DoorDash

dasher

June 2020 • Bridgewater Township, NJ

What I liked

able to start working whenever and work for as long as I want, generally consistent pay and decent tips

What I wish was different

Advice

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Delivery driver

March 2019 - December 2021 • Port Arthur, TX

What I liked

Flexible

What I wish was different

Gas prices

Advice

It makes money but the gas prices are eating more than me.

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Doordash

May 2016 • McPherson, KS

What I liked

Flexibility in schedule and the proximity to home.

What I wish was different

The guaranteed pay per delivery is not enough, you basically live off of tips

Advice

You have to be okay with driving a LOT and tons of rude people

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Doordash

August 2021 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed driving around LA! I live In LA for many years but never really explored outside of my area. I really enjoyed seeing new sites and new faces, I also like being able to come up with my own work schedule!

What I wish was different

I wish that I started before covid hit, obviously I was (and still) taking safety precaution when it comes to dashing but I do wish I had started before covid hit.

Advice

One piece of advice I would share about my experience with doordash is to have Patience, there will be some rude people you come across but they're are many nice people you'll come across also!

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Delivery Driver

January 2021 • Omaha, NE

What I liked

On my own schedule any time I want, as long as it is busy enough I am allowed to work.

What I wish was different

More pay per miles driven, less reading on my phone while driving.

Advice

Learn to know which orders to accept and deny, as you’re an independent contractor and you know which orders are worth your own time.

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Delivery

June 2021 • Corvallis, OR

What I liked

Flexibility of shifts, get to play music/podcasts in car while driving.

What I wish was different

Doordash support is very unhelpful

Advice

Acceptance rate doesn't matter, only completion rate matters. Be smart and only accept well paying offers (at least $1/mile).

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Independent Contractor

March - August 2020 • Troy, MI

What I liked

Flexibility in work times/hours Good amount of pay

What I wish was different

Advice

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Food Delivery driver

June 2020 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

I love going to places I’ve never seen before! This includes restaurants and neighborhoods. I also love the tips that motivate me to keep going. I’ve made pretty good money since I’ve worked at it so much. It has allowed me to buy my textbooks and some of my tuition! Most importantly, I love that I’m on my own schedule; I’m able to DoorDash whenever I’m available, which is really helpful when working around homework!

What I wish was different

I wish I felt safer at all times, but for the most part, I feel pretty safe. Sometimes I just get nervous going out alone as a young girl. I also wish everyone tipped; I think it’s rude when people tip nothing after the hard work and gas I put in.

Advice

I would advise to keep in contact with your customers! I’ve noticed that when I texted my customers, whether I’m going to be late or not, they tend to increase their tip. Most of them like hearing updates on their order. I would also highly advise not to waste time on low-paying orders. For instance, if an offer comes up for $3 and the distance is long, definitely decline.

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Dasher

July 2020 • Cedar Rapids, IA

What I liked

I liked that I could make my own hours, work at my own pace, and make over $100 each day.

What I wish was different

I wish I had started earlier in the summer.

Advice

Absolutely give doordashing a shot, just don't do it in Cedar Rapids because I don't want you stealing my business.

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Doordash Driver

May - August 2020 • Boulder, CO

What I liked

Making my own hours

What I wish was different

Availability

Advice

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Food Deliver

May 2020 • Fort Smith, AR

What I liked

Easy quick money

What I wish was different

Travel is a bit far compared to other areas

Advice

Dash during busy hours. Dashing at weird times earns you less money for the same work

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Delivery Driver

April - September 2020 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

I like the flexibility and good pay!

What I wish was different

I wish there was less competition with drivers.

Advice

Be on time and get good ratings!

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Door Dash Driver

May - August 2020 • Holland, MI

What I liked

How I could choose my own hours and have a flexible schedule.

What I wish was different

Worked more hours during the summer, it was limited because of COVID.

Advice

It’s a really east and fun summer job

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Driver

August 2020 • Pleasanton, CA

What I liked

I mainly enjoyed the flexible schedule and often generous tips.

What I wish was different

I wish the pay were a bit higher since deliveries are sometimes only $2-3 if the customer does not tip. I also spent a lot on gas and wish I actively kept better track of my miles for tax purposes.