public. She bought into the Uber propaganda about being autonomous in her work environment while still earning a good wage. She needs to realize that it isn't worth working for Uber. She was better off working in the call center. I think the people who applaud her are mistaking being hard working for being desperate.
I hope everything works out for her she seems like a great person.
ethical people dont' drive illegal taxi.
The title made me think she was homeless or something. She's having just naps.
IglooDweller she is in a way. She has nowhere else to lay her head in that town
gospelevans yeah but she has a place that she rents so technically she isnt.
Same lol. They got me.
But she stays there for a couple days before going home again I think, so the fact she's just napping makes it worse imo.. No real sleep for a couple days, just naps in the car and work, work, work, then home for a break, then back at it again.
Worse than homelessness? lol
I had her as an Uber driver, she was extremely nice
respect for this woman, making money for the family
Midnight Hour Gaming good woman
Not anymore Uber decided to ban her for making this video and changed their policies. you are no longer allowed to sleep in you car.
BewareTheIdes wtf did they really ban her? So she's not driving anymore??????
+Robbie Hernandez Yup, they sure did. And frankly, I see no problem with it. It made Uber look bad. She also violated Uber's policies, she needed to get permission to do this documentary while working. Uber would have likely said no.
First off you have no proof she was banned. Second you are not an expert on Uber's policies. Third you have no idea what Uber would sat about the documentary, they might have enjoyed it.
I'm a uber driver and I rarely sleep in my car, but this documentary does accurately depict the utter exhaustion that uber drivers do face
Respect
Did it part time for a while. It is not easy. Respect.
Restecp
#respeck
All tree of ya respeck my name
Working in a call center will make you want to do ANYTHING else.
Not me, I like it 🤷🏼♀️
I used to like people, then I started working in a call center.
Ain't that the truth.
wanda you crazy - 17 years? you must be a great wife, you put up with crap for years
@@nicolehaleybrown Call center is honestly okay work, especially when you get into the higher positions. But starting out is a pain in the ass most of the time.
50 an hour..... I’d sleep in my car too.
yellow guerrillas right😂😂😂
@@anthonysmith7787 you can tell youre not realistic and will be hurt when you see a pay stub lmao
srthellcat707 she drives a Toyota reliability and all that so nah you tripping bro
@srthellcat707 no way is this lady gonna end up paying taxes. I've been doing independent contractor work for years and by the time you deduct expenses you aren't taxed. Way better then working for the man for nothing. I'll never take a regular job again.
@Guess Who and regular jobs don't do that? Come to Michigan and talk to some GM workers.
When she brought the hair bonnet out I knew she meant business lol
Cocó I hollered at your comment
Word
🤣 Hahahahahaha
Is that to stop her hair messing up at the back as she sleeps. Does it really work? Cuz I need something, even a nap and my hair is frazzled back there
Lol 😂🤣
I like her.....this is what good people look like.
😘😂😄😅🤣☺
X Files also tired and responsible people look like :) ♡
X Files 😊
X Files good people = making poor life decisions and being worthless to society
X Files I'm from stockton so I'm going to try to get a drive from her
Get some tinted windows, you'll sleep easier and have more privacy. Get a windshield folding screen for added protection.
Rumpa Stiltskin thanks
As you can see, she parks her car in some of the safest areas in SF, that is not the hood. But you never know..... I do agree if she sleeps in there she should get tinted windows for privacy, I wouldn't want some random people to be looking at me while I sleep lol.
Rumpa Stiltskin or make your own tinted windows*cough cough*
Even going to the laundry mat I will recline and rest for a while. Once I closed my eyes for like two minutes i res and when I opened them some creeper was staring down at me. The look on my face let him know I wasn't very happy on having some strange dude watch me relax. It's happened to me three times. People veg out in their cars sometimes. Leave us alone!
Unless You always want to get stop by the cops and/or get a ticket then I don’t think that’s a good idea
I would advise her to get some window shades and to also lock her car and windows before taking naps
Definitely tint her windows. Safety.
That was just for the camera 😁
u sure do know alot about sleeping in cars. Hmm....
Kamrul08 yea because that’s unsafe
You actually think she doesn't lock the car?
Her hustle game strong.
So strong
Terry voice is so calming. . like Asmr. I wish her nothing but positive vibes
LIVE from St. Louis it not a asmr
I know right! Angelic
She does have very warming voice... i hope a good company in stockton would watch this and hire her as a permanent postion with benefits so she quits that uber scam!
Actually, this lady is very smart and making decent money. Not low class at all she just saves more by sleeping in the car while she's away from home.
Rachel Smith How are you able to judge whether she's making good money or not? I didn't hear anything about how much she makes; just $50/hr. during rush hours. How much is she making at other times? What are her vehicle costs? The IRS mileage allotment for 2018 is $0.545/mile. I don't believe she's making much money; else she wouldn't live in Stockton, while driving in SF. If she made decent money she could at least afford to live closer.
Pheckphul All I know from my dad being an Uber driver is that they make good money.
Pheckphul she isn't living in San Fran because its expensive and its san fran. If I was a billionaire I wouldn't live there either.
With respect to your comment about what your dad makes as an Uber driver, that is irrelevant, and has no bearing on what this person is making. Where is he a driver, and what does he consider "good money?" If person were making "good money" she could afford to live closer to SF (go re-read my comment, I said "live closer," not IN SF); she wouldn't be spending the weekdays away from her children and sleep/live in her car. If she were making "good money," she could afford to live at least in the East Bay and be an easy commute from SF.
As for not living in SF were you a "billionaire;" SF has indeed seen better days, and gentrification is a problem for low-income individuals. And again, your statement is subjective, and has no bearing on this unfortunate mother who is no doubt spending so much time away from her family because of her income. However, I'd be interested to know where you live in order to compare how living in SF as a billionaire would compare. Additionally, what experience do you have with SF that gives you this opinion?
Maybe she DOESNT want to move to SF? It doesn't sound like she's complaining she seems like she enjoys what she does. And obviously works in that areas because that's where she makes more money. Kids or not, she's a hard worker nothing wrong with sleeping in your car for a few days. She ain't going hungry? She ain't cold? And after a few days away she goes back home and has a break. I thought that was normal 🤷🏽♀️ I see normal cab drivers sleep in their cars outside their cab station waiting for customers all the time 😂 she also decides when she wants to nap. When she wants to eat. When she wants to work. Everybody just wanna be a lazy House wife . Go get your hands dirty 🤷🏽♀️
Bruuuh when she pulled out the bonnet thoo 💀
Ikr! Lol
😂😂😂
We do not play when it comes to wrapping our hair!
come on, you know a sista is gonna put on a bonnet.
@@GregKeane why??
wtf would be embarassing about that? that's called hustle. you see cabbies doing it all the time if you're from a major city
TRUE.
/ there is nothing to be embarrassed bought this
Exactly she has a home. The hustle is real...
that's that, I'm an independent IT guy, when I had to build new business from scratch my whole last year looked like sleeping 3 hours constantly or working 2 days in a row with 5 hours of sleep... lots of people have no idea about hustle that's why they never build big things or make big money x) they are simply too lazy / weak to experience that kind of productiveness
Exactly
I wish for the best for this woman. She seems some likable and sweet, really family-devoted person.
a wise man once said: my health and i were searching for money but now money and i are searching for health.
Black Panther X Had to take a screen shot of what you wrote! Very wise!
I was looking for a job, and then I found a job
And heaven knows I'm miserable now
Juneann Irene I did just that now then read your comment. So so true
Well, that's my plan when I get money since my health is messed up and when I get money I can fix my health, because, money is a portal to everything.
Ana Mira not really, money can't buy health if you have passed the irreversible effects of bad health such as cancer, Alzheimer's or ms etc etc
OMGGG she was my uber!!! She's super sweet and i could talk to her for hours :)
God bless this beautiful and industrious woman for doing what she has to do for her family. 🙏🏼❤️
Frann Ruíz she specifically said she did in the video....
Jordan Ahern Ok 👍
Amen
If you can't afford a family don't start one, then you wouldn't have to work so hard wasting your life.
@@blackericdenice um stfu no one ask
Respect she doesn’t even complain
Brianna Johnson why would you its a job
She's really ingenious. Rent is ridiculously high in San Fran, so they pay workers accordingly. She's taking advantage of the high cost of living without having to live there.
I slept in the back of my store for 2 and a half years. I saved a little over $100,000 and put that down on a beautiful new home. Smartest thing I've ever done! Good for you Terri!
hello how did you save? and congratulations
@@NutsandBoltsAuto $100,000 / 30 months (2½ years) = $3,333.33
This lady has such good spirits, she genuine with a will to feed her family. God bless
She looks totally fine with this life style. And also pretty much got used to living like that. And take both rush hours of the day. Hard working lady stay safe!
Mr Cabot dude she doesn’t need help she needs a good paying job.
@@SisyphusJP Uber is paying her 50/hr. How much do think a Call Center Manager is making. 30, tops 35!
Nap in a car aint the same as a nap in a bed, your half awake the whole time.
Your body can use to it
I can sleep in my car's back seat tho
Unless you an elephant 😂
I could sleep on a rock
@@nickrichard1808 how though? Also teach me.
Hustle hard mama!!!
No she's hustling backwards.
Someones gotta pay for your nails guuurll
Wecanhelp What makes you think she didn't do her own or someone didn't offer her a freebee?
Marly Jeane Hamilton Hustle ??? Its work hard mama!!!
Wow that’s your mom? God Bless!!
When she said I do this for my family, my eyes is full of tears. What a great mom who did everything for her family.
83 miles for work?? The struggle is real out there! Give this woman a 30 min documentary
83 miles for work isn’t that long
Some go further
She doesn’t have to drive all that way she can uber wherever she wants she lives in Cali
83 miles = 166 round trip. That could be a lot during rush hour!
Star Cherry, girl..2016.... am 2019 the struggle are real everywhere.. let the big one take the wheels
Gotta admire her really.. she's working hard and providing for her family! I wish her the best.
Nobody feels like driving back in forth to san Francisco
i hear that
we all has to do what we must to take care are own.
If I ever win millions of dollars I will find this lady so she can retire.
I hope that God blesses you so that you can bless others.
Claim it!🙌🏽
Sure.
@@gigiotopogigio8931likewise. Thank you.
Amela Okanovic are u Serbian
God bless the hard working people
nobody worked harder than my father god has not blessed him nor does he have anything to show for it
yes
tell that to conservatives lawson, they preach it's just about hard work.
maybe your god can bless kids who die everyday of starvation?
lawson chamblee He has you to show for it.
God lord watch over her
Gerry Covarrubias no
Gerry Covarrubias amen that's the first thing I thought when she was walking to her car at 2am
yes! Amen I said the same thing
Naturalmom7 srsly same here.
Morning Moon I knew for a fact is find a comment like this upon opening the comments... If u don't like it just keep going a stfu!!!!
Kudos to her , because she sacrifices for her family... She is amazing 😉!!!
Strong Black Sister. Ain't depending on Welfare or local churches to pay her bills. Salute my black queen 👸🏿
You couldn't compliment without saying some slick shit? Incapable of saying some straight nice shit?
India Wings . What you talking about.
Like what she doing is more impressive because of her race?
Jaytizal OKC You right
good thing
What a lovely person. Respect and best wishes
She's probably making the most you can make driving for Uber. In SF the prices are the highest in the country, and she's driving during peak hours, and using a hybrid vehicle. She's an Uber MVP. I think if Uber allowed tips, she'd probably be able to cut significant hours off her shifts.
No tipping is the best part bout Uber to me. I hate feeling obligated to tip. They doing their job nd I'm already paying for the service.
yuriydee No one says you're obligated. There's a new ride app in NYC called "Juno"; when your rate your driver the max 5 stars, it asks, "How about a tip?".. No harm in that. But the obligatory tipping at bars and restaurants is kinda lame, I agree.
Cam F Not sure why, kinda unfair especially when they're making so little.
Wow, minimum wage makes your more money? That's insane, especially when you consider the extra money and effort to keep up with the car. Why the heck don't they have a tip option?! At least!
I know. Gas is the worst. People like to show you their earnings before tax, and before they deduct the gas money from it too. I guess you could make ok, money like some have said. Living in a very busy city at weekends. But again. Gas is a nightmare unless you have the right car and wait about A LOT.
I have a lot of respect for this lady. She is smart, dedicated, and above all courageous!
And of course the sorry ass 'reporter' had to put the drivers on blast about sleeping in their cars to an administrator. Hope the company doesn't impose a policy that screws the drivers out of their hours now.
mikeal jeffries I was saying the same thing! Why did she have to report these instances to Uber in a public televised piece? Now Uber will do what Lyft does and restrict her from working more than 8-12hrs at a time to limit their liability in an accident due to sleep deprivation.
mikeal jeffries EXACTLY my thoughts!!!
mikeal jeffries tbh i get the feeling that the company already knew but just didnt care. its more labor and money in their pockets :/
John Doe yeah which is what they should do, or would you rather a sleep deprived uber driver cross the divider and hit a bus full of kids or cross the line in front of a 18 wheeler on highway, when they nodded off because uber doesn't limit the driving hours, like every other self respecting company does to their drivers on the road. Or maybe just crash into a retaining wall and kill the passengers.
To graphic? We solved this major issue once with logs for long haul drivers. If people can't honestly see this becoming a issue because these are smaller cars, that's a super dense thought process.
In NYC every driver I have already has Uber, lyft, and 1/2 more always running. A time restraint on uber would not even be a issue, they would just run them staggered like that are already doing and literately drive all night. Even Yellow cab drivers are also running lyft/uber on the side.
mikeal jeffries
They just did..
Going to watch the full episode but my biggest concern is her health. Sitting in a car for the amount of time is not going to be good, I hope she at least get out and stretch every hour for 5 min.
apoun79 exactly
apoun79 I'm a part-time Uber driver but I used to be full-time. what I notice especially when I was full-time was my weight and health, my body was basically changing because I was forever sitting in my car and not in a good way. Sitting down for long periods of time also weighs on your bottom which is very uncomfortable after a while.
apoun79 Not to mention unhealthy eating at gas stations.
1Drummer Did you pay attention to the video? She prepares meals at home and heats them up at gas stations. She doesn't buy food from gas stations.
andrxw microwaves are not safe as well. any job sitting for that long is damaging to your health.
Just reading the title of this video- I’m typing this...
Lord please keep her safe and bless her so that she only does Uber if she really desires too ...
Valarie Cole omg stfu
@@katiebayliss9887 you're being very mean and disrespectful. Valerie Cole is praying for this woman and you're telling her to stfu. She knows the danger of sleeping in a car. She's not condeming this lady job but just asking the Lord for his protection over her. Lighten up. It's not that serious!
How are you doing good looking😘
Michael Harley and you're a 9 year old.
Jo Ragl oh I'm so mean oof.
PLEASE DONT FORGET TO TIP YOUR UBER DRIVERS.
Jamie Alycee Davis And not $1.00 either!!!!!!
Jamie Alycee Davis sometimes it’s really hard for me to tip. Especially more than one dollar.
@@Ang3lBag3l Then don't use the service if you can't even afford a tip
dokidokiheart why do I HAVE to tip??
dokidokiheart exactly why I don’t tip most of the time. People like you EXPECT them.
Stay safe sweet lady!♡
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give it to me baby
this isn't Uber fault this is San Fran and its cost of living
I think if she got her windows tinted and put a window visor in the front it would be perfect 💕
She may use Blindfold for eyes.
@Guinoala I don't think she cares
That's exactly what I have in my prius! Feels like a bedroom lol
@@MyNontraditionalLife well no siht sherlock
Perfect is a stretch, she has a very tough life, we should all try and remember how hard things are
I hope she doesn’t get deactivated for this! Lol (I feel like they would do that just to cover their tracks)
If Uber deactivated her because of this story, I'm sure many people would cancel their Uber accounts.
I certainly would cancel mine!!
@@conradb7200 She did get deactivated actually, not bullshitting you.
@@TayTay-fn6cx proof?
@@Momus123 Read it somewhere, can't remember where.
Loyality Over Anything where did u get that info
Hard working woman. I respect her.
Somehow I'm back here six months later and I scrolled down to write the exact same comment lol and saw my comment up here haha wow. HARD WORKING WOMAN! I FK WITH HER!
aspire to something else man@@3xoticx
Uber should help have discounts on hotels
Well usually people don't drive over 80 miles to drive/work. But that area has a lot of customers. $50 an hour... shiiit I would.
eh truck drivers do this all the time, you'd be surprised what people would be willing to put up with for a decent paycheck
mario barrera great idea, and Uber should make your suggestion ideal, like make it happen, and Uber should pay for the hotels, because if she isn’t making so much money, (but they must be, and don’t care how many hours she drives, wanting to compete, and maybe wanting to be the best competitor, who is winning financially,) and she is using her car, and has to care for the maintenance on it. People need to share more of the wealth.
The whole point of the “gig economy” is labor without regulations or benefits. That’s why they advertise it as a “side hustle” and not a tangible occupation.
mario barrera yess Uber should have a hub for drivers to rest, heat food, watch tv, chill etc. but Uber is too greedy of a company to consider that smh
Just shows how you never know whats going on in somebody's life or how hard the work. She was polite and still put on a smile for every customer. I wish her the best
She's not homeless! This is misleading.
It didn't say homeless. That's how clickbait titles work. As misleading as possible without being a lie.
Shes not homosexual!
The title is absolutely accurate. It's just ambiguous as well
Lyft locks drivers out of their account for a reason. Driving drowsy is just as bad as driving drunk. And uber also has regulations for hours in a day that a driver can be online, and drivers can randomly be fined heavily for going over that time. They fail to mention this in their contract so drivers don't know until they're charged the fine ($500 minimum)..I hope that someone tells this woman so that she doesn't have to go through that.
Sky Howard she's taking 4 hour naps throughout the day..im sure she's fine
she does have to go through that. thanks to the cost of living. she has to drivr 80 miles each way, you really think she is going to waste that time? sleeping is for the elite
xoxXOXO l that is true but safety first right?
four 2 hour naps a day is not equivalent to your body as one solid 6-8 hour sleep though. short naps your body cant get REM sleep which is the deep sleep you need
MrSparco777 that's very true
I also worked in a call center and was micro managed down to every second. I don’t work for Uber like her, but now I’m self-employed and have crazy hours that total well more than 40/week. But I agree with her: it beats having someone breathe down your back every minute.
Agree!! I worked in two different call centers it's the worst!! Lol
Yes Call Centers will make you hate work completely. Its maybe the easiest but the most micro managed and irritating.
she reminds me of my mother kind and hardworking
Same as my mother
I won't judge, but she should get tints asap
Mely xo fact
My mom gets stopped for her tints all the time though
RESPECT HER GRIND! HUSTLE HONEY. GET IT!
Mute َ You shut up!
SparklezandSweetz |azy a f
m a n e z u know they have n muufk n party z at ter z |¡l ass apt m a n e z z z z
Mute َ racist
manny gomez please speak English🙂 I couldn't even understand what you're saying "M a n e z z z z"
Mute َ triggered much? Still living in your mommas basement trying to figure out your life? Broke ass
One of the most perfect cars to rack up miles on very very reliable car with just oil changes
Pdot Smith I'm thinking about buying one.
Pdot Smith um there’s something called a Honda... and I just can’t with Priuses.
antuan XII modern Honda's are actually not as reliable, buddy. Major recalls especially on transmissions.
Passthedutch 9890 You must be thinking of Ford.
everytime I'm behind one or a Lexus CT on the freeway I know I'm gonna be waiting a while lol
Guhhh i died when she put that bonnet on 🤣
Vernadria Davis Right
She ain't playing!
Vernadria Davis lol, getting her sleep on
I swear
Why did she do that? Her hair was shit to begin with. Maybe she wanted keep it like shit hoping she get more tips? I mean it was bad even for a blacky.
She’s such a wholesome person, I’m so happy that this is working out for her.
“Sleeps for 3 to 4 hours” “Wakes up 1 hour later”😂😂😂😂
Thought I was the only one who caught that
@Pino Kio 0(0
I caught that too!
I pretty sure it’s in total
Maybe they meant in total
When she pulled out that bonnet! 👏🏽👏🏽😭 Terri is me, I am Terri. lmao
BAHAHAHAHA! RIGHT?!
at least she is trying to survive in this world. Appreciate it with all of my respect...
Terri White is amazing... I hope she finds peace, and a closer drive in to work ! God bless her !
Am i the only one who sees Uber and Lyft as great free market companies. They give people a fairly easy job and people who need a ride a much better service than taxis (expensive af)
Uber is becoming a monopoly, destroying independent taxi companies, it's unfair competition for taxi companies who have to obey to certain rules where uber doesn't. May be good for some people who need money, but it's not good for the economy, because a monopoly can raise their price when they want because of the lack of competition 'they can get control over that certain market'.
What if you had a company and theirs not a single competitor, well you would probably sell you product for a highest price, competition avoids that from happening.
Thats why you shouldnt have government interfering and creating rules for the taxi drivers which makes it more expencive.
Everyone loves Uber/Lyft EXCEPT cab drivers
As the video and +KnowOne just said, Uber's competition is Lyft and there are a few more competitors, so there definitely isnt a monopoly
Maybe you need to consider the following: many insurance companies will drop policies when they find out their customers have driven for either uber or lyft. The wear and tear on a vehicle is significant. The safety is questionable. These companies assume zero risk and put it on the backs of their employees.
Why did I just shed a tear? Gotta respect her. Working hard to survive. No excuses
Not sure what the problem is, she's making $50/hour as the video says, so if she works an 8 hour day she just cleared $400. She can definitely afford a motel if she wants, but if she goes into the city Friday and gets back monday, she makes $1600 in a week working 4 days, her own schedule. This lady could be clearing 70k a year working 4 days a week. I don't get why Vice is trying to make it seem like she's miserable/poor. She's smart, manages her time and finances very well.
I drive for lyft/Uber in a small city and I'm making $15-$20/hr after expenses and I get to make my own schedule.
Is uber making a shit ton of money off of her? Yes.
Is she making good money and happy with her life? Yes.
she is only making $50/hour during the high demand Surges. When I drove for Uber, surge pricing only lasted 35-45 minutes per day in my area. The rest of the day I was averaging $13-$17/hour.
Keep in mind that does not include gas, maintenance, or insurance.
In the end, it wasnt worth it, and I no longer drive for Uber or Lyft
Pavel Chumak That difference between before and after expenses, tho!
Also if she has children, mortgage, bills... expenses add up continuously. Motels are not that cheap and not always viable for the working mother.
That's what's known as the working poor!
$55 is BS, more like $10/hour after you factor in the cost of the car, gas, maintenance, insurance, food, etc. you're left with peanuts. Literally just enough to buy a bag of peanuts! Uber simply exploits the masses of unskilled people for their own benefit, especially when their CEO is taking multi-million bonuses, they could definitely afford to share a bit of their profit.
Pavel Chumak driving for uber in general is a side gig, fucking vice on their b.s. again
T. Roll don't be surprised that's section 8 housing
$50 an hour isn’t bad until you realize you have to pay for car maintenance, gas, bills, etc.
Shes been doing it for years, so it must be worth it for her.
Exactly. The miles are gonna pile up on her car very quick.
She has a Prius those miles are not that much
50$ an hour maybe before 2016. They've since altered the pay and take 45% of the Fare. Maybe in certain cities like SF at specific TIMES. But mostly Noone is getting 50 an hour.
Being a partner at a law firm isn’t bad until you realize you have to buy suits, a nice car, get your haircut frequently, etc. See how that makes no sense? Find me a job that pays well that doesn’t involve paying for things. Tradesmen buy tools, which is just one thing but someone like you seems like you wouldn’t understand how much those cost. Mechanics usually end up paying for about 40-60K in tools while making 35-45K in their first year of their careers. Uber is not the most expensive job one has to use their own money to pay for their tools, and $50 an hour is not bad at all.
aww much respect and lots of love
// rs
Hey Ryan, I saw your text prank video!
Ryan Smith for real.. and it's her choice, her time and her hours. right on momma do your thing! ✊👍✌
Ryan Smith STOP FOLLOWING ME
I see u everywhere
Ryan Smith she shouldn’t have to sleep in her car f America
Her work ethic is phenomenal
She is very respectable, positive and pleasant. We need more such people on earth! God bless her.
For those who are in the back of the room ................. she’s not homeless, she travels to SF to work, and she take naps in her car while working.
damn hopefully vice didn't just mess up someones hustle
I dont understand what the big deal is with sleeping in her car?
A Thomas right she isnt homeless this was kind of a joke
because that's basically being homeless. even truck drivers try not to sleep in their trucks. if she drove a legal taxi she would earn in 12 hours what she earns illegally with uber in a week.plus tips.
Earns illegally? Lol
Because she lives and sleeps in her car from Monday to Friday. So no it’s not a joke, since she’s barely in her apartment
circusboy90210 , jeez. You are really stuck on stupid.
You have your head so far up your backside that you just refuse to budge from your negative opinion about this nice woman.
What's wrong didn't your mommy love you enough or did she love you a little too much you little creep?
I deliver mail during the day and Uber at night, do what you have to do.
that's a lie. nobody that carries the mail needs an ilegal 2nd job.
circusboy90210 what? Lol you have no work ethic then, now I do real estate instead of uber.
Kyle Smith get your coins
You are amazing!
life is too short. all I need is one 8 hour a day job. you spend the other third of your life sleeping
Never forget the bonnet🤣🤣🤣❤❤
k&D hair sqaud andrews and Swearingen Priorities!
Oh No!!! I seriously thought you were being a jerk until the bonet came out.
*she knows god is always with her.*
if god was real.
Ugh, religious people are so annoying sometimes.
God is good all the time!
Really🙃
NobodyKnowsAnything right
Funny how the video attempted to make it look like she’s struggling. However she has a home, and based on the 50$/hr guarantee she is easily pulling $400 a day, 1200 a week, and almost 5k a month with a 3 day work week
But that's the gross income, so...
LOL cry me a river
Now take off for gas and car washes!
I drive in Denver, $20/hr. However 1/3 of my income goes on gas. I also wash and vacuum my car daily as passengers are messy.
As we drive a lot we need more oil changes and maintenance too.
5k a month wont get you too far in Northern California. Unfortunately, that is how the cookie crumbles in Cali.
Maybe not “struggling” but obviously making sacrifices for her family. 1200 a week is not great pay by any stretch of the imagination. It’s what we down here in Texas call enough to live on. Paying for a hotel room would be counterproductive for her. Great story about a hard working woman!
I spent the summer of 2017 working with a labor union in the Bay Area and meeting Uber and Lyft drivers to discuss the realities of their jobs. Terri seems so sweet and a lot of drivers were upbeat on the surface, but once we dug into their stories it was heartbreaking. Since Uber/Lyft drivers are independent contractors, their income is inconsistent and under the minimum wage once you factor in gas prices and wear and tear on the car. Uber/Lyft takes 25% on top of that. Full-time drivers are sleeping in their cars all the time because they need to be on the app/in the queue when there is the highest demand, like during rush hour. Most of the drivers I talked to wait in designated parking lots near the airports to pick up rides. It really isn't a glamorous job, so many drivers are frustrated. The corporations that have pioneered this gig economy are exactly at the root of the problem in making San Francisco unaffordable, and they only see their drivers as labor to profit off of. If you must use Uber/Lyft, be kind and respectful to your driver and give them a good tip.
Kelsey Bowman yeet
Thank you for that Information
I disagree. The corporations behind this gig economy are not at the root of the problem. It's the capitalist system. Overworked, underpaid workers in all blue collar industries is a rampant, inescapable feature of capitalism. From Walmart workers to Amazon warehouse workers to construction laborers to Uber drivers.
They tell us only highly educated and trained workers can have comfort and stability as if it's a permanent law of nature that we have to accept. But that's not true, we can all have the comfort and stability we all deserve if the system wasn't set up for the rich to get richer off of our labor.
All I would say this is don't live in an area where you can't afford. More education and the ability to get a better-paying job with also rectify this situation.
The last time I was kind and respectful to my driver he kicked me out in the hills of area I've never been. So after dealing with the situation that that are traumatic for me with the drivers I don't feel bad that they don't get paid shit that's what they deserve
She has gorgeous teeth! Odd thing to pint out, but she seems like such a sweet soul. Good for her❤️ wish her every blessing in life.
My teeth aren't bad but they aren't the best so I notice nice teeth also.
Wow this lady is a blessing! God keep you safe and in good health!
She sounds like a normal uber driver she is being safe and not kill herself by being tierd and nice to peope when she goes i to her car. I would love to have a uber driver like her
Gian Navarro you’re not old enough to get an Uber by yourself..
Uber drivers like her should get their cdl they'd be great for trucking.
Not really
Eber Rodriguez no they wouldnt trucking does not only involve driving...
except Trucking is for serial killers.
Dan Tee My father was a serial killer?
THIS VIDEO WAS 3 YEARS AGO. NOW UBER TAKES 40% to 70% PAYS NOTHING FOR GAS, AND NOW JUST 59 CENTS A MILE!
Welcome to republican capitalism, where corporations have all the power and we have to just deal with it.
@@thomasjensen5042 o please.. Corporate liberals like Hillary would be even worse. Sad but America sucks more and more... Wish I could move to Europe or at least Canada.
@@nemanjaras Why can't u?
@@ADUSEI6111 I have family members to take care of
@@nemanjaras Why don't u move them with u? Clearly u think you'd have it better over there. So they're lives would also be better
They sound somewhat like truck drivers. At least as far as the lifestyle is concerned.
close i drive a truck and when we sleep its in a much more comfortable bed and us truckers cant legally work more than 14hrs a day and only 11 of that is driving max then must stop for 10 straight hrs. the american trucker is the most regulated worker there is the fmcsa is in our asses all the time
Melissa0774 How you know? Are you married to one?
A Google User that's a myth. I've had my Cdl for seven years and four of those were spent making next to nothing. Once you graduate from trucking school you are basically forced to work for slave wages for a year or two while insurance companies and prospective employers "evaluate" you as a driver. If you can make it past to first 365-730 days of life on the road making 20000-40000 a year, you may be able to find better opportunities that keep you closer to home and pay more. However this is assuming you've had no accidents or issues during your first couple of years and that you're willing to take on the tasks of labor (loading, unloading, tie loads etc) which most OTR drivers don't do. Make no mistake trucking is a last ditch effort type of job and more often than not has very little financial reward, especially if you live in expensive places like California or New York...
A Google User sure there are always stories about lucky ones or people with "an in" but the majority of new truckers have to run through the mills just like everyone else make nothing for a couple years and work their way up the ranks. Trucking particularly OTR is just about the most challenging to least rewarding job there is. As a trucker you should at least be aware of this already
Do you think it's possible for a rookie driver to achieve 50-70k+ OTR in his first 1-2 years if he used little to no home time throughout the year?
I want to stack cash by living in a company truck and using my parents home as my rent/tax-free permanent address. My goal is to earn at least 50k yearly while spending less than $1000 monthly in total bills. (I might sell my car to save even more)
Even if it's not possible for a rookie... the fact that it can be done with experience means I'm not quitting if I don't meet my goal, but I would feel cheated.
$50/hour minimum during morning rush (4:30-8:30) & evening rush (4:00-8:00) = $83,000 per year. she has awful hours, but she seems to be making a very decent living. why is she being framed as someone who's in a bad spot because she sleeps in her car while she's not working? she doesn't live in the car. she's just taking naps during her breaks. we've all done that.
She smart, using the car for residence, and packed food help her save tons of money, well generally smart, for sure at least. Doing this in japan could be sweet. Go eat ramen and nap in unisex hot springs, then make rush hour yens.
yeah i agree we ALL take naps for 5 days straight in our car every single week
What about car expenses (gas, insurance, maintenance)?
She doesn't sleep with her family most of the week. This doesn't sound human to me. She isn't socializing most of the week except for small talks with clients. Maybe that's better than other options she has, but I'm not believing that is a standard of a decent job in a modern society.
even worse if you take into account the car depreciation.
I try not look at these things only through the prism of money. Spending time with your family and socialzing with other people is not substitutionable by money in my opinion.
This lady make it sounds like it is a sad situation almost like she is homeless. Get on her level instead of trying to make her feel miserable! The truth is, she is making almost 3 times the amount that a retail associate or McDonald's employee would make. (Don't even get me started with history hmmm... ) I don't know what was that about! She is a smart hustler! Yes it is hard, but, she chose that path because that gives her freedom to do whatever she wants whenever she wants! She doesn't have a boss controlling her life nor her money.
I resper this woman Uber driver. I would give her a $5milion check If I had it!
Thanks guys for taking the time to read...
I really had to say something:)
FearlessDANIA Uber acts like a boss in every respect except for scheduling. We don't set rates. As a boss we could set prices but we can't.
shut up, she needs to pay gas every day, have a clean car and she having a familiy
I know that’s right
I thought she was homeless this whole time going off the thumbnail, since I had this video saved on a playlist! But now I realize its really not that bad....
FearlessDANIA Being an Uber driver is not easy, you need a car, you need insurance the car needs repairs and you also need gas, none of these are cheap
So, she's a lower paid truck driver? Mama get yo CDL!.
Bria SIS 😂😩
That does make sense but she loves people so she would probably hate truck driving.
@@missadug well she can get her CDL and work for whatever California's mass transit system is
Bria let me smash cutie
Johnny Speedy u ugly ass shit