With a MILLION immigrants coming into Canada yearly, these app companies will have an endless supply of poor people having to work for them for below minimum wage. Until we stop this influx of immigration and the government steps in and sets laws on minimum wage app work, nothing will change. I've left App work and moving on to proper employment and have never felt better.

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

I'm happy for you Fern that you found something that works for you! I agree with many things you are saying. I am for people working for these apps but FAR TOO MANY and majority don't give a.... about the clients.

@lulabloom4636

Ай бұрын

absolutely what is happening

I work at a 9 to 5 and I absolutely hate it. I watch gig work videos because I would rather be driving around than be chained to a desk. I have to keep the 9 to 5 because of health insurance since being in the US your healthcare and retirement is connected to your job. I find these corporate jobs more degrading than gig work since they watch you like a hawk and monitor everything you do on your computer.

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

It's actually like that here too , good benefits and pension is tied to a job but we can get them outside those companies but it costs us directly. I've been on both sides. If your market is good for it though , it can pay but that's becoming more rare sadly.

@DaniellaJoyFitness

Ай бұрын

Interesting how we all have our own perspective on things

@RobertEskew

Ай бұрын

Actually, your health insurance coverage and retirement savings aren't necessarily tied to a 9-to-5 job. Health insurance coverage: As a gig worker you can obtain coverage under the Affordable Care Act (aka "Obamacare.") Retirement savings: Though you can't participate in a 401(k) account as a gig worker, you can contribute to either a Traditional or Roth IRA or both.

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

Not if you are in Canada though ;)

I’m sorry you don’t like gig work but I appreciate the videos you give us. It’s actually hard to find a gig work KZreadr who gives good advice and I trust.

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

That compliment means a lot to me Jacob thank you! It's hard to be transparent without sounding negative but I had to say it. Your support since day one has not gone unnoticed.

Wow Ash it’s been so long! Someone I got unsubscribed to your channel! I resubscribed! I’m sorry to hear that about gig work for you. I really do enjoy gig work for all the reasons you mentioned! I’ll go back to you older videos to see what I’ve missed last time I knew you were doing Instacart. Take care of yourself and be safe!!

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

I've been wondering where you've been haha , I noticed you and even a few others of my regulars are not around but I'm happy to see you now in the comments Lisa!

Great topic for a video. I can really appreciate your transparency with everything. I'm at odds on whether or not I want to go back to gig work after I get my car fixed. I've worked this job for 6 months now and I'm liking the steadiness of getting a paycheck lol hope you're having a good one Ash!!

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

I can't say I blame you Kenny. It's a hard choice but I think just keeping it as side money is good. I'm doing it at least 3 days a week right now and that's what I can handle. If it was more....damn

I hate it...still doing it because the idea of a full time job is even worse lol. Sitting in an office for 8 or 9 hours is my idea of hell. Doing Instacart in downtown Vancouver, for now as a supplement to pay down debt. Two steps forward, one step back.

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

Haha I can understand that too because I also would hate going back to an employer. I felt controlled and under watch all the time. With gig work , I don't feel that.

200 a week for 4 hours is exactly how everybody should live!

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

Haha my point exactly! It's taken a while to get to that point but now it's here and I want to keep it or improve it.

Weren't you supposed to go back to an employer like you said last year ?! Those apps, UE, doordash , skip , are just side hustles . The trick is to start your own business .

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

I have a online business , it doesn't go far and I did apply to places but no go so I decided to keep my self employment and I prefer it way more than working for a company.

It puts you in control! Gig work is far better than working a 9-5 and having a boss over your head … I know in Missourr or Massachusetts where they passed a law stating that Uber and Lyft drivers have to make $32 minimum … I think the same thing should happen up here And They should extend that to Uber eats and the other food delivery stuff as well … I know it may feel degrading but mindset shift - it could be a lot worse … you are in control and create your hours - somewhat

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

So I agree and disagree. Yes I am in control but that's not easy to do, its FAR too easy to be lazy. As well a lot of the laws have shifted and those laws aren't per hour. They are per ACTIVE total hours which means from start to finish of having a order and some drivers can be out for 4 hours before they hit that 1 hour active time, so even $32 for 4 hours is not good. Additionally it's hard to get orders or even make $10 a hour depending on the market so is the control of the hours worth it if you can't make the money?

I like it cause it fills my time between sleep and working my near full time job. I find I need to work around 4 hours of Uber Eats to replace each lost hour of FT work... so the pay isn't there, but it's not like my employer will suddenly give more hours/money in this economy.

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

That's a good point. I like how you know these companies won't pay you more but like you said you also know your employer isn't stacking the OT. Good points

Personally I much prefer gig work to Brussel Sprouts. 🤪

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

Yeah one makes me money while leaving a bad taste in my mouth, the other just tastes like....well you fill in the blank 😅🤣

I like it for extra money. I only do it part-time to keep my full-time job. Do I have health insurance?

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

With gig work there is 0 insurance or benefits. You have to get them from another job or pay into them.

I don't believe you're being negative, you're expressing a fairly universal sentiment of what these apps have become to us. Your candid elaboration is pure pharmaceutical grade copium 😊 I agree regarding restaurant delivery, I find it very degrading and I will only perform that vertical after dark. Frequently when I'm standing there waiting on my order. I will silently chant the classic prostitutes' montre: _"leave your body, LEAVE your body"_ 😆......😩

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

Lol that's a great way to wait for a order hahahaha

I used to love Doordashing but now I hate it and I am done!

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

It's the love it and then hate it relationship lol I get it trust me.

I stopped doing UE due to tip baiting.

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

That's the main reason why many stop

Saludos!❤

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

Aron! Haven't seen you in forever! Omg so good to see that name! I hope all is well love!

I don’t mind doing gig work as a side hustle. I treat it like a game like Pokémon Go lol just driving to different places and try to find good spots for good orders. As for the work itself, I find it pretty easy since it’s just picking up and dropping off food. If I were to find a part time job to supplement my income, it would most likely just be a crappy entry level minimum wage job to fit with my schedule since I already have a 9-5 full time as my main income. So far my earnings from DoorDash/UberEats is slightly more than what I would earn from a minimum wage part time job. The biggest perk with gig work is the flexibility with the schedule. You can take much time off as you need without needing approval or work extra hours if you wish.

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

As a side hustle it's less stressful since I don't have to depend on it as much. I agree to that and I do agree it can bring in more revenue than some part time jobs. Side hustle is a great way to use it.

UE needs to get rid of the ability for customers to tip bait us.

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

Absolutely , I couldn't agree more. I hate it

I don’t like gig work because the low paying offers, not being as busy as before and no benefits. Still do gig work because of the extra income, as a filler to unpaid leave at my 2 regular jobs and flexibility.

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

I think that is a great way to use gig work! Extra money, nothing fancy.

I hate it also!! I dread sitting in my car to make 30% of what I was making 2 years ago.. my area is over run with illegals and they all have 2-3 phones.. all the apps lowered the pay a few months ago.. less offers for lower pay and instacart even made the jobs harder

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

I hate the multiple phones and the fact that it's only 1 background check....Like come on. Non stop horrible issues due to these companies.

I love Brussels sprouts 😅

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

Haha hate those things!

How come you don't like gig work?

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

Lol if you watch the entire video you'll see why ;)

That is good money you are making on youtube I think.

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

Especially for the amount of time, yes it is. I love making my content, I love being a creator. It's my primary choice every time.

Nice intro

@DashWithAshinCanada

Ай бұрын

Thank you.