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wanmoar t1_jadmzmb wrote

Reply to comment by TheMelv in [OC] Earnings data from all my orders as a food courier! by KrazyKev03

How do you know they don't expect tips or that all delivery drivers do?

Source for your assertions?

> That goes to the platform (technology, coders, software engineers, maintenance, profit) almost none to the delivery guy.

Source?

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TheMelv t1_jadyw6u wrote

Are you being serious? How do I know package delivery guys don't expect tips? Plenty of services are understood that tip is not necessary, like dental work or plumbing. We've already established that UPS is union salary, google FedEx tipping and see what comes up. Basic tipping is part of grooming service, tattooing, food service and food delivery amongst others.

My source is personal experience, I used to do Uber, door dash and Postmates in my city for side money because I like riding my bike and exploring anyway. I've also ordered from apps so know what the fees are. It's honestly a fun little side gig if you have other income, I don't really get how people can live off of it.

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wanmoar t1_jae1axi wrote

> I don't really get how people can live off of it

one google later...

https://thisonlineworld.com/living-off-doordash/

but also, is salary my job as a consumer to ensure? Shouldn't the driver decide that if they're seeing if this side gig is worth it? If most of don't think it is, wouldn't they quit (they did where I live and now delivery is 40% more expensive)

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wanmoar t1_jae06ok wrote

> google FedEx tipping and see what comes up

Challenge accepted

https://www.reddit.com/r/Fedexers/comments/zfn8om/why_isnt_there_an_option_to_tip_fedexups_drivers/

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TheMelv t1_jae3l5n wrote

So there isn't an option and some would prefer it. The post suggests lowering the base rate to accommodate tipping and other people disagree. I guess the bottom line is that it's not expected. FedEx policy is they are not allowed to accept it.

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