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[quote=Anonymous]So...I started driving for Uber Eats three weeks ago. I work in private child care for multiple families on a short term/as needed basis and understandably, my hours were severely reduced. Do not qualify for unemployment, but do pay taxes as an independent contractor so I get it. 
I honestly wish I had started this sooner, in March. I'm sure not being able to eat in is a major factor, so many ordering delivery, but it hasn't been that bad earnings wise. I was initially going to do Shipt, as a friend was making upwards of $20-$60 an hour doing it, but chickened out. If I'm nervous going to the grocery store for myself and elderly parents 1x a week, I figure I'd feel worse going multiple times a day.

Many restaurants are curbside, drive thru or you just come to the front and get your order without going inside. I wear a mask anytime I'm interacting with a restaurant employee or need to go inside. I have hand sanitizer and wet wipes in car with me. I don't use gloves as it's useless. Deliveries are dropped off at the door and I leave a message letting the customer know that I arrived. No contact with them. Of course, Fri-Sat are the best days, mostly evening time. Also Thursday evenings and Sunday lunch hours, like 11-4. Not driving M-W as I don't receive nearly as much as the weekend.

There are definitely many college students doing this. If you have a car, current car insurance, license, smart phone with car charger or battery pack and decent mpg on your vehicle, doesn't hurt to try if you genuinely need the income, like myself.

If your son is being supported by you and has his food/lodging/whatever financial obligations taken care of, if I had a young adult, I would probably discourage it, to be honest. Good luck![/quote]

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