This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with William Parr, who drives for Uber and lives in Longview, Texas. Business Insider reviewed documentation verifying his earnings. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Driving for Uber is my full-time job for the time being. I started driving for Uber during a break from my 26-year career in the restaurant industry. My jobs included everything from washing dishes to busing tables to working the line in the back of the kitchen.