Instacart

Shopper

July - August 2019 • Mays Landing, NJ

What I liked

Very flexible scheduling and good pay

What I wish was different

Advice

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Shopper

June - August 2019 • White Bear Lake, MN

What I liked

I liked that I worked without a boss

What I wish was different

I wish the supervisors weren’t telling me different things

Advice

Try around different jobs, you never know what you may like

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Shopper

April 2017 • Fontana, CA

What I liked

The hours

What I wish was different

It paid more

Advice

Work hard

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Full-time shopper

June 2019 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

Flexibility and weekly pay, being able to choose my own schedule

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Have an open mind for new opportunities

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Instacart

May 2019 • Kennesaw, GA

What I liked

Good exercise

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Great fun

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In store Shopper

April 2019 • Fairfax, VA

What I liked

Flexibility and good pay

What I wish was different

More hours to work, I want more than 29 when not in school

Advice

In store is better than full service because you don’t need to deliver.

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In Store Shopper

January 2018 • Palo Alto, CA

What I liked

The flexability

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Learn where things are in your store

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Personal shopper

June 2018 • Tampa, FL

What I liked

The flexible schedule and being independent while I worked. I also love the customers.

What I wish was different

I wish some of the deliveries were closer together. It would’ve been more efficient.

Advice

Do it! You get paid based off your efforts. It feels great to know I can be that productive.

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In-Store Shopper

April - August 2020 • Bainbridge, OH

What I liked

I like the supporting work environment they created, such as celebrating pride month and Junteenth Day.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have experienced the job without the stress of COVID.

Advice

My largest piece of advice is to always ask the customer questions regarding items.

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In-Store Shopper

June - August 2018 • Scottsdale, AZ

What I liked

I was able to be a part of an upcoming company that provides an amazing service that everyone uses. Grocery shopping for people who cannot make it out of the house for the day or for a large organization that provides lunches for its volunteers. Knowing that I was making someone's day a little bit easier made my day so much better.

What I wish was different

I didn't like how some days would be extremely busy and there was no time to even think about the rest of the day. And then there were other days where I would maybe get one order in a span of four hours.

Advice

Appreciate the downtime. Take that time to learn everything new and make sure that you are well versed in your job.

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Personal Shopper

April 2020 • Springville, UT

What I liked

I like the flexibility and great tips.

What I wish was different

I work in an area of on demand shopping. I wish they had scheduled shops as well so it is easier to plan your day.

Advice

Don’t just take any order. Wait for an order that pays well and isn’t too far away.

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Customer Support Representative

August 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Free food and supportive staff.

What I wish was different

Better organization, more stable work environment.

Advice

Deep breaths, don't be afraid to ask for help and share info.

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Full service shopper

May - August 2018 • Murrieta, CA

What I liked

Flexible hours

What I wish was different

Higher pay

Advice

Make sure you log into the app to get hours early every week

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Personal Shopper and Deliverer

May 2018 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

Having a rewarding job where you know your customers appreciate your service.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Community Support Supervisor

August - November 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Do an internship before you graduate. It's very important and will help you get a permanent hire upon graduation. If you skip this, you'll spend at least a year trying to get a job with low pay and difficulty obtaining a full time position.

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InstaCart Shopper

June - July 2020 • Nashville, TN

What I liked

I liked creating my own schedule.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

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Instacart shopper

April - September 2020 • Coventry, RI

What I liked

I was able to accept jobs whenever I wanted which allowed me to make money while still in school last semester. I was also able to make plans during summer whenever I wanted (even though there was not much to do because of COVID-19).

What I wish was different

What I did not like was that I could not guarantee that I would be making money whenever I wanted because I had to rely on customers places orders. Every morning I would wake up and hope to take an order worth about $40 and try to complete it in 2 hours ($20 per hour minus gas). However, there were not always big orders like this and the orders available were not always worth it.

Advice

I would not rely on this as your only source of income if you have monthly payments or anything like that because making money each week is not guaranteed. If you are looking for a flexible job to have extra spending cash, this job is great.

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