I just got an ikea request and it pays $40. Is that a joke or am i missing something ?

Anyone in NYC (or elsewhere) having trouble with accessing both the general and same-day map? I have a client trying to book me for a back-end moving task just outside my map and I need to update it. I tried the desktop version and was able to update it manually with boundary point changes (in nyc it’s always been pre-drawn neighborhood boundaries you turn on/off).

Anyone else having issues?

Truck assisted moves used to be my bread and butter. It has fallen off so bad.

I've had a ton of heavy lifting tasks come up in the past couple weeks where the client expects me to either have someone helping me, or to somehow be able to lift multi-hundred-pound objects by myself. I work alone, and have never heard of a Tasker who paired up with someone else to work on tasks. In the past, clients would always hire two taskers if they needed extra heavy items moved. But multiple times recently I've had clients just cancel on me the moment I let them know that they'll need an extra set of hands. Are these just scam tasks, clients stopped knowing better, or am I missing something?

I've had it on for a while for several but not all types of work with no complaints, but it seems set up pretty poorly.

To me this whole setup seems a lot more clunky than it should be. If someone picks you for a task that you have set for 2 hours minimum, it should just show that you do without having to put it in your custom profile. And if you have it enabled, there really should just be a toggle on the invoice screen that lets you bill for 2 hours. The first time I billed 2 hours min I felt like I was doing something sketchy because I was saying the task ended in the future.

I get why they want you to mention it in chat, no problem with that, but it really should be more streamlined in how your profile is presented.

I've been tasking for about a month now. How does everyone figure out what they are getting paid. I'll do a job that I invoiced $100 for. 2 days later I get $25 deposited. In the next couple of days it changes to $75 deposited. I don't think I ever see the actual $100 as a single payment. And are the numbers on there on the app somewhere? Sorry. Slightly confused here

Over the last week, I’ve booked four different taskers for a mounting task that has been canceled by each of them within 24 hours of my booking. I know one of the three items may require a certain level of experience / multi-positional ladder, but I’ve purposefully picked experienced taskers who listed at least a ladder in their available equipment. What gives? Is there something off with the way I’m posting it? Am I being low key rude or asking for something crazy? Or is it just bad luck?

The screenshots in the video attached include the task description I’ve used and also the three photos included. Below is the general chat message I’ve sent once booked (never got a reply, just cancellations):

“Hi [Tasker name]. Just wanted to send a quick message. The task involves mounting three items - two are blinds which is fairly straight forward. But the third is a canvas painting which we want hung over a staircase. As such, I think you’ll need a certain ladder (multi-position) to do so but I defer to you. Please confirm you have the necessary equipment to complete the task.”

Had a client sending a request at 7:11pm
I replied at 7:21pm
A bit of back and fourth to explain the task, was waiting for confirmation of day and time when the chat expired at 8:05PM and the task was cancelled automatically.

I didn't forfeit
The client didn't cancel

Then received an email that my account was paused because I didn't reply to the client or scheduled the task

😠😠😠

Listen here gentlemen. Ive been doing Taskrabbit for 10 years. Im 6’1, built like a divorced police detective, gay as a spring wedding in Provincetown and I know my way around a stud better than most licensed contractors. Ive assembled enough furniture to furnish a small European nation and not ONCE has a handsome Swedish man personally thanked me. Unbelievable.

Last week some big handsome gentleman asked if I could help him move his king size bed. I said buddy I’ll move the entire house if you call me handsome again. He laughed. I laughed. His wife did not. Thats the business sweetheart.

Anyway the algorithm hates me, my knees sound like a bag of silverware falling down a staircase and I havent been embraced by a union electrician in YEARS. Im a working man. A patriot. A homosexual of considerable mechanical ability. All I want is fair compensation, consistent bookings and a strong gentleman named Douglas to tell me everything is going to be alright. GOD BLESS THE TRADES AND GOD BLESS THE MEN WHO BUILT THIS COUNTRY.

I tried to sign up as a Tasker in my the Houston area but it says that TaskRabbit isn’t available here. However, I saw online that it was one of the options.

Hey Fam, I am looking for some suggestions.

I have an off platform gig. I've got a jewelry cupboard that is (relatively) narrow and weighs about 25 lbs with small opening for the flat part of a screw. I have a stud that I'm using, but could not locate a screw in my own bag that would do the job.

Hi, new here so I understand if I’m in the wrong. Just wanted more clarity.

Today, I booked a task for someone to help pack boxes tomorrow (3pm) for just one hour at 10am. Person declined two hours later. I booked another at 12pm. Person didn’t respond/never accepted so I canceled at 5pm because my dad was getting annoyed waiting to hear back for help so he found a friend to help instead.

I just got charged the full amount for canceling less than 24 hours but is this fair? lol again just wondering because that’s insane having to wait so long just for them to confirm in case they cancel last minute

Hello, I've had a problem with my friends car outside the city at night so I had to cancel the task 7 hours before. In a chat I explained to the client my situation and canceled the task because I still don't know when I will get home today.

How can it affect my account/rating? This is my first cancelation in 24 hours.

Ok, so I used Taskrabbit for the first time this past weekend to install peel-and-stick wallpaper in my bedroom.

I told the guy my walls were slightly textured and asked if that would be an issue. He assured me multiple times he’d done it before and it’d be fine, just that the texture might show through. Whatever, I’d already spent $500+ on Spoonflower wallpaper and wanted to use it!

He installed it, and while there were some bubbles, he gave me a smoother and said they’d settle within 24 hours. He was super nice, so I left a great review and paid ~$430.

Well, the next morning it was bubbling even more, and by the time I got home from work, almost ALL of it had fallen off. The wallpaper is now creased and won’t stick.
I contacted Taskrabbit, who said they’d have him reach out. Over 48 hours later, nothing. Support then told me that because this was my FIRST booking, I’m not eligible for a refund, only a $192 credit toward future services. I repeatedly asked for a supervisor and got scripted responses before the chat ended.

I’m 24, saved up for this, and now I’m out nearly $1,000 with nothing to show for it. I understand things happen, but this feels ridiculous.

Am I unreasonable for expecting at least some money back? Has anyone dealt with this? Or do I just need to eat the loss? Genuinely looking for outside opinions.

Edit: I don’t blame the guy completely. I just am upset with how the app has handled this. It was my first time using the app and I kind of thought I was handing it off to someone who knew better than me, but now I know to be more intentional with researching before I do any of this. I guess eating it is my fate lol.

No the two hour minimum is not negotiable. I just looked it up and it says clear as day right next to my name. I don't care how long you think it will take to do the job. No I can't charge you a flat $100 fee to drive all the way to your place and mount your 60in TV in your stone wall.

These people 🙄

i was wondering if anyone else new to the app or any pre existing users know whats up with this message, is it some sortve security thing or is austin really that booked right now.

edit: so i ended up just putting a random zip that wasnt fully stocked up, and drawing my work area closer to where i live, thanks for the help guys very much appreciated and goodluck to you all! 🙏

I booked my first task to organize an office and closet space and would like to know if there are any bins or shelves you find particularly useful for creating systems? I already plan to do laundry and everything beforehand.

Anybody else get "requests" from people who just ask for professional advice and then cancel the job? What do you do about it?

Context: a person requested me to do wall repair. The brick was showing efflorescence and mortar damage. I offered to treat and seal the wall, and asked if they had investigated moisture issues. They said yes, they'd been in touch with a contractor, they just "wanted a second opinion."

My response verbatim: "Bummer. If you cancel the job, I get dinged. In the future, please don't request a Taskrabbit unless you intend for them to do the work. My pay is directly tied to how many job requests I complete, and now this one will count against me. Have a good day."

People be wanting free labor from us. All. The. Time. /smdh

I have a near perfect acceptance and invoice rate and completed pretty much all my 40-50 bookings in the last month except for two: one IKEA task that was billed at about $30-35 for 3 add on pieces of an already completed Pax assembly which I thought was way underpriced for the amount of effort involved. The other being a cancellation 1 week before the appointment where the customer just voluntarily cancelled without my involvement, an ordinary not unusual situation. Is this literally all it takes to get on the naughty list?

I’ve been doordashing for extra money for years on and off, and just started considering task rabbit so I’m not upping the mileage on my car and driving for hours straight. But I haven’t even finished signing up for TR yet and want to know people’s experiences with getting paid well or not for the work they do before I pay $25, or if anyone who’s done both would recommend sticking with DD.

I've never used TaskRabbit before, but just wondering, do you guys see a lot of Airbnb-type landlords/clients on TaskRabbit?

Maybe you guys can help because the chat support and number for support are no help what so ever. Every time I click to set my work area, it just loads and loads with no progression past that. I can attach a video so you guys can see what i mean. I’ve reset my phone, updated it, the app is up to date on updates, signed in and out, deleted and reinstalled.. you name it i’ve probably tried it. Anyone know what to do ?

I've been getting a fair amount of painting jobs recently. How do you guys handle clean up and brush care? I've been putting them in a garage bag, individually and then cleaning when I get home. The other day I had to use multiple paint colors, morning and afternoon. So the morning brushes sat in a bag till I hit home that night. I don't clean rollers. They are always 1 time use. Thanks

This will be my first time hiring a Task Rabbit. I hired someone to come to clean my apartment tomorrow morning before my mother in law comes to visit. The messaging feature says that they should respond within an hour but it's been a few hours now. At what point do I cancel and book with somebody else? I just want to assure I can get somebody to come tomorrow morning