Aspiring actors and artists have long turned to the restaurant industry for extra cash, but they’ve found a far more convenient alternative: driving for Uber, Lyft, or in some cases, both.
As the New York Times reports, “over the last two years droves of [actors and artists] have gone to work for ride-sharing services…because of their flexible hours and, until recently, decent pay.”
As Krystel Harris, a 27-year-old actress, tells the Times, the typical gig at a chic restaurant or boutique often became an impediment to one’s success. “I was a lead hostess at three different restaurant,” she says. “It really didn’t allow for much flexibility at all. I ended up getting fired for going to an audition. Even when I got my shifts covered, they gave me a hard time.”
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