It is hard to catch up in life with limited time in the day. Getting things done with the continuous interruptions of our daily lives can be frustrating. It is easy to be sidetracked by situations and last minute requests, which can leave you in a bind.
TaskRabbit’s services are available to provide relief for any personal or business related tasks you need help with, you cannot get to, you do not have time for or you are not able to do yourself.
TaskPosters name their own price when they post a task, the price should be carefully calculated. Some factors to think about when calculating your price should include the amount of travel associated with the task, the amount of time it will take to complete the task and the difficulty or special skills a task may require. Remember that TaskRabbit runners do not receive benefits, they do not have growth opportunities and some of them do not have a stable income, so price you task fairly.
The TaskRabbit is paid for price of their bid and any reimbursements they are owed. The company charges TaskPosters a fee for their service based on the amount of the bid, the higher the bid, the lower the service charge is.
Post your task online through the TaskRabbit website, TaskRabbit runners will bid on your task. You may choose which TaskRabbit is the one for you based on the price of their bids, their experience and skill sets, their location, their demand, or their leader board ranking. The leader board is a point system for TaskRabbit runners to earn points by receiving good reviews, responding quickly with bids, accurately bidding, and encouraging others to join.
Is TaskRabbit Safe?
TaskRabbit runners are fully screened to ensure the safety of TaskPosters. Their identities are verified, they have a thorough background check, and their reputation is reviewed by their personal community. Once they have been approved, they must complete an online training program.
This concept, which originated in Boston in 2009, is continuing to expand into new cities to provide others their help. In cities where it is currently located, you can get help anytime, anywhere, from TaskRabbits in your area. There are times where everyone has needed or will need help.
TaskRabbits are there to make your life a bit simpler and less stressful by providing the support you need. For the most part individuals who have used the service have left generally positive reviews.
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In the evening I exchanged 5 emails with a rep at Taskrabbit UK, who kept asking me for the same information, information that was documented on my chat with the tasker and including pictures. They kept sending me the same email over and over again, hardly changing it and told me that they weren't responsible for paying me back for the damage.
That's I would need to be insured. Why the help would I need to be insured for a flatpack??? I communicated that to the rep who still hasn't been in touch. I've sent 4 follow up emails. My cupboards were worth 3250 but that was apparently too much money for them to reimburse me for. I tried the emergency number this morning but the only options available are to leave a voicemail or send emails. Neither of which have got me anywhere. The service I've received has been nothing short of disgusting. Even after the tasker officially took responsibility of everything, they still won't respond and reimburse/ resolve the situation.
RED FLAG # 1: They asked for my SS# (for background check)
RED FLAG # 2: They asked for a credit card# (They needed to charge you $5 for the cost of doing a background check)
RED FLAG # 3: They wanted my personal bank information (account number, route number, etc.)
All this before even being accepted.
THIS SCREAMS SCAM !!!
If you are thinking of becoming involved with task rabbit, either as a client, or as a "tasker", please reconsider. My initial impression is that they are not reputable.
I have visited several websites where people who work for TaskRabbit give their opinion and recount their experiences working for TaskRabbit. (I know that they are independent contractors, but in reality they work for TaskRabbit) It attracts naïve persons who eventually realize that they are not getting paid decently for the work they do and expenses they incur, and quit. Unfortunately, there seems to be an unlimited supply of naïve, unemployed and probably desperate people that will do anything for nearly nothing.
The roots of unemployment are political, by which I mean that they are deliberate. Companies that prey on desperate people thrive when unemployment is high.
It is possible, but difficult, to make a decent living with TaskRabbit. Toot your horn about your skills and knowledge and price yourself accordingly. One of the quirky characteristics of the typical American is that s/he invariably judges the value of anything, including your services, by how much they cost.
It is more profitable to sit and read a good book than to work for a pittance and be treated like scum.