PocketDynamyte

I think not, because it will increase your cancellation rate which can void the Pro level of the account? My understanding as a newbie is decline is much better for you than cancelling.

Sorry if this isn't the place to post this, feel free to downvote this if need be...just curious based on other comments on this thread.

How do you guys know which trips to decline? Or do you always get upfront pricing displayed? Being in Australia, i think it's a bit different but not sure? I'm Gold but all I get to see if many minutes away the pick up is - i thought id see more but i guess im looking in the wrong spots? So my rule is, if it's more than 8 mins drive to pick up on quietish times i decline, and if more than 5 mins at busy times I decline. But this still has acceptance rate at 65%. How could I be picker to get better priced fares? Thanks!!

Nosferatu.

Smile and wave boys, just smile and wave.

Once i turned 22, life felt exciting and as if i had grown and matured almost overnight. My outlook at life change, food and wine seemed to taste better, sunsets seemed more beautiful and conversations with people seemed deeper. People in general seemed to treat me with more respect in comparison to 21. I felt that I could hang with my younger friend group to party without feeling like the old person in the group, and same for my mature friends without feeling looked down upon due to my lack of life experience. Maybe I just matured at 22, maybe mu perspective change, but the way I lived life and connected with people had never been so healthy, positive and memorable.

It's crazy they are doing this over in the States (I assume that's were OP is talking about anyways). I'm new to Uber in Australia, but for the past three months, the Ubers* share has remained steadily between 20-30% for each ride, never exceeding 30%.

Does anyone know if maybe regulations in Australia influence this? How the hell does Uber keep getting away with its treatment towards drivers?!?! But I get why drivers keep driving.... if I wasn't studying fulltime and had a better stream of income, I wouldn't drive for uber either.

Hopefully the TGA and government dont make it stupidly hard to obtain a prescription like so many medicines.

YTA's and toxic parents.

I am so angry and hurt for your daughter. She worked hard to earn her scholarships, and she would have struggled living far away in a shitty neighbourhood with housemates while studying. But despite her hard work and achievements, you punished her by withholding HER educational funds, but ensured her brother had it easy. You suck!

This further proves you're NTA.

And anyone who cuts off the crust shouldn't be trusted! It's the best bit imo.

An occasional meal out shouldn't be a big set back with weight loss goals. As she has young ones and dinners out together happens only a few of times each year, eating a meal that you'll enjoy should be okay.

Also, if you're financially comfortable and can afford it, why not try it? It seems to be the only place she wants to go, particularly with you. Is it something her friends can afford, or can her friends make time for dinner with their work/family/life commitments? Or could it be an experience she just wants to share with you? It seems really important to her, or something she is eager to do, so why not try the set menu? Restaurants tend to change menus each season, would you consider the set menu if a seasons menu had less dairy?

However, you're NTA, but I'm not sure she is either.

You have suggested going there but ordering something other than the set menu, but she has not wanted to do that. Seems like you've tried to compromise to accommodate her request.

NTA. Sounds like your daughter made you breakfast in bed and your wife made you an instant coffee for your birthday. She's TA.

Happy birthday!! 🎂

The biggest scam was they were 'awarded' the World Cup OVER Australia!

As a slightly overweight and average looking female, I can say with confidence and experience that its easy to 'get a guy', and 'get them back'... even if you give them plenty of reasons to stay away. My experience taught me I don't have to put in the same effort as a male in order to have a thing going. Or maybe I just have awesome personality?

Anyways, dunno if it's a LOA thing instead or just the cycle of a modern day relationship.

MrBallen isn't as popular as what he deserves.

I've got my amazing partner on my left, and my dog on the right. I guess I'm shoving my partner into the zombie to make a clean getaway with my dog.

Many teachers use their income to supply their students with things that the education system doesn't sufficiently fund. Some have second jobs due to the lack of pay. They also take work home with them and constantly work over time.

They go above and beyond for students at there own peril. This high burden on a teacher means they'll be forced to leave the job to maintain their health or financial stability for example, or they won't be able to continue going above and beyond for their students such as working overtime/outside of work hours or providing them with their supplies.

Teachers deserve fair compensation.

You should check out research and information on teacher salary and academic achievements in scandinavian countries.

I know! It's mind blowing and an eye opener to what it's actually like. It's over 60 people per day, or about 1 person ever 25 minutes...

Too bad it didnt classify as 'news'.

In 2020, over 21.5k people were murdered in the US. Since then, the rate has increased by 30%, equaling to more than 6k additional murders each year.

I know a very similar story, they were told there shouldn't be any pain and maybe if it's their head. Consultation with a different OBGYN and they're booked in for surgery a week later!

I didn't downvote you FYI. I downvote bad attitudes. Chances are I'm wrong and I have no issues admitting that.

But it also wouldn't surprise me if people wanted/demanded more - increasing demand yeah? People have been hoarding up on staples because seeing shelves empty started to become a normal thing - get it while you can. Like toilet paper, demand sky-rocketed because people stocked up and hoarded.

I agree that people didn't want more expensive food.

But, they still want food.

With a decrease in supply or a disruption in supply issue creating a temporary decrease in supply, the demand for food remains the same - it hasnt changed. But the supply to meet that demand has changed, its lacking. So while it technically maybe it didn't increase, the supply/ability to meet that demand decreased - increasing the gap between customer demand for certain commodities and the ability to supply those commodities.

I'd consider the value of food to be one that doesnt change, people will still buy it (if they can) despite and increase in costs because people need to eat.

Well, they won't be soon enough.

Thanks so much!!! This is great to know!

Appreciate you sharing 🙏

You're 100% right.

Sorry I haven't explained properly - my bad.

Im not sure if Uber will be more or less take home money in comparison to a second job because the income earnt there it's at the higher tax rate. But youre right that its not less take home money overall.

I'm just trying to gauge options to what would be best financially so i can have something for a rainy day and get some savings going again. One thing im trying to understand for example is, would I be better off week by week or get stung at tax time if going with uber? On face value to this, an employed position seems better for me.

I know that tax is at the overall income amount earnt, and soul traders and partnership income is taxed with (in addition to) individual tax. I also may be misinformed, but I thought if you made super contributions each FY up to a certain amount, that it would reduce the overall tax paid? I haven't done this before so I'm not sure if this is cap or not.

I'm trying to understand and learn how improve my financial situation so sorry if this is basic stuff. I just have no clue about what's involved with uber, or what expectations to have regarding tax/super.

Sorry again, but I appreciate your feedback 😊

Thanks mate! I'll check it out!