OFFICIAL STATEMENT: I cannot work 70 hours per week anymore.
Some of my older subscribers may have noticed a change in my content.... and here's my story/why.
Just over 3 years ago I did my first shift on Doordash and filmed it for my first video on Youtube. It was on a go pro 7... wrong aspect ratio... and I watched other Youtube videos for countless hours on how to edit a video to get it uploaded.
I wanted to show people how to pick up a side hustle doing food delivery on gig apps (Doordash/Uber Eats), and my experience doing it (how it is, how much it pays transparently).
3 years and 300 videos later, I feel that I have shown everything I've learnt, my immersion to the gig work culture, and what can be achieved.
I've watched many other creators in this space resort to spiralling and whingeing about doing food delivery work to stay relevant... and its not a path I want to go down.
I want to end this story on a high.
I've shown how to fund overseas holidays to Japan and Thailand with a side hustle.
I've shown how I've invested money into crypto currency with a side hustle.
I've gone to aquariums and Australia Zoo paying tribute to Steve Irwin funded by the side hustle.
I've donated hundred of dollars of my earnings to charities to who my community voted for from the work I did.
My favourite series to share was my Drive To Survive where I arrived in a town (Hervey Bay, Gold Coast, Toowoomba) with only my car and a full tank of fuel and earned money to eat, find a roof over my head, and enjoy the best experiences in the area.
I've been on roller coasters, I road a horse through the mountain ranges, and seen whales far out at sea on a charter boat.
These are all experiences I will never forget.
All these videos are still up on my channel and I feel they will always help the next generation of people searching to learn to do a side hustle, and motivate them to make a change in their lives.
I still drive weekly as a side hustle on Doordash and Uber Eats to help pay for my down payment on a mortgage. I still moderate the largest Doordash Facebook group in Australia and help guide gig drivers on how to succeed and I still have a final training video come out via Doordash to drivers on how to do a Costco Delivery.
I appreciate everyone who has supported me on this journey especially @Mr.Betonyou who was an amazing mentor and inspiration.
Moving forwards, it is with sadness I say I will not for the foreseeable future be doing any more food delivery content on Youtube.
I want to direct my efforts to broader issues that impact my viewers, my family, my friends, and my country.
What was previously my Drive To Survive..... I am now raising awareness for All Of Us To Survive in this cost of living crisis.
Moving forwards... this is a fight for Australia.
Its a hard yakka ahead and I hope you're with me.
Cheers
- Chris Booy
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I'm back in Australia. Thanks everyone for supporting me on my Road To Japan series. It was an amazing experience. Its a completely different world over there from down under.
Thanks to everyone who threw in a few bucks, commented on the videos, and sent the good vibes my way.
Top 3 donors over the series, I bought you some gifts in Tokyo!
Winners:
@omdelta2370 (Youtube and Patreon) - $65.50
@krishxplor - (Youtube) $60.00
Benny Was Here (Patreon) - $36.00
If your name is above email me on chrisbooyyt@gmail.com and we can work out getting your gifts posted out. Those on Patreon Ill also try to reach out to you on there.
I have something like 10 hours of footage to edit down to tell the story and show the adventures, so there will be a Japan week of content coming soon, then its back to business as usual.
Once again, thanks every single person who has tuned in, and I hope to keep bringing you content to keep you entertained.
Cheers,
Chrisso.
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Currently over in Japan filming. Absolutely amazing country. Ill see you all in the next video in early December
Cheers,
Chris 🙂🤘
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Who are your favourite Youtube Gig Content creators? Drop them down below in the comments so others can check them out.
I'm still a very small channel, but I just want to do a shoutout to my audience for 2 channels with less subs (with great communities) for people to check out.
@JakeCropper is an emerging Australian delivery driver channel. Jakes does some good stuff and I appreciate another Australian really fighting the tide here on Youtube for the niche.
@TheMadDasher420 is an American with a super positive attitude who is grateful for the opportunity to do gig work. His energy will rub off on you
Leave your favourites in the comments :)
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What is 1 thing you wish you knew before you logged in for your first Doordash shift that would have helped you?
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Thanks to the bad/useless Uber Eats drivers in America, Australian drivers now how to wait 3 more minutes. Pick up your game America.
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How much should gig workers get paid in Australia? Comment what you think.
The Transport Workers Union has finally filed for changes to gig workers pay. These are their applications.
The only thing that stops me getting behind the union and going "f**king go boys" is a dollar figure has never been provided and whether the proposed method is active time with top up, or a per hour in total with top up. I want drivers to get paid more, but I dont want something that makes the gig companies pack up and leave from Australia
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What is your goal to earn per gig work shift?
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Should your Doordash or Uber Eats driver use hot bags for delivery to keep your food warm?
If you are a driver, do you use them?
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Is Uber Eats or Doordash winning in Australia? Where do you earn the most?
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Welcome dudes and dudettes! I'm all about side hustling, motivation, and investing. I want to help you on your journey to financial success, but showing you how I'm doing it myself from scratch.
Watch, learn, lets have fun, and have some wins together :)