Money making mode
@TiffanyP (224)
November 26, 2016 4:37pm CST
Im driving 3 hours to la to drive for uber to make the money i need to go toward rent. Ill be driving sunday morning til Tuesday evening with little to no sleep to make as much as i can.My baby has had diarrhea for the past few days, so i will leave instructions on how how to take care of him with my spouse.I got to change my tire, clean car, and do laundry all yoday to prepare for the trip.
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@yukimori (10144)
• United States
26 Nov 16
That's a horrible idea, and I sincerely hope that Uber has some way to keep drivers from working such ridiculous hours. You're going to be endangering yourself, your passengers, and other motorists on the road. What good will making enough money to cover rent do if you're involved in an accident and Uber's insurance doesn't cover the costs of any of it because it comes out that you were completely at fault?
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@TiffanyP (224)
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27 Nov 16
Im very alert while driving and if i dont work like that then im homeless again with 2 kids which i can not let happen. Because there is no rides where i live or any work where i live i have to travel to make anything and only can do it on my spouses days off he works full time but its not enough to cover our bills. I have to make sure i have food and diapers for my children. And because uber does not pay well and drivers come out of pocket to work u have to do alot of hours just to make a little. And i have my own insurance as well uber does not pay for any of my car expenses. Of course i have sense to grab a coffee or to take a small nap if i need.
@yukimori (10144)
• United States
27 Nov 16
@TiffanyP Hon, you're a lot more impaired than you realize you are when you're driving drowsy (or worse). Coffee and short naps really don't cut it. That's why commercial drivers are required to have a specific amount of time off the road on their routes. It's basic safety for the driver and everyone around them.
It sounds like you're substantially short at the end of the month. Is that the case? If so, you should probably sit back and take a look at your budget. It doesn't sound like it's a great idea for one partner to not work if it's taking that much to make up the difference when rent comes due. I'd suggest you take a look at the We're Debt Free board over on Babycenter; they're pretty awesome when it comes to evaluating budgets and helping cut fluff, and even lurking can be really beneficial.
I'm going to PM you a few specific suggestions, too. Maybe one of them will be something you can do closer to home rather than driving to LA to make less than you spend.
This is a Dave Ramsey-inspired group for those who choose not to be "normal!" Discuss your progress in working those baby steps, get advice, and learn new ways to save.
@TiffanyP (224)
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28 Nov 16
@yukimori im short all month long not just the end of the month and we both work .also sleep i have kids one that wakes up through the night and one that sleep walks plus took care of people growing up i have not slept a night through in years and been functionally just fine . my whole budget goes to bills i dont spend on unnecessary things just bills and diapers and a little toward food there is nothing i can cut back on that i already have .thank you for your concern but i need to do what i need to to keep my kids fed and to keep a roof over there heads.
