I don't think you realize how much easier DoorDash makes life for some people. I'm disabled and there are times when the service is a lifesaver. I guarantee you're going to come across some grateful people for your time and effort.
I recently delivered to an elderly man who was not only physically disabled, but had some kind of condition that affected his speech. It was a grocery order, and I have to say I felt better about bringing this guy his week's worth of food than I did about any other order I've done before or since.
Had another one today. A disabled lady who told me she’s 2 inches shorter than she used to be because of spinal surgeries. She welcomed me into her home to unload her groceries. These encounters are not really about the money and always feel more meaningful to me.
I especially like your lessons from #3. I find it incredibly disheartening when conversations with people wind up with the comment “the world is just awful“ or “people are just awful“. I think to myself, “but we are not awful.“ If we just take the time to connect with people in real life, it truly takes the “awfulness“ away. I don’t do a lot of social media. I don’t have TikTok, I don’t have X. And I pretty much watch funny videos on Instagram because my daughters are on there. I try to stay in real life. see the good in all things, and you quoted my favorite mantra “be the light you want to see in the world.”Although I’ve always thought of it as Gandhi said, “be the change you want to see in the world.” There are beautiful things in real life, and there are beautiful people in real life. I wish people would get off-line and live in the real world more.
Thanks for your observations. I can identify with much of what you have noted.
Physical work is good for you, body and soul. Over the years, the jobs that kept me from sitting at a desk or standing at a cash register were uplifting. Yes, some of them left me exhausted at the end of the day, but overall I felt less mental fatigue.
Jobs that have you interacting with people from all walks of life are truly beneficial. In my past jobs as a cashier at a fast food restaurant, as a summer kids camp counselor, as a crew member on a tour boat, and as an usher at a movie theater, I met people from all walks of life. Rich or poor, old or young, educated or not, I saw individual persons rather than obscure stereotypes. I learned to meet people where they are and to respect their backgrounds. We are all humans, we have similar hopes, aspirations, and struggles. Ultimately, we are all brothers and sisters.
In middle age, I am less enthusiastic about doing manual labor. Some of it is due to arthritis and just not being as young as I once was. However, I am thankful for those jobs that I once held and the lessons I learned from them.
Great comment. I agree with all of this. I will say that this job is physical, but not at the level of labor I was doing from 16-23. I'm grateful for that. It's slimming me out more and my energy levels are up, but it's not back-breaking.
I don't think you realize how much easier DoorDash makes life for some people. I'm disabled and there are times when the service is a lifesaver. I guarantee you're going to come across some grateful people for your time and effort.
I recently delivered to an elderly man who was not only physically disabled, but had some kind of condition that affected his speech. It was a grocery order, and I have to say I felt better about bringing this guy his week's worth of food than I did about any other order I've done before or since.
It really makes a difference in a person's life to have that type of help when they can't take care of it themselves. That made my day.
Had another one today. A disabled lady who told me she’s 2 inches shorter than she used to be because of spinal surgeries. She welcomed me into her home to unload her groceries. These encounters are not really about the money and always feel more meaningful to me.
I especially like your lessons from #3. I find it incredibly disheartening when conversations with people wind up with the comment “the world is just awful“ or “people are just awful“. I think to myself, “but we are not awful.“ If we just take the time to connect with people in real life, it truly takes the “awfulness“ away. I don’t do a lot of social media. I don’t have TikTok, I don’t have X. And I pretty much watch funny videos on Instagram because my daughters are on there. I try to stay in real life. see the good in all things, and you quoted my favorite mantra “be the light you want to see in the world.”Although I’ve always thought of it as Gandhi said, “be the change you want to see in the world.” There are beautiful things in real life, and there are beautiful people in real life. I wish people would get off-line and live in the real world more.
It's hard to get offline these days when almost everything people need to do is there. And it's only going to get worse.
It's funny, when you think about it, because all these people ordering food online are the reason I'm finally mostly offline after all these years!
The Walter Bishop cross out is brilliant! 😁
Thank you for appreciating this! I was hoping someone would!
Thanks for your observations. I can identify with much of what you have noted.
Physical work is good for you, body and soul. Over the years, the jobs that kept me from sitting at a desk or standing at a cash register were uplifting. Yes, some of them left me exhausted at the end of the day, but overall I felt less mental fatigue.
Jobs that have you interacting with people from all walks of life are truly beneficial. In my past jobs as a cashier at a fast food restaurant, as a summer kids camp counselor, as a crew member on a tour boat, and as an usher at a movie theater, I met people from all walks of life. Rich or poor, old or young, educated or not, I saw individual persons rather than obscure stereotypes. I learned to meet people where they are and to respect their backgrounds. We are all humans, we have similar hopes, aspirations, and struggles. Ultimately, we are all brothers and sisters.
In middle age, I am less enthusiastic about doing manual labor. Some of it is due to arthritis and just not being as young as I once was. However, I am thankful for those jobs that I once held and the lessons I learned from them.
Great comment. I agree with all of this. I will say that this job is physical, but not at the level of labor I was doing from 16-23. I'm grateful for that. It's slimming me out more and my energy levels are up, but it's not back-breaking.