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What I know about is that it is highly stressful. At the same time, if it is not your own car, you may not be able to meet up the target from the owner of the car. But if the target is not much, i.e the amount to return to the owner weekly or monthly is not much you would enjoy it.

Pls talk to FCT uber drivers, get the facts bout feasible incomes...If it gives u 70k a month...Move to FCT. While driving @ FCT, try to find a day job to augment. As someone suggested, join taxify too..

Guy there is nothing like being with ones family ooo. Money is not everything. I will with a private organisation as well. I have been looking for a way i can be on my own. Guy you have a platform(UBER) already. Guy if i were you i will resign and start the Uber. You are educated and i believe you can manage ur own business and get the best out of it

I think u should get a trustworthy driver to be the uber driver,while u continue where u work.so u can make money in two ways.nd there's money in uber

bravolad:
There's actually no straightforward answer to your query here. A number of variables need to be considered to arrive at the best the best response.

First, you did not state the kind car you have as certain cars are extremely good for uber business. Given that this is an online platform, it will be difficult for you to answer the following questions;
1. Are you the one currently paying for your family accommodation in Abuja?
2.Does your wife work?
3.What percentage of your current salary do you save monthly?
4. What kind of car do you have? This is important for fuel consumption, cost of maintenance etc. If your vehicle's engine displacement is any of the 1.6 - 2.0 then, you are more likely to make more money.

Personally, I would not advise you to give out your car to another driver; you will almost always regret it as you lack experience of how uber works. Except perhaps, you are giving the car on a higher purchase then it's a different kettle of fish. Rentage may have been okay but inexperience will be explored by an unscrupulous driver who may use the car rough within a short time.

The uber price in Lagos has been watered down & does not favour drivers anymore except you complement with Taxify. Abuja on the other hand, is a little better. Driving on uber in Abuja by yourself will guarantee you some consistent income which is dependent on the kind of car you use because of fuel and maintenance as I earlier said. It's not as though you won't make money with bigger engine displacement, of say 2.4 etc but by the time you remove overhead, your take home is drastically reduced. Realistically, you will get your current salary in about 2 weeks of driving with a little more time to play with plus getting to be with your family which is much more important than even the money you may not make working with your current employer.

Having said the above, the bitter kola is not as sweet as it sounds in the mouth. To make the money, you must work hard. Concerning insults associated with driving on uber, that should not discourage you as every profession has its perculiar challenge. For as long as you keep your eyes on the ball, you will always see reasons to smile. Before you set off each day to drive, keep your ego & pride at home knowing that your goal is to make money. Of course, as much as some riders will insult you, so many others will appreciate you & encourage you.

If your decision favours driving on uber, there are drivers' and partners' group that can always guide you.

Finally, since the car belongs to you, there's no loss on the uber platform if you consider it a full time business.

Good luck with your choice.

See better advice. Chop knuckle my brother.

Spicylate:
Try gathering knowledge on the pros and cons. Find out which weighs more before you quit.

now that's a smart advice

leksonltd:
Am married with kids, my family is in Abuja while am currently employed with a private company in Lagos, the job is an unsecured one, could be fired anyday anytime. The salary is less than #100k without accommodation, have been managing with a family. Am six months on the job and don't see chances of settling down here due to the poor pay and high house rent.

I have a car I can use on the uber platform in Abuja, will stay in my house and see my family on a daily basis (this is my desire). Pls is it wise to quit the Job. I seek your humble opinion. Thank you

go for the Uber. and never hand your car over to anyone to drive for you,they would wreck it and you will keep paying for repair,they'll keep stealing ur money. manage your biz by yourself

leksonltd:
Am married with kids, my family is in Abuja while am currently employed with a private company in Lagos, the job is an unsecured one, could be fired anyday anytime. The salary is less than #100k without accommodation, have been managing with a family. Am six months on the job and don't see chances of settling down here due to the poor pay and high house rent.

I have a car I can use on the uber platform in Abuja, will stay in my house and see my family on a daily basis (this is my desire). Pls is it wise to quit the Job. I seek your humble opinion. Thank you

bro..whatever advice anyone gives you here..you will have to make your decision yourself...whatever decision you make you have to face the consequences alone..Life is a risk on its own...weigh your options sir...God guide you...But have always bin an advocate of self-employment..

My advice is this.

1. Quit that job. I repeat quit that job.

2. Go use your car for the uber service. But before that ensure your car meets their standards and u yourself meets all the criteria.

3. Ensure you know the revenue generated on the average in Abuja. Lagos is very lucrative, I dont know about Abuja.

4. Except u live in your own house in Abuja, I would have adviced u to bring your car down to Lagos and register it for the uber service here, then get your family to join u here.

5. Dont, I repeat dont give your car to a driver...U are a starting out, dont entrust your car to another driver. Only exception is if you are not fully qualified to drive.

6. So to recap, get to know what an uber partner generates in a month on the average in Abuja, then if it is worth it resign and go for it. Secondly, ensure your car meets their requirements before resigning. Thirdly, if u are very good at driving, then dont give out your car to someone else to drive for u especially now that u are just starting out.

7. Goodluck.

Franky826:
now that's a smart advice

I appreciate �

leksonltd:
Am married with kids, my family is in Abuja while am currently employed with a private company in Lagos, the job is an unsecured one, could be fired anyday anytime. The salary is less than #100k without accommodation, have been managing with a family. Am six months on the job and don't see chances of settling down here due to the poor pay and high house rent.

I have a car I can use on the uber platform in Abuja, will stay in my house and see my family on a daily basis (this is my desire). Pls is it wise to quit the Job. I seek your humble opinion. Thank you

first and foremost, is your care up to uber standard?
if yes the take it to them they were l fi. a driver then u watch how much u make
from your car before you live your present job for uber.

Just do a lil bit of reconnaissance just to find out Aw much ull gain in a mnth.dnt forget to subtract the average cost of fuel nd add 20% to it,average cost of maintenance nd a lil bit of change for miscellaneous(who knows when a drunk driver will break Ur side mirror).

I won't advice u to hire somebody to drive for u as most people won't be careful when driving Ur car nd dey won't care,'if na u dey drive Ur tin na u go sabi manage am well'.

If possible ask for 3 days - 1 week leave frm Ur current place of work ,hop on uber nd see wier dat leaves u...

ONCE U GET HOME,TEAR A SHEET OF PAPER AND WRITE OUT THE PROS AND CONS OF WHAT U WANT TO GET INTO.MAKE SURE U PUT UR FAMILY FIRST WHEN CONSIDERING UR options AS doing otherwise will only defeat Ur initial purpose'FAMILY TIME' .

Resign that "paid" job thats holding you back and take ur destiny into your hands...

Do it yourself and in Lagos(don't have knowledge of abj)

You will never regret quoting that jab!

Good luck!

leksonltd:
Am married with kids, my family is in Abuja while am currently employed with a private company in Lagos, the job is an unsecured one, could be fired anyday anytime. The salary is less than #100k without accommodation, have been managing with a family. Am six months on the job and don't see chances of settling down here due to the poor pay and high house rent.

I have a car I can use on the uber platform in Abuja, will stay in my house and see my family on a daily basis (this is my desire). Pls is it wise to quit the Job. I seek your humble opinion. Thank you

Even serious Keke drivers who own the keke make over 100k per month.

It's advisable that you try this first, either during your 2 weeks leave or in the evening after work. Weekends if you don't work on weekends. As you know, many people are looking for job so be careful.

hopeforcharles:
Baby advice,
Don't let anyone drive it for you,
Instead resign your work and manage your car yourself you will be amazed at the income u will be making daily,

Same advice i would give. You might be lucky and get another job in abuja

hopeforcharles:
Baby advice,
Don't let anyone drive it for you,
Instead resign your work and manage your car yourself you will be amazed at the income u will be making daily,

In Fact, you just hit the nail right there, working 4 someone else is like helpin their destiny, supportn their dreams, y can't he gather more than the needed information and knw d nxt line of action, 2ndly, it is absolutely advisable to manage ur vehicle urself, nobody is 2 b trusted, u knw.

teevodaprinz:
I will say... Make necessary arrangements in preparation for your leave period. Use your leave period to start the uber stuff to see how gainful and certain it is. Then if you re convince that the uber is better. Then, the ball is in your court to choose between the two. Do not leave a job without knowing where your heading to.


Then pray to God about it

The wisest advice. Good one bro!

hopeforcharles:
Baby advice,
Don't let anyone drive it for you,
Instead resign your work and manage your car yourself you will be amazed at the income u will be making daily,

Op, just take this advice. Your situation isn't a complex one. Do not wait until you are layed off. You have to be bold and decisive. Uber or no Uber, that car is a good source of livelihood, especially with the huge plus of being there for your family always. It may not be rosy through its course but you are to continually tap strength from your near boundless freedom, which allows you sizeable spare times to try out new ventures and partnerships in the future.

My humble submission, pray b4 anything, use ur head, think and gather some information, to the best of my knowledge, if u are workn in abj with ur vehicle, u wld be making an average of 120~150k on monthly basis, chartered go dey o, u knw, sometimes, 2ndly, u said it urself, the present job is not secured, then what ar we talkn abt here? Bro, take d bold step, leave that comfort zone of urs and proceed, the distance is 2 much away 4rm ur family, remember, family shld b part of the most essential thing 2 consider while choosn job proximity. Put ur car in good condition, package urself and hit the road..... One more thing, engage ur wife, it could b tradn, handiwork{perhaps she has 1}, biz, something profitable sa, u knw. My Humble Piece. Thank U Nairaland 4 this sort of avenue.

apholaryn:
my only advice is for you not to give your car to anyone to drive o

no give your car to anyone to drive for you oo

no give your car to anyone to drive for you ooo

no give your car to anyone to drive for you oooo

no give your car to anyone to drive for you ooooo

Lol.... Pls, share me that thing u jx took. Is it a liquer

Basseybruce:
Lol.... Pls, share me that thing u jx took. Is it a liquer

na skushi o,mixed with monkey tail (half cup each) combined with half bottle of koko(codeine) with 1000mg of Trams included.. you can handle that sir?

Fine, you are contemplating quitting your 100k job for a self employed job (uber) due to the following reasons : your distance from your family and your living expenses. You have to know that inboth decision there are advantages and disadvantages considering the fact that you have to meet up your family demands. I will advise you compare the merits and demerits of both, seek God and discuss it with your wife.

leksonltd:
Am married with kids, my family is in Abuja while am currently employed with a private company in Lagos, the job is an unsecured one, could be fired anyday anytime. The salary is less than #100k without accommodation, have been managing with a family. Am six months on the job and don't see chances of settling down here due to the poor pay and high house rent.

I have a car I can use on the uber platform in Abuja, will stay in my house and see my family on a daily basis (this is my desire). Pls is it wise to quit the Job. I seek your humble opinion. Thank you

why not do some sort of high level business case/financial modelling first. what is the projected daily income you will take in from Uber in Abuja? Assume 6 days by 4 weeks for 24 days in a month as i like to believe you dont intend to work 7 days a week. now remove car expenses ( maintenance and fuel) and then your basic living expenses as a family man. what do you have left as savings. does it support you leaving your current job? if yes, then go for it with God's grace.

Uber partner in Abuja isnt profitable ,settle down for lagos ,competition is stiff but with hard work you will still make more than you earning now

leksonltd:
Am married with kids, my family is in Abuja while am currently employed with a private company in Lagos, the job is an unsecured one, could be fired anyday anytime. The salary is less than #100k without accommodation, have been managing with a family. Am six months on the job and don't see chances of settling down here due to the poor pay and high house rent.

I have a car I can use on the uber platform in Abuja, will stay in my house and see my family on a daily basis (this is my desire). Pls is it wise to quit the Job. I seek your humble opinion. Thank you

Thanks such, pls do you know of any uber Abuja drivers- partner forum, if u do kindly add me to the group 07067212010. Thanks once more

bravolad:
There's actually no straightforward answer to your query here. A number of variables need to be considered to arrive at the best the best response.

First, you did not state the kind car you have as certain cars are extremely good for uber business. Given that this is an online platform, it will be difficult for you to answer the following questions;
1. Are you the one currently paying for your family accommodation in Abuja?
2.Does your wife work?
3.What percentage of your current salary do you save monthly?
4. What kind of car do you have? This is important for fuel consumption, cost of maintenance etc. If your vehicle's engine displacement is any of the 1.6 - 2.0 then, you are more likely to make more money.

Personally, I would not advise you to give out your car to another driver; you will almost always regret it as you lack experience of how uber works. Except perhaps, you are giving the car on a higher purchase then it's a different kettle of fish. Rentage may have been okay but inexperience will be explored by an unscrupulous driver who may use the car rough within a short time.

The uber price in Lagos has been watered down & does not favour drivers anymore except you complement with Taxify. Abuja on the other hand, is a little better. Driving on uber in Abuja by yourself will guarantee you some consistent income which is dependent on the kind of car you use because of fuel and maintenance as I earlier said. It's not as though you won't make money with bigger engine displacement, of say 2.4 etc but by the time you remove overhead, your take home is drastically reduced. Realistically, you will get your current salary in about 2 weeks of driving with a little more time to play with plus getting to be with your family which is much more important than even the money you may not make working with your current employer.

Having said the above, the bitter kola is not as sweet as it sounds in the mouth. To make the money, you must work hard. Concerning insults associated with driving on uber, that should not discourage you as every profession has its perculiar challenge. For as long as you keep your eyes on the ball, you will always see reasons to smile. Before you set off each day to drive, keep your ego & pride at home knowing that your goal is to make money. Of course, as much as some riders will insult you, so many others will appreciate you & encourage you.

If your decision favours driving on uber, there are drivers' and partners' group that can always guide you.

Finally, since the car belongs to you, there's no loss on the uber platform if you consider it a full time business.

Good luck with your choice.

May God increase u in wisdom. Thanks Bro

Basseybruce:
My humble submission, pray b4 anything, use ur head, think and gather some information, to the best of my knowledge, if u are workn in abj with ur vehicle, u wld be making an average of 120~150k on monthly basis, chartered go dey o, u knw, sometimes, 2ndly, u said it urself, the present job is not secured, then what ar we talkn abt here? Bro, take d bold step, leave that comfort zone of urs and proceed, the distance is 2 much away 4rm ur family, remember, family shld b part of the most essential thing 2 consider while choosn job proximity. Put ur car in good condition, package urself and hit the road..... One more thing, engage ur wife, it could b tradn, handiwork{perhaps she has 1}, biz, something profitable sa, u knw. My Humble Piece. Thank U Nairaland 4 this sort of avenue.

abiambo:
did you read the part where he said he works in Lagos and family live in abj whr his uber opportunity came from

Ok but no be fight na.

oscaruzie:
na superman him be nah

Swear now say u no day do outside runs. that one way u day do day official? Even Police day do kidnap and ransom, all those stunt way them day form when them see yahoo boy , that one sef no follow for outside work?

I no talk anything sha

wristbangle:
Is it possible for him do to his current full time job in the morning at Lagos and do Uber at night in FCT?

Please enlighten me on what you really want to say or I would say you don't understand the OP story


Anyway I would advice OP if he can after his work @ 5pm, do Uber work for few hours before heading home and weekends he can do it more profoundly, weigh his options before choosing to move to fct for the Uber work. Abuja Uber business is not as lucrative as lagos

Just day do unnecessary Tatafo make i day look u. What exactly is the difference here, i do Software development and IT Monday to Friday for Office, Saturday and Sunday, i use am be real estate Agent. The thing i talk here now way u wan use me shine, and the one u talk abeg, where the difference day?

People are running From Uber to taxify nd u are ur running to uber.... U better do taxify if u ve dat in Abuja....