The Realist's Approach to an Idealistic Life

The economic activity within a community often follows unique patterns shaped by social and spiritual dimensions. Interestingly, I have personally observed that the flow of sustenance seems to peak on Fridays and Sundays. From a sociological perspective, Friday holds deep spiritual significance for Muslims — a day of charity, kindness, and strengthening social solidarity. These philanthropic acts not only create moral value but also generate a domino effect on the microeconomic cycle, where money and benefits circulate more rapidly within society. Meanwhile, Sunday reflects the socio-economic rhythm of modern life: a day of rest, worship for Christians, and increased recreational and household consumption activities. This pattern contributes to higher purchasing power and stimulates local economic movement, particularly in informal sectors such as food, services, and retail. Alhamdulillah, I’m grateful to be a small part of this cycle of goodness. My sincere appreciation goes to all — ...

In recent days, I have refocused my efforts on taking delivery orders through the ShopeeFood platform. However, the same irony has reappeared — fake orders. Orders come with illogical values, and upon closer inspection, they turn out to originate from accounts with suspicious identities. As a result, driver-partners’ balances are sacrificed, work motivation declines, and trust in the platform’s system begins to erode. The phenomenon of fake orders is not merely an operational issue, but an ethical one — a matter of digital integrity and platform accountability. Amid ongoing campaigns for efficiency and market expansion, there remain critical security gaps that enable deliberate fraudulent acts. Phone numbers such as +6282118461877 and +62895401062449 are just a few examples of manipulative practices that have harmed many partners in the field. As a preventive measure, I have taken the initiative to clear my ShopeeFood balance to avoid becoming a victim of unreasonable Cash on Delivery ...

Recently, ShopeeFood introduced the Hub Scheme Feature in several cities, including Makassar. As a driver-partner, I see this new policy as one of the company’s efforts to make its operational system more efficient and structured. Through this feature, driver-partners are given the option to choose how they work — either continue receiving regular orders or join the Hub Scheme. This means the feature is not mandatory, and drivers have the freedom to adjust according to their own comfort and work strategy. However, it’s important to note that daily bonuses are only available for regular orders. This is a key point for drivers who rely on bonuses as part of their daily income. Therefore, each driver needs to carefully consider whether to focus on the stability of regular income or try the efficiency and potentially more consistent orders offered by the Hub system. For me personally, this step shows that ShopeeFood is innovating toward a more adaptive system that responds to real on-groun...