An on-and-off worker's opinion on Insta - Anonymous employee Instacart Employee Review

5.0
Jul 17, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The tips CAN be really good, I have learned more about the different areas of my city, and this is a great way to supplement my income. At the end of every shift, the app will ask for feedback on how that shift went.

Cons

There is not much room for "life" in scheduling and delivering. Sometimes you drive for 30 minutes, shop for 17 items (30 minutes), then drive 30+ minutes to a home and they don't tip, so you only made maybe $10. Sometimes the items in the store are hard to find or not where they should be, so you need help from another employee.

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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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