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11 months agoOr read a book, or do literally anything else.
Or read a book, or do literally anything else.
I was thinking Van Gogh. He did loads of paintings of peasants in fields.
But drivers sound like bvrrrrrmmm.
This reminds me of an Impressionist.
$18/hour is just barely a living wage in NYC. Actual living wage for an adult with 0 children in NYC is about $25.50/hour:
https://livingwage.mit.edu/counties/36061
On top of that you have the challenges specific to these jobs. If you’re on bike, that’s hard work and limits the hours you can do without risking injury. If you’re driving (which is maybe practical in outer boroughs) you’re shouldering all the costs of the vehicle working for a delivery app. Either way that’s way too little after taxes per month, even at $18/hr.
Yes, "the end of the journey’ got me too. So AI-looking. It’s this one:
https://www.deviantart.com/davidevart/art/The-End-Of-The-Journey-952592148