The Musings of Jaime David

The Musings of Jaime David
The Musings of Jaime David
@jaimedavid.blog@jaimedavid.blog

The writings of some random dude on the internet

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Tag: gig economy

  • Guidelines to Being a Customer in 2025: Karen Behavior and Worker Harassment (Inspired by BlackbusterCritic)

    Guidelines to Being a Customer in 2025: Karen Behavior and Worker Harassment (Inspired by BlackbusterCritic)

    Ah yes, the timeless spectacle of the “Karen” — you know, the customer who treats minimum wage workers like they’re auditioning for a lifetime sentence rather than just trying to pay rent and maybe afford a sandwich. By 2025, this behavior is still alive and thriving, now with extra digital flair. But here’s a newsflash: yelling at someone who scans your groceries or rings up your coffee isn’t going to make your latte any better, and it sure as hell won’t make your day less miserable.

    Even more absurd? The new wave of self-appointed “content creators” who think filming unsuspecting employees for TikTok views is a fun pastime. Spoiler alert: it’s not. Filming workers without consent, especially during busy or stressful moments, isn’t edgy—it’s harassment. Those prank channels that stage ridiculous stunts or “tests” on store staff? Yeah, they’re not funny. They waste time, increase stress, and often put workers in impossible situations just for a few seconds of internet clout.

    Newsflash: minimum wage workers aren’t your personal punching bags or props for your social media feed. They deserve respect, patience, and basic human decency—not your public tantrums or unsolicited cameo appearances. So if you’re thinking of channeling your inner Karen or jumping on the viral prank bandwagon, maybe take a moment to reflect: how would you feel if the whole internet was watching you get berated for doing your job?

    Being a customer in 2025 means evolving beyond entitlement and viral stunts. It means recognizing that respect isn’t optional, and kindness costs nothing. So cool it with the Karen antics and put down the phone. Trust me, everyone will be better off.

  • Guidelines to Being a Customer in 2025 (Inspired by BlackbusterCritic)

    Guidelines to Being a Customer in 2025 (Inspired by BlackbusterCritic)

    Back in the 2010s, BlackbusterCritic laid down some brutally honest, often hilarious rules about how customers should behave. Things were simpler then—fewer apps, less automation, and mostly face-to-face transactions. Fast forward to 2025, and the world has gone fully digital and hyperconnected. We have AI chatbots answering questions you didn’t even know how to ask, delivery drones buzzing overhead, and ride-share apps letting you add stops like it’s an all-you-can-shop buffet. That last part? Yeah, it’s a perfect example of how customer “common sense” has gone on vacation.

    Take Uber and Lyft’s beloved “add stops” feature. It’s supposed to be a quick pit stop—maybe a fast drop-off or a snappy grab-and-go. But somehow, some folks think “stop” means “browse the entire mall,” “pick up every snack from aisle seven,” or “go grocery shopping for a full cart.” Meanwhile, the driver is stuck in the car, tapping their watch, calculating just how much of their precious time you’re stealing. Here’s a pro tip for the modern customer: the driver’s time is money, and unlike you, they don’t get paid by the hour while waiting for you to finish your marathon shopping spree.

    If you’re going to treat a stop like a mini-vacation, just book a new ride. Don’t be the passenger who acts surprised when the driver’s rating tanks, or worse, when the app asks if you want to tip because, trust me, they’re thinking about it. Also, if you do need an extended pause, maybe—just maybe—communicate. Maybe a quick text: “Hey, I’m grabbing snacks, be back in five.” It’s not rocket science; it’s basic human decency.

    So yeah, ride-share stops should be quick, considerate, and respectful of someone else’s time. Don’t be the person who abuses the convenience because “it’s allowed.” Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. Maybe this sounds like common sense, but judging by some rideshare horror stories, common sense needs a refresher course. Consider this your 2025 update on how not to be a customer who sucks.

  • Slam Sunday: Post 6 – “The Worker’s Shadow”

    Slam Sunday: Post 6 – “The Worker’s Shadow”

    Intro:
    This poem honors the invisible backbone of society — workers on the frontlines, gig economy, and beyond — while calling out exploitation masked as progress.

    Poem:
    Clock ticks loud in the factory’s hum,
    Another day for the faceless numb.
    Sweat beads mix with grease and oil,
    In shadows deep, they toil and boil.

    Gig economy, freedom sold,
    But chains are made of hours cold.
    Promises of “flex” and “choice,”
    But silence drowns the worker’s voice.

    From kitchens hot to delivery streets,
    Invisible hands that never meet
    The luxury they help maintain,
    While scraping crumbs, enduring pain.

    But union chants and strikes arise,
    In hearts and fists, a fierce reprise.
    For every shadow that hides the truth,
    There’s a spark of strength, a call to youth.