Rule 7. The only rule is work. If you work, it will lead to something It's the people who do all of the work all the time who eventually catch on to things. -John Cage
My last post was about I talked about work, not cherry picking rides and just taking care of yourself.
I feel vulnerable putting my weekly earnings here, but it really isn’t a lot. As you can see, on Monday I had the highest earnings. I slowly went lower and lower. I did a 40 hour work week. I took a day off on Christmas and today (Sunday). This is the most money I made in a week from Lyft. If you account for gas and food. I make about minimum wage from this job.
My mentality shifted to appreciating the good parts about the job. I have complete autonomy. I can take a fare or not take it. I turned down a 1/4 of my rides. I often accepted those $3 dollar rides. I choose my schedule to be noon to midnight. Later in the week, I decided to go home earlier and earlier. When I wanted to take a break and eat my homemade chili, I did. I would take an hour or 20 minutes.
A sketch of my office
I did get my account blocked on Friday though. I contacted support and they helped me resolve it quickly. They said I verbally assaulted my fare. I rarely speak to my passengers unless they speak to me. They listened to my side and reopened my account. It was a weird experience. I did 13 fares that day. I had conversations with two of them and both of them were very cordial. One was a Dutch writer from Medellin and the other was a shoeshine lady for a cowboy bar. I read about situations like this on Reddit. I thought nothing of it. I thought some drivers probably deserve it. Now I’m thinking… Are people doing that to get ride fares refunded?
Regardless, I drive as safe as possible, given Houston roads and unpredictable drivers, but I have accepted the fact that I can be kicked off the app for whatever reason. Right to work state. Right to get fired for whatever. I know I should be looking for another form of income.
I’m proud that I sketched two days in a row. Consistency!
I think it is important to me that I have a lot to think about while doing this job. I want to have money so I can do the things I want to do. I want to travel and I want to do art.
Does the custodian say I won’t clean that? No. That’s the job. If you don’t like the job. Go find a new one.
Introduction
I need to make money. I don’t have health insurance so I’m paying all my medical bills out of pocket. I don’t get paid until Jan 15th from teaching. Even then, it’s not that big of a pay check. The rideshare money I make during the winter break will cover me. What is work? Does a custodian shirk out on menial tasks? Is ego the enemy? These are some questions that I asked myself yesterday.
What is work?
I frequently read the reddit /Lyftdrivers subreddit.Personally, I think forums such as reddit is a place for people to complain, amateurs ask other amateurs questions and overall brain rot for the masses. It is entertaining and sometimes there are insights and information that can be valuable to your life. You just have to sift through the riff-raff. (See below)
From subreddit /Lyftdrivers. 60 hours!
I saw this post and I saw how many hours I was doing. I thought to myself, “Of course, I’m making peanuts. I’m not putting in the work.” The job itself is a gig and hustle economy. That doesn’t mean minimum hours and large rewards. If I want to make money, I have to have the discipline to put in the hours.
Yesterday, the first 6 hours I made nothing. Barely $50. By the end of my 12 hour shift, I made $179. More than I ever made in a shift. Was it difficult? A little. Was I tired? Yeah, twelve hours driving. Is it that bad? No. I could be sweating buckets, and pouring concrete. Could I do this for the rest of the winter break until I go back to substitute teaching? I’ll try.
To sum up this point. I need to treat this job like a real job and put in hours that will reflect income. Just because the first 2-3 hours are not going well, in terms of income. I shouldn’t quit and go home.
Does a custodian shirk out on menial tasks?
No. Easy answer. I’m not a custodian, but I see what they go through at schools and the places where I worked. They don’t get enough credit. Truly a thankless job. They unclog toilets, mop up vomit, and clean things that would make the average person gag. They do it without question.
Cherry Picking- I learned from street basketball. When a player stands at the other side of the court (during full court) and waits for a pass from his teammate to score a goal. Essentially doing no work but receiving the praise, benefits or rewards.
The lyft subreddit is rampant with cherry-picking rides that are valued. They don’t accept $3 rides here or there. I’m trying to get in the attitude that no ride is beneath me. Accept all rides, within reason. This is job. I should treat it as such. Does the custodian say I won’t clean that? No. That’s the job. If you don’t like the job. Go find a new one. Don’t even get me started with tipping! That’s another post.
Does the custodian say I won’t clean that? No. That’s the job. If you don’t like the job. Go find a new one.
Is Ego is the Enemy?
Earlier I wrote that I will accept all rides. This is where my agency and ego get in the way. Sometimes I’m tired and I want to take a 10 minute break, go to the bathroom, find something to eat. Is that $3 dollar ride worth it to hold my pee 15 minutes longer? I haven’t eaten in 3 hours and that taquería I passed has no line. Go? I ask myself these questions throughout the day. I hype myself up to keep going. Sometimes that I cancel or don’t accept rides when I’m tired or the above reasons. To summarize this point. Do your job, don’t shirk out on tasks, but if you need to take a break, take it. What you rationalize to not take a fare is on you.
Conclusion
I love driving rideshare because I feel it is more valued to the public than ubereats or doordash. People need to get where they need to go. They have to go to work. They just got discharged from the hospital, and they need a ride to their car or home. They just got released from jail and need a ride home. Everyone has a story. Everyone has a place they have to be. For whatever reason, they need a ride.
Treat it like a job. Set yours and stick them.
What if you were a custodian? Do you walk away from a spill. Take every job.
I never remembered this week when I was in school. I’m glad we have it. It makes my grateful that I have this job. It also makes me reflect on the people that have affected my life.
This time of year is bitter sweet. It is sweet because I enjoy the end of the year and I look forward to summer. It is bitter because of the finality of possibly never seeing my students again is depressing. Why? I will have no idea how their story will continue. I want their journey to be successful and enjoyable. I suppose that’s what makes teachers naive. That’s what make me naive. I’m a sap. I got into this profession thinking that I can make a positive impact on every student that I encounter. In reality, after they leave your classroom, their life is entirely out of your control. Their journey will be filled with the ebb and flow of life. I have no control over it after they leave my classroom.
The big takeaway from this week is gratitude. I really don’t expect anything from my students. I’m glad they got me stuff, but I treat all of them as I would like to be treated.
I feel that my Spanish is at a basic level, some would say intermediate. I feel that I am still not at a comfortable level. maybe I will never get there. I feel that my level and understanding and use of the language is still broad. I can communicate. I can comprehend spoken converstation. If something is too complicated, I can get the gist of it. That’s not good enough. My goal is precision. I want to be able to use the language with precision and accuracy.
I don’t think I will attain the proficiency I desire by just passive listening and reading. I think to reach the next level, I will have to study and improve with small increments. Eventually, along the way I will begin to dream in this language. Then I can maybe slow down and passively learn, like English.
I think, we, as learners learn what we want to learn. Ultimately, the student will put in the majority of the work towards mastery.
Also, those AI generated featured images are too attractive. I want to give you the reader real images of my life. If no one reads this, I want to give my future self real images of my life.
Siento que mi español es de un nivel básico, algunos dirían intermedio. Siento que todavía no estoy en un nivel cómodo. tal vez nunca llegue allí. Siento que mi nivel y comprensión y uso del idioma aún es amplio. Puedo comunicarme. Puedo comprender la conversación oral. Si algo es demasiado complicado, puedo entenderlo. Eso no es suficiente. Mi objetivo es la precisión. Quiero poder utilizar el idioma con precisión y exactitud.
No creo que alcance el dominio que deseo simplemente escuchando y leyendo pasivamente. Creo que para alcanzar el siguiente nivel tendré que estudiar y mejorar con pequeños incrementos. Con el tiempo, en el camino empezaré a soñar en este idioma. Entonces tal vez pueda reducir el ritmo y aprender pasivamente, como el inglés.
Creo que nosotros, como estudiantes, aprendemos lo que queremos aprender. En última instancia, el estudiante hará la mayor parte del trabajo para dominarlo.
Además, esas imágenes destacadas generadas por IA son demasiado atractivas. Quiero regalarle al lector imágenes reales de mi vida. Si nadie lee esto, quiero darle a mi yo futuro imágenes reales de mi vida.
This has been a tough week of teaching third grade. Have I mentioned that this is the hardest job I have ever done? Well, it is. I think I want to try high school art teacher before I leave the profession entirely.
What makes this job so difficult? I think it is the different personalities that all go to public school. The wide range of economic backgrounds, family structure, cultural behavior, language, social media influence, and a growing individual who doesn’t know who they are and why they are alive. I had a friend told me that I would be a recruit division commander in Navy boot camp. I never wanted to do that job. I know why she said that now. I also know why my RDC’s hated their job.
So I made some dictionaries for my third grade class. Bookmaking on a Friday night was very enjoyable. Are my students going to notice the craftsmanship? Are my students going to appreciate the effort? Are my students going to lose it? Probably no, no and yes. Regardless, I enjoyed making it, and it gave me an idea to make a book of all their writing as an end of the year gift for my students.
Espanol
Esta ha sido una semana difícil para la enseñanza de tercer grado. ¿He mencionado que este es el trabajo más difícil que he hecho jamás? Bueno, lo es. Creo que quiero probar como profesora de arte en la escuela secundaria antes de dejar la profesión por completo.
¿Qué hace que este trabajo sea tan difícil? Creo que son las diferentes personalidades las que van a la primaria pública. La amplia gama de orígenes económicos, estructura familiar, comportamiento cultural, idioma, influencia de las redes sociales y un individuo en crecimiento que no sabe quiénes son ni por qué están vivos. Un amigo me dijo que sería comandantes de reclutas en el campo de entrenamiento de la Navy. Nunca quise hacer ese trabajo. Ahora sé por qué dijo eso. También sé por qué mis RDC odiaban su trabajo.
Así que hice algunos diccionarios para mi clase de tercer grado. Hacer apuestas un viernes por la noche fue muy agradable. ¿Mis alumnos notarán la artesanía? ¿Mis alumnos van a apreciar el esfuerzo? ¿Mis alumnos van a perderlo? Probablemente no, no y sí. De todos modos, disfruté haciéndolo y me dio la idea de hacer un libro con todos sus escritos como regalo de fin de año para mis alumnos.
Es importante para reflejar en tu día. ¿Cómo puedo mejorar mis estrategias y maneras para enseñar? ¿Qué paso en mi día hoy? Una cosa era que mis estudiantes estaban confuso con cuál es el libro de escritura y leyendo.
Esta noche, he hecho “covers” por las libretas. Ojalá que ayude el proceso de transición de un tema de otro tema.
Este trabajo es lo más difícil trabajo he tenido
It is important to reflect on your day. How can I improve my teaching strategies and ways? What happened in my day today? One thing was that my students were confused with which book to write and read.
Tonight, I made “covers” for the notebooks. Hopefully the transition process from one topic to another topic helps.
Voy a empezar mi segundo año como un maestro de primaria. Estoy emocionado y tengo miedo. ¿Por qué? Quería hacer un buen trabajo. Me acuerdo los consejos y lecciones de mis mentores y maestros pasados. La enseñanza experiencia es más importante para aprender. Creo que este blog será una buena herramienta para documentar y reflejar mi viaje en esta profesión.
I am going to begin my second year as an elementary teacher. I’m excited and I’m scared. Because? I wanted to do a good job. I remember the advice and lessons of my past mentors and teachers. Teaching experience is more important to learn. I think this blog will be a good tool to document and reflect my journey in this profession.
Palabras Nuevas
Concientizar- to make aware
Veneradas- venerated, adore
Alfabetismo- literacy
Alfabetización- alphabetical order
Laguna mental- mind holes
Súbitamente- suddenly, unexpectedly
Engatusar- to trick, to make into a cat
Puntos de referencias- landmarks
No *hago errores= I make mistakes< cometo errores= I commit mistakes
Hago errores (gramatically correct but incorrect verb)
Yo vi la película, Soul, un dibujo animado. La historia sobre un profesor de música que muere.
Estoy estudiando educacion en mi universidad. Hay temas de tutoría, enseñanzas, y su pasión de tu vida.
¿Por qué la vi otra vez? Recientemente, escuchaba música de jazz. Hay mucho jazz en esta película. Yo me vi a mi mismo en la protagonista. Él es un profesor, tiene una edad mediana, y solo. De afuera, parece que su vida está muy triste, pero en realidad, él tiene una buena vida.
Me gusta el diálogo del guión. Yo veo muchas metáforas y enseñanzas. Yo veo la película en inglés con subtítulos en español.
Creo que esta película va a esconder a la mayoría de la gente. La película se presentó durante 2020.
Yo tuve mi primer día de observación para ser un profesor. He oído muchos rumores que mi distrito escolar será malo y terrible. En mi primera impresión, mi escuela es un buen lugar. Creo que hay personas siempre van a tener malas experiencias porque tienen expectativas muy altas.
Normalmente cuando experimento algo nuevo siempre tengo mis expectativas muy bajo y pienso en las peores situaciones. Por eso, cuando sobrevivo todo está bien. no pasa nada.
Anteriormente solía ser un romántico, después mis veintes era un cínico, ahora soy realista. Creo que en la vida y el universo tienen un buen humor e ironía. Yo se el chiste y me reí.
Nosotros necesitamos sufrir para lograr nuestros objetivos . Sin sufrir, la vida siempre es fácil y feliz. Un vida asi esta muy aburrido, demasiado aburrido.
Imaginaté si juegas el juegovideo de vida con la dificultad es fácil. No es divertido. Cuando la gente engaña el juego no es divertido para nosotros. Los engañadores que normalmente engañan en juegos videos en su vida. Ellos son perdedores de vida.
Yo recibí mi reloj nuevo. La marca del reloj se llama Garmin. Quiero estar más saludable. Por eso, yo corro. Mi meta es un 5K todos los días por un año, tal vez siempre. ¿Por qué? Estoy en forma bien en mi opinión pero creo que puedo empujar mi cuerpo y mi mente así. Voy a cultivar disciplina y consistencia.
Recientemente escuché a David Goggins otra vez. Una de sus frases es ” Solo estás usando una fracción de tu potencial.
Que significa eso?
Para mi, yo puedo hacer más, estudiar más, aprender más, leer más, de todas maneras yo quería.
Todas las cosas yo quiero mejorar en. Tengo que hacer tiempo libre para lograrlas. La decisión es mía. Tenemos selecciones todos los días de su dieta, su trabajo, su pendientes, y más.
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