Does your salary define your worth? For delivery rider Ifah Wan, some people seem to think so, looking down on his work because of stereotypes about l
Does your salary define your worth? For delivery rider Ifah Wan, some people seem to think so, looking down on his work because of stereotypes about lower pay in blue-collar jobs.
Frustrated with being judged, Ifah took to TikTok on Wednesday (Feb 23) to reveal just how much delivery riders can actually earn.
“Yes, it’s true, we don’t have a basic salary. But do you know how much we earn on average?” he questioned in the one-minute video.
Ifah explained that working “full-time for around eight to 10 hours a day non-stop” can bring in earnings of up to $6,500 a month. He added that riders don’t need to work seven days a week to make good money—working four days a week but for longer hours is enough.
“So please don’t look down on us, because maybe our salary is much more than yours,” he concluded.
While some netizens reacted negatively, accusing Ifah of looking down on others, he clarified that he wasn’t boasting but was frustrated with the judgment faced by delivery riders.
On the flip side, several netizens praised Ifah for his hard work, while others cautioned him not to rely solely on delivery work forever. In response, Ifah revealed that delivery is just a side hustle—he also runs his own business.
Some delivery riders humorously warned Ifah not to reveal their salaries, fearing they might need to declare their income.
AsiaOne has reached out to Ifah for more details.
Last December, another food delivery rider went viral for claiming he earned $865 in two days. However, he warned that while the money sounds good, the job is physically demanding and not for everyone.
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