Yesterday I was “flat,” but hey, I’m talking about the tire on the motorcycle I’m working on.

First and foremost, a big hello to everyone who’s part of this community and the blockchain world in general. It’s been pretty tough for me to stay consistent with my daily activities and the blockchain world, but here we are, still keeping our spirits up and bringing that positive energy every day.

It’s been a month now that I’ve been working as a delivery rider on a rented motorcycle, which is delivered to me in the morning and returned at night. However, there are several issues that aren’t working in my favor at all: despite the rental fee I have to pay and the gas I have to buy, absolutely all the motorcycle’s replacement parts are on me. About 10 days ago, the motorcycle’s starter motor broke because so I had no choice but to buy a new one, which cost $20. Unfortunately, two days later, that starter broke again—apparently it was defective from the factory—but the store owners wouldn’t give me an exchange or a refund. This led to a heated argument on my part, and they agreed to refund me half the money—only half—so I had to add another $10 and buy a new starter. I did that at another store in a different location. —a different starter and a different brand.

Deflated

As you can see, this tire is worn down. Apparently, this is due to the weight it carries, which causes the tire to rub against the fender, accelerating the wear process. This motorcycle isn’t ridden at high speeds, doesn’t undergo sudden braking, and doesn’t accelerate abruptly; therefore, the only logical explanation for the wear is the weight and the friction between the tire and the fender.

These are normal things that happen on a daily basis; they’re things that happen to any worker or motorcycle rider. However, since I don’t own my own motorcycle and am forced to buy a new tire—which costs $43—it seems quite unfair to me because my daily earnings are between five and $10 on good days, which is barely enough for daily food. Fortunately, I’ve been able to get by these past few days, but it’s that’s when we realize once again that life isn’t just about working, making money, and eating—we also have ambitions; we also have goals in life. So I’m thinking about quitting this job, but I don’t want to do it without paying for the tire. I’d like to make things right, buy a new tire, work the remaining days of the month, and walk away with my head held high, as I should.

That’s all I have to share with you right now—something that bothers me, infuriates me, and has me quite worried.