It's still not a real job job so that has its drawbacks.
Advice
Best if you have a car with good gas mileage.
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Delivery Driver
July 2017 • Glenview, IL
What I liked
I really enjoyed being my own boss and working on my own schedule. It allowed me to be flexible and I had plenty of time to enjoy my summer.
What I wish was different
I wish that I worked during lunch hours as well, because I would have made double the money.
Advice
Don't do a delivery job if your car isn't gas efficient.
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Delivery Driver
May - August 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI
What I liked
I could work on my own time
What I wish was different
More access to orders to make more money
Advice
Have patience with this job!
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Doordash
May 2019 • Mesa, AZ
What I liked
I like that I can work whenever I want as much or as little as I need to.
What I wish was different
I did not like that they were pulling our tips for a very long time but I'm happy that they have now changed that. I do wish the what's higher though.
Advice
I do not do this job if you do not have an economical car.
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Food Delivery Driver
June - August 2019 • Boulder, CO
What I liked
I liked the flexibility of hours and freedom to pursue jobs in different location over the period of one summer.
What I wish was different
I wish the wages would be slightly higher and that DoorDash would provide all of its tips to its drivers instead of taking a portion of the tip.
Advice
Try to only pursue deliveries that are during peak pay hours and/or very busy hours to ensure a steady flow of deliveries.
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Doordash Driver
July 2017 • Alameda, CA
What I liked
Freedom of scheduling.
What I wish was different
Higher pay.
Advice
It's good as filler during breaks, but it doesn't realistically pay enough to live off of as a sole source of employment.
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Food Delivery
May 2019 • Chula Vista, CA
What I liked
Making my own schedule
What I wish was different
Pay scale and consistency
Advice
Only a worthwhile job with a hybrid car
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Dasher
May - August 2019 • Long Beach, CA
What I liked
Flexibility
What I wish was different
Found a normal job
Advice
Track your mileage for tax purposes and to give you a real estimate on how much you're spending to make your income.
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Dasher
June 2019 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
The freedom
What I wish was different
The tipping policy was bad
Advice
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DoorDash
May - June 2019 • Issaquah, WA
What I liked
Flexible hours
What I wish was different
More consistent work
Advice
Good for extra time and easy to do, but sometimes slow and boring
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food delivery
June - August 2019 • Las Cruces, NM
What I liked
The flexibility to create my own schedule was a big bonus and it was also convenient that had the opportunity to work in whatever city I happened to be in.
What I wish was different
The pay was job-based and there were times you got a delivery that required you to go across town to pick up the food then delivery and you only receive a small fee.
Advice
It's a great opportunity to gain customer service experience as well as time management skills. The pay is not enough for a primary source of income, good spending money.
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Delivery Associate
June - August 2019 • Fairfax, VA
What I liked
Working my own hours
What I wish was different
I wish they paid more.
Advice
Have a fuel-efficient car to get the most value out of the job.
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Food Service Worker
July 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Flexible schedule
What I wish was different
Higher salary
Advice
Good for students who want to use spare time to earn.
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Driver
March - July 2019 • Kent, OH
What I liked
Made my own schedule, was able to earn extra money at times.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more work available because towards the end of my time as a doordash driver, there was barely any time to drive.
Advice
Have a car with good gas mileage and is reliable. Also, be fast and nice and you will always get a better tip.
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DoorDash Dasher
May - August 2019 • Indio, CA
What I liked
Making my own schedule and using my own car
What I wish was different
The pay rates were incredibly low and there was no guarantee that I’d be getting orders
Advice
Only work as a Dasher if you’re in a busy area. Smaller areas will not yield many opportunities.
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Driver
January 2018 • Houston, TX
What I liked
Choose my schedule.
What I wish was different
More deliveries.
Advice
Go quick.
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Food Delivery
January 2018 • Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
Driving around to different cities
What I wish was different
Lonly
Advice
Sign up with somebody who is already registered
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Dasher
November 2014 • San Mateo, CA
What I liked
I can work whenever I want. I learn about the area that I work in.
What I wish was different
I wish the headquarter support would be better/faster and have a direct phone number like back in 2014.
Advice
I suggest that the Dasher always inform the customer on what is going on of there is an issue.
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Driver
August 2018 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
Making your own hours, low stress, being my own boss. Lots of opportunities to make money
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Work during the peak delivery hours to make as much money as possible
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Doordasher
May - July 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
I liked that I was able to make my own schedule and interact with so many different people.
What I wish was different
The app to work better.
Advice
It’s really nice being able to make your own schedule, I highly recommend this job.
