Gig Workers - Stop Complaining

14/07/2023 19 min Episodio 501
Gig Workers - Stop Complaining

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**Summary:**- Mike and Torya discuss their frustrations with certain groups of people, including software developers and gig drivers.- They specifically talk about their experiences with unhelpful software developers who don't listen to their problems and provide unhelpful solutions.- They also discuss the entitled attitude of some gig drivers who demand tips upfront and dictate how customers should spend their money.- The hosts share personal stories of negative experiences with gig drivers and restaurant servers.- They touch on the topic of measurement systems, comparing the Imperial system to the metric system. **Key Takeaways:**- Some software developers can be unhelpful and dismissive when it comes to addressing issues.- Gig drivers should not demand tips upfront and dictate how customers spend their money.- Negative experiences with gig drivers and restaurant servers can impact tipping behavior.- The hosts have a preference for the Imperial measurement system due to familiarity and emotional attachment.   TimestampSummary0:00:15Introduction to the show0:01:14Complaining about stupid software developers0:02:21Discussion about whiny gig drivers0:04:06Story about a DoorDash driver throwing food at a customer0:05:59Personal experience with a bad Instacart driver0:07:39Comparing tipping practices in restaurants and delivery services0:10:05Conversation about small town bars and drinking0:12:00Debate about the Imperial and metric measurement systems0:14:13Discussion about gym equipment and measurements0:18:48Criticism of DoorDash drivers' misunderstanding of tipping practices