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Let's do the math: Gas + Truck Rental = 100$/day. Parking/tickets in front of embassy: Free? Costly? 3 people (or 4? The article says they have 2 mandarin
by cdibona 15y ago
Let's do the math:
Gas + Truck Rental = 100$/day.
Parking/tickets in front of embassy: Free? Costly?
3 people (or 4? The article says they have 2 mandarin speakers on tap) in said truck for 8 hours + back and forth time splitting the remainder and you have a bit under 12.5/hour.
That said, they're not being up front about how much they make, and given its probably largely a cash business ...
- ovi256 15y agoGiven that they're always in the van, they can pretend they're not parked, but simply stationed. No idea how would that fly though.
- pflats 15y agoThe article did say that "he" makes $500/day, which I interpreted as Adam's own net. 3 people a day, $500 each founder, maybe less for the translator (flat wage rather than a stake?), that's a decent business. If it's $500 in total income for the team, though, that's another story.
- cdibona 15y agoYeah, that would be a bit better, then they'd pass 25 or 30 per hour.
- joshwa 15y agoAnother data point: if I recall correctly, the visa office is only open until 12pm.