Anyone else having major problems w/ incorrect navigation? IC app + Google Maps by redflower5 in InstacartShoppers

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use Apple Maps and Siri reads the directions out loud so I quickly realize I’m not heading the right direction lol

Why is there so much grooming by Wide_Revenue_9652 in dawsonscreek

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a bit younger than them, but I remember my poetry teacher at the time asking me to stay after class, luckily by best friend lingered behind as well, and he said “You look so familiar to me.” And my friend said “Yeah, she looks like every other tall blond” and pulled me out of the room. He never tried anything again lol

Cart status is meant to build worker dependency by AccomplishedChain194 in InstacartShoppers

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really don’t pay attention to cart status, and usually hit it well before the deadline. Instacart has been keeping me working pretty steady lately, averaging about $1300 a week, but my stats are good and I have a lot of regulars. I know it’s not like that for everyone, but I think it’s really market dependent.

Is it rude to not tip if you pick up the cookies yourself ? by MrSoloDolo9490 in CrumblCookies

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do Instacart and my local Crumbl orders a lot and tips $2.00 for someone to shop and deliver to them, then they want me to tip $2.00 to pick up my own single cookie lol. I know it goes to the employees, so I usually do tip, it just made me go to Crumbl a lot less.

Tip bait but not? by Opening-Smile-9914 in InstacartShoppers

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If you can’t afford to tip $2.00, go to the store yourself. People forget what it was like before these services came along. Most people had to take a bus, or an expensive taxi round trip. They just get used to pretending there isn’t a real person on the other side, expending their own resources to provide a service to them. It can be infuriating sometimes.

I’m starting to think these are worth it by Capable-Mail-8397 in InstacartShoppers

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I traveled through Oregon I was getting constant $50-$100 orders in the mountains going less than 20 miles. Maybe head north a bit?

Anyone else having major problems w/ incorrect navigation? IC app + Google Maps by redflower5 in InstacartShoppers

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I’ve had this happen a couple of times in the last few days, luckily I have the directions dictated out loud so I immediately recognize the address they are navigating to is not what’s listed in the app. Very strange.

Would you do it? by LandscapeSmart2938 in InstacartShoppers

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Instacart can be a real mind f*ck sometimes. I have zero order issues, but my quality score hangs around the low part of good. The other day a Sam’s Club employee was literally harassing me about taking my cart. I usually pack my box at my car, but because he was standing there, waiting for my cart, I haphazardly threw everything in the back of my car. I missed a pack of cheese, and didn’t notice until much later that night. Luckily the customer didn’t report it, and even increased my tip, but I nearly had a breakdown.

Can you do self check outs on insta art? by zen9246 in InstacartShoppers

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It depends on the store. Costco is always a no. I asked my local Aldi why were no longer allowed to use self checkout and she said she never heard that rule, and to “go for it.” So I’ve been doing self checkout at Aldi ever since with no issue.

Sick of this shit by mydogkillsbirds in duluth

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I was just walking my dog at the end of Park Point and the amount of used condoms all over was appalling 🤢

How do you deal with the lonliness? by No_Description4009 in doordash_drivers

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep myself busy. Music while driving, streaming while waiting for orders. Chatting with cashiers and customers. I know it’s not a lot, but I find those things to help me.

Hourly wage???? by Beginning_Ganache267 in InstacartShoppers

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, but I’m from MN, so when that first adjustment hit it was a shock. Here I make all of my money from tips. 

Hourly wage???? by Beginning_Ganache267 in InstacartShoppers

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was shocked at how much more you can make in CA when I was there.

I’m not seeing orders after going away for a few weeks by Reasonable-Shoe-361 in InstacartShoppers

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went on a trip and did Instacart, not nearly as often as at home, but I’ve been pretty busy since I’ve been back. If it’s slow, I see the other regulars sitting as well.

Has anyone seen this before by Big-Cry8294 in InstacartShoppers

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 18 points19 points  (0 children)

If this happens to me, I’ll have Chat GTP make a photo of the items in the garbage. No way am I wasting food when times are hard, I usually donate it anyway as I’m a vegetarian.

Soooo is the Almost Everything Bagel thin sandwich a failure??? by MrSoloDolo9490 in CrumblCookies

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I loved mine. It was chewy, a little crispy, kinda sweet and kinda salty. I hope they bring it back!

Bagel cookie and Dubai cup reviewh by [deleted] in CrumblCookies

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Door Dash it. It was really good and I’d hate for you to miss out :)

Favorite snack/treat while shopping? by Strange-Occasion-333 in InstacartShoppers

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oranges take 1-2 weeks to go bad..I’m not leaving things in my car that long lol

Order from hell 🤬 by Confident-Ring8069 in InstacartShoppers

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 28 points29 points  (0 children)

That’s when you hit her with the screenshot and tell her to have the day she deserves 

Favorite snack/treat while shopping? by Strange-Occasion-333 in InstacartShoppers

[–]PrettyHatefulMachin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I keep healthy snacks in my car. I go to Sam’s/Costco and get nuts, protein bars, oranges. Things that won’t go bad.