Tough Business, Big Challenges, Smart People - Anonymous employee Instacart Employee Review

4.0
Nov 15, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

It is full of very smart people trying to work on a very challenging business. If you like to solve big problems this place will give you all you can handle.

Cons

Leadership needs to be more transparent about how things are really going. The atmosphere is too focused on driving people hard and rewarding them with parties, not on everyone driving toward a BAHG.

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Cons

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Pros

Flexible schedule and the ability to work when I need to. It can be useful as side income, especially if you need something that fits around school, job searching, or other responsibilities.

Cons

Pay can be inconsistent, and it often depends heavily on order availability, tips, distance, and customer demand. Some days are worth it, while other days do not feel worth the time, gas, or wear on the car.

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