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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I do believe that the market should decide the price, so if someone is being cheap just don't bid on it. I'm happy that people post their negative experiences, but it seems like people are taking this personally. Just look at it as a business. If you don't like it, don't use it.
I read that the website takes 20%. That seems high, but again if you don't like it don't use it. I think over time things will adjust. Prices will come up and task rabbits expectations will come down and meet in the middle somewhere. How long that takes???? Who knows. I just know I won't be using this service anytime soon. I'll check back from time to time to see if it's any better.
To add my own hyperbole, though, I would personally say I think TaskRabbit is EVIL (and likely ILLEGAL depending on your State's labor laws). They are taking advantage of high unemployment to skirt employment rules (minimum wage, benefits, employment taxes, liability coverage for the 'rabbits', etc.). Calling the 'rabbits' _independent contractors' may be legal in certain situations, but there are legal limits to this which will eventually bring them down.
Regardless, even if they are following the letter of the law, the spirit is violated. Finally, their pricing methodology is, designed to maximize the profits of TaskRabbit while minimizing the payments to the actual grunt workers. TaskRabbit is a part of the growing movement to bring sweat-shops back to America. EVIL.