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Lifeafter70

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19. Agree 100 % Door dash pays very little

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #3)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 05:14 PM

Apr 13

Those no tax on tips would be eaten up by gas, wear and tear on her vehicle, higher insurance cost.
Also she is in a right to work state. Credit card tips can be used as part of the minimum wage so employers can pay you less than minimum wage. Not sure if it applies to gig workers but is used in the restaurant industry in many right to work states.

Door dash works well for my grandson while in school. He makes most of his money working nights. I doubt she does much night driving or can make as many deliveries per hour as a younger person.

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Who thought "DoorDash Grandma" was a PR positive? [View all] A_Woman_from_MI Apr 13 OP

Know what would have helped her more? Bettie Apr 13 #1

It definitely hits a button for me A_Woman_from_MI Apr 13 #5

I've noticed lately at the grocery store the average age of the cashiers and baggers looks to be about 70. Vinca Apr 13 #6

I'm 74 and just retired from working for a grocery store Lifeafter70 Apr 13 #9

Well, that sheds a different light, to be sure A_Woman_from_MI Apr 13 #11

Lol Lifeafter70 Apr 13 #15

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to give the impression I thought working at a grocery store was low paying. I was trying to Vinca Apr 13 #18

No you didn't. I just wanted to explain my answer to you Lifeafter70 Apr 13 #21

Nah, that is just for advanced countries that can afford it. Like Mexico and Canada and Greenland. Midnight Writer Apr 13 #7

+1 leftstreet Apr 13 #12

She is a GOP plant. She spoke at a GOP hearing last year extolling the merits of the "No Tax On Tips... winstars Apr 14 #28

Look at those giant bags of saturated fat being received by a giant bag of saturated fat. jls4561 Apr 13 #2

People before profits health care would have done it too. Maybe even a living wage. Solly Mack Apr 13 #3

Agree 100 % Door dash pays very little Lifeafter70 Apr 13 #19

A pity you don't live in a civilized country, Sharon. paleotn Apr 13 #4

Standard deduction? multigraincracker Apr 14 #29

WHAT on Earth?!?! NCDem47 Apr 13 #8

NOPE. If we were a decent country, grandma wouldn't have to work.. CousinIT Apr 13 #10

Oh My God, she should be with her husband, NOW! Zackzzzz Apr 13 #13

All it shows is our cruel healthcare system Ritabert Apr 13 #14

The gig economy Johnny2X2X Apr 13 #16

Heartbreaking A_Woman_from_MI Apr 13 #17

He is bringing jobs back. Lifeafter70 Apr 13 #22

Y'all this was totally staged. She's from Arkansas. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 13 #20

I agree Lifeafter70 Apr 13 #23

Yes, understood A_Woman_from_MI Apr 13 #24

I saw on Reddit a screenshot of her speaking at a GOP event in Nevada. RockRaven Apr 13 #26

How's she liking the $4/gal gas then? NickB79 Apr 13 #25

look bob4460 Apr 14 #27

And screams Fake News all the time. multigraincracker Apr 14 #30

yup! here you go! Takket Apr 14 #31

Sort of reminds me Mad_Machine76 Apr 14 #32