Do people really know what pizza delivery drivers go thru?

Question

I drove 60,000 miles, my car was in the shop every other year... yet in light of the current gas prices, tips are not going up, nor are the companies upping the anti.... Did you know a papa john's driver only gets $1.10 per delivery? Wow....

Answer 1

that suck why dont you work at a fast food place?

Answer 2

It's h**l and I really feel for you and all the other drivers who deliver a hot meal to my door, but things are tough all over so I don't think tips are going to improve much. Is Pizza delivery a unionized profession you should agitate for higher pay.

Answer 3

Wow that seems like a bad situation especially with the economy ya know. I do agree most people don't realize what a pizza delivery person goes through. I mean your using your own gas, doing the wear and tear on your car, and the companies more than likely aren't upping the pay nor paying for the car repairs. I think somethings gotta give. I feel that if the co. is making the profit they need to respect the employees and give them some incentives like weekly bonuses to make up for the lousy tips and damage you do to your car and most of all the high gas prices that you incur for delivering the pizza that pull in the profits to the higher ups!

Answer 4

I really believe you should seek some advice from a tax professional. Use of YOUR car for the means of work should issue you some form of compensation. Are you keeping hold of all your receipts, bills, invoices & the sort?

Now that I know what they go through, I will surely tip better.

Answer 5

Some pizza delivery drivers get robbed/mugged. Glad that didn't happen to you.

Answer 6

That's why I tip the pizza guy very well and I try to be nice to them.

It sucks, and people don't respect those guys.

I'm glad you don't work there any more.

Answer 7

That sucks.  I did know that about Papa Johns cause one time they told me.  I always tip well especially now!  Maybe you should find another job, people suck.

Answer 8

Do people really know what college graduates go through?  Try $80,000 for four years worth of tuition that starts charging interest six months after you graduate, late late nights studying for finals and entrance exams, unpaid internships that yes, you have to drive to.  I can't stand people who whine.