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Why a takeout deliveryman in China set himself on fire (www.latimes.com)

submitted 2 years ago by Varyk to c/[email protected]

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“I want my blood and sweat money,” he said, his body covered with white ash.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Most are young men without college degrees who make less than $1 per delivery.

Make that per hour. The average delivery here is just about 20-30 RMB ($3.5 or so), they absolutely don't get 33% commission. And tips don't exist in China.

Source: Been living there for 6 years now.

[–] Varyk 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That's a very good point, thanks for adding some context.

Teacher?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Teacher?

Nah, I wouldn't survive 6 months in that job. Project manager for an engineering company.

[–] Varyk 1 points 2 years ago

Hate, fair. That's cool. Enjoy,, hour you're in a spot with good food and cleaner air.