'I was working as a courier most of my 20s, and now I haven't had a holiday in seven years.'
Atlanta Martin switched to an e-bike to save money on petrol and car insurance at workLots of us have been cutting down on treats as the cost of living has continued to rise.
Deliveroo rider Atlanta Martin says she's noticed people ordering less and has had to adapt to limit her costs."Our pay hasn't gone up, sadly.Atlanta started riding in Worthing, near Brighton, during lockdown, sharing her trips on TikTok and YouTube, where she's grown her following to more than 50,000.
One of the main advantages these companies advertise is that working for them is like being your own boss.It can provide flexibility and you're in control of how much you earn based on how many deliveries or pick-ups you do. At least, that's the theory.
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