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Steven Scott
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Is "I work for Uber" the new "I'm Unemployed"

Steven Scott
  • Investor
  • Compton, CA
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Hello,

I am currently looking to rent one of my units. I have had a few people come by to veiw it.  One thing i had noticed is a new trend.  5 out of the 16 veiwers said "Oh yes i have a job... i work for Uber." or "...of course my husband is employed... he works for Uber." Though i respect anyone making a living, i see this as a side hustle and not any form of steady employment to count on. Has anyone had similar experiences? Is "I work for Uber" the new "I'm Unemployed"?

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Vincent Crane
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  • Realtor
  • Atlanta, GA
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Vincent Crane
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  • Realtor
  • Atlanta, GA
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If someone has Uber as their primary job, yes they're unemployed. If someone has a different job and does Uber on the side, that's different. Uber isn't consistent in pay and you shouldn't rent out to someone who Ubers as their primary W2 job, 

  • Vincent Crane

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