<prompt> Human: I wonder about this subject generally and would appreciate your input reddit!My personal situation. I have a job at the moment, it pays well but my hours fluctuate wildly because I am par diem. Recently Ive been contemplating buying a car so that I can add stable supplemental income to my uncertain primary income. I dont currently have a car because I live in a major city where public transportation is sufficient. Is buying into a monthly car payment to add income a stupid move financially?  <response>: Probably.How many hours a week do you plan to Uber? What if you want to stop? What about wear and tear on your new car, plus insurance and gas? Do you have to pay for parking?In my mind, at very best youll break even. More likely you lose money. Also likely is that youll get tired of driving for Uber after a while and be stuck with a car payment in a city where you dont need a car.I think youll get better return on your money looking for a job with more stable hours. 