Teachers: Driving Our Future

September 30, 2014 5:47 AM

"Teachers are among the most dedicated, passionate and hardworking professionals – a few of the qualities that make the best Uber partner drivers. As communities are heading back to school, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate the educators who are also our Uber partner drivers. Whether it’s an afternoon shift or a summertime gig, partnering with Uber provides teachers with the flexibility and opportunity they need to continue creating a foundation of excellence for students across the country."
posted by DangerIsMyMiddleName (6 comments total)

UberBlue?
posted by Thorzdad at 5:51 AM on September 30, 2014 [1 favorite]

Is this actually an article celebrating that teachers need to take second jobs, even during the school year? Do they not even have a PR department to knock them up the back of the head?
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 5:53 AM on September 30, 2014 [3 favorites]

Teachers have free afternoons?
posted by ryanrs at 5:54 AM on September 30, 2014

I'm guessing from the tags that this is just a "look at these assholes" post? Or is there something deeper to appreciate here?
posted by Bugbread at 5:55 AM on September 30, 2014

Uber really gets how to treat workers well. You'd think their employees would want improved pay or maybe benefits. In reality they just want a tone deaf thank you note for breaking their backs working a second job because people do seem to get how poorly paid they are. Its a good thing Uber isn't part of the problem that real wages are in decline or anything.
posted by lownote at 5:55 AM on September 30, 2014

All I'm saying is that Nick Nolte wouldn't have driven an Uber vehicle.
posted by octobersurprise at 5:56 AM on September 30, 2014