^^ Hmmmm. The shop will be located around the western suburbs down here, and I've lived around the area all my life. Never really had any problems with mugging and all that, you go down south for that!
It's a pretty safe area. Hell, I've walked home half drunk one time, haven't had any problems. But I guess anything could happen. As long as I'm not sent too far from this area, I doubt there will be much trouble around here.
I did some MATHS! Yay.. So if I get 10 deliverys on one night and get $4 from each, I'd get $40 on one night. My car gets about 10L/100km on average (US 23MPG!), so if on average every delivery was 10km there and back (I doubt they'd send me much further) I'd pay about $16 for my petrol at $1.60/litre for the night.
Then I have to counter in the insurance, according to what I've read, if I don't have insurance that states I can drive for delivery purposes (I only have 3rd party property at the moment, I think they want comprehensive..) they'll take some out of my pay.
So out of a night where I do 10 deliveries (if I get that many to begin with) I'll earn $24. If I worked at McDonalds for a 4 hour shift at $7/hour, I'd earn $27. And the problem is, I don't think anyone here in Australia tips. It's an unheard of thing around here, as far as I know..
Oh god, despite hearing all of your thoughts guys, I'm still incredibly attracted to the idea of being a delivery driver. A few bucks less than McDonalds (not considering insurance) and I just drive around, listening to music, delivering pizzas..
Also, it's winter over here, so I'm guessing from what you said it'll be a good time to apply!
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@Blind_Io Hmmm, the thing is, my car is pretty cheap, basic and requires very little maintenance. Besides, I know a 3rd year apprentice mechanic who can do basic services for about $10-$20, so I don't think it'll be that much of an issue.
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@trussyD very interesting! Another thing I'll have to consider!
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Still, i'm going to have to think very hard about this whole thing. Even if the pay is a bit shit.. Oh god, snap me out of it everyone!
Thanks for all your thoughts everyone.