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A few months ago, I had received a maintenance request at the apartment complex I work for. It was before the Covid19 lock down, and I gathered my tools to fix a light fixture that had no power.The fixture was in the master bedroom, and I always worry about going into someone’s bedroom. It’s usually their last bastion of privacy, and I’ve always felt uncomfortable invading that particular space.I also try to check if there are vehicles that belong to the tenant parked in the lot. Often, they sleep in late and don’t answer the door, requiring me to ring the bell twice, knock twice, then use my master key to enter and announce myself as per company guidelines. No vehicles belonging to this tenant were outside, and no answer to the rings or knock.I use my key and call out. “Maintenance! Here to repair your light!”No reply. I bring my new light fixture and tool bag inside and close the door. Nothing seemed out of place other than the tv was on in the living room as well as the bedroom I was to be working in. Both on different channels.I relaxed a little since this isn’t all that unusual. Not sure why they do it, maybe to make it appear as if someone is home?Anyway, the bedroom door is closed, so I open it to find the woman that lives in that apartment, the woman that lives directly below her apartment, and a guy from a different building, all coupled together in some sort of cosplay threesome!The actual tenant was dressed in a lingerie/corset get up with a mask (I could tell it was her from her build.), the other girl had a cat girl type outfit on as well as a mask (didn’t recognize her until she squealed) and the guy was dressed in stockings, garter belt, heels, bra, wig and fully made up like a girl. Not very well I might add!Now, many of you reading this may think that it might have been a wonderful experience to walk in on, but each one of these people were at LEAST 350 lbs, the outfits not flattering at all, meth head’s with maybe five teeth between them, and the smell! The horrid, HORRID smell emanating from them! It was like sewage mixed with garlic!I refused to return without another person and never that apartment unless they actually answer the door!

Vehicle maintenance records would be one way for you to prove the mileage driven on your vehicle should the IRS request it. You should also be logging every single trip that you make for business purposes to support your mileage claims. The more documentation you have to support (any of) your claims for tax purposes, the better.

I'm an UberX driver - tip is not included in the fare. Uber advertised for a while that the 'tip is included in the fare' but has been forced to change the slogan to 'tipping is not required' due to an ongoing lawsuit in California.If your fare is $10.00 total here is how it works...First the 'safe rides fee' is deducted (100% of this fee goes to Uber, usually $1.00 to $2.00 in most markets, there are a few cities that don't have one)$10.00 - $1.50 safe rides fee = $8.50Uber takes their comission which is 20% to 25% depending on when the driver signed up for Uber.We'll assume the driver is getting 80% to show the best case scenario for the driver.$8.50 * .80 = $6.80 to the driverLets say it takes 10 minutes for the driver to reach you and you take a few minutes to get out of wherever you're at and in to their car... so now the driver has invested 15 minutes.If your destination is 10 minutes away the driver has now spent 25 minutes of their time and without a tip, has earned $6.80... in my market usually it takes about 10 minutes to get another ride - but only on a busy day - most days it takes longer than that... lets assume the rider gets another ride 10 minutes after they drop you off that is an identical fare of $10.00, so they get another $6.80.That equals out to $13.60 for one hour of work. BUT WAIT! The driver still has to pay their taxes, pay for gasoline, vehicle maintenance, and spend time and money on keeping the vehicle clean, Uber also wants us to pay for bottled water for passengers.In most places your Uber driver is going to be earning under $10 an hour after all expenses are said and done - unless people start tipping more often. Lately there has been an uptick in the number and amount of tips which I am very thankful for.However, if you request an Uber and they drive 10+ minutes to come get you, and you need to go down the street (minimum fare or close to minimum fare) then don't tip... you are pretty much an asshole. Trips like this actually cause drivers to LOSE money out of their own pocket, on top of lost wages they would have had if they picked up a better fare (and almost every other fare would be better)My policy is to give 1 star to anyone who pulls that stunt (requesting a ride that is the minimum fare or barely over minimum and not tipping, after I drove 10+ minutes to come get them) - it's just rude, like ordering food and not leaving a tip.The only time it's morally acceptable not to tip your Uber driver is if they're a complete asshole or if your trip is of reasonable length (for example if your fare is at least $15, the driver will make out ok... less than that you should tip)