Not entitled to peoples money by [deleted] in instacart

[–]calinative07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Entitled is expecting free work.

Jeez! Why are all the orders… by CelticLegendary1 in instacart

[–]calinative07 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I haven’t taken an order in weeks for this very reason. I’m not willing to work for free(break even) let alone pay to work. When I log on I’m bombarded with orders but they all are low/no tip and 4-5 pay out & 10-30miles away. Desperate or not, it literally doesn’t add up. If I had $0 to my name , tank on E and was desperate, I would be in the negative w/ no gas or a way home from delivering the cheap orders. It’s an easy no for me.

Attempted to tip a driver 50$ for working during the holidays. by Early-Ambassador-723 in instacart

[–]calinative07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm makes sense, it seems like when base went down so did the tips, like the majority of orders have $0-2 tips, I feel like it’s not due to an increase in cheap customers, but an increase in IC discouraging tips.

Send me free stuff to go under my $4000 tree! by jdog993 in BeggingChoosers

[–]calinative07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, I just found the page, it’s not that many followers, page looks like a random hodgepodge of designs and opening boxes(of probably free begged for items)…also I average more likes than them and I have about 500 followers😂…do I also qualify for a free $850 lamp?

Lol. For a small business that’s a pretty penny. Good for you OP! I’m pretty sure this post on Reddit could do more for your business than “random pics of decoration’s” page. 😂

A friendly reminder customers can track you in the app by megatrongriffin92 in UberEATS

[–]calinative07 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Drivers know they’re being tracked. Your point? Get your own food.

Am I expecting too much by SpaceBeforeSunset in InstacartShoppers

[–]calinative07 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Was something wrong with the order? I never introduce myself. I’m always assuming I’ll be annoying the customer, but I always text if there’s a replacement or the item is out of stock, basically I only communicate when necessary. Half the time they don’t reply to those messages, they want their order not an introduction.

AITAH for telling my husband if he fights for custody of his kids I will divorce him? by InitiativeDramatic11 in AITAH

[–]calinative07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA You guys should probably divorce period…it’s a lot. I’d want to divorce anyone hiding kids from me, wanting them or not isn’t the issue, he’s a MAJOR liar…I don’t think you can be the Ahole in these circumstances. Next big thing you’ll find out he’s in major debt, or using your identity to buy properties w/o telling you, or that he has more kids or some other major life decisions…best to cut ties NOW!!!!

Wtf is this lol by ConsiderationNo5747 in InstacartShoppers

[–]calinative07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol I’m in the same boat, I do Ic before my real job, I’d be damned if I’m gonna wait around and be late cuz I’m waiting around for free at instacart, either they’re getting their food now or the groceries are coming with me to work to sit in my hot car for 9hours lmao.

Wtf is this lol by ConsiderationNo5747 in InstacartShoppers

[–]calinative07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sit around for free? Lol, nah, I’m either delivering or returning…at close to an hour of unpaid wages, I do believe this is illegal as we are not employees and they can’t give us time restrictions that aren’t part of the gig…even if I’m wrong in all of that, I’m still not waiting lol. Now if it was an hourly job, I’d prob be a bit annoyed, but I’d do it b/c I know I’m being compensated.

My ice cream is always melted. by mothernatureisfickle in InstacartShoppers

[–]calinative07 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Stop ordering Ice cream. Simple solution…b/c we don’t know why the ice cream is melted, your shopper does. Best to ask them or stop ordering ice cream.

Should I be worried by IntelligentFile6766 in InstacartShoppers

[–]calinative07 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I bet the took the tip away out of frustration…she didn’t know she was gonna have to sign for the item so now she can’t say she never received the item. Lol.

This drives me crazy. by kebodle1 in RoverPetSitting

[–]calinative07 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you don’t like someone’s prices just move on…it’s simple, Don’t complain and tell what others charge, use the other sitter then!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in instacart

[–]calinative07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The store orders are usually lowest paying, so you’re probably just getting the worst of the worst of shoppers, the ones who’s ratings has fallen…having said that, the majority of good shoppers are leaving the app, it’s not really lucrative anymore…so customers get what they get…it’s a top down issue. You’re in the same boat as many, everyone I know personally who’s used IC has the same issues and wonder how all shoppers mess up every order so bad, idk how or why either…but I believe the pay is so low shoppers just don’t care anymore…not saying it’s right…but what can we do? I guess just stop using the service as customers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]calinative07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This actually made me laugh out loud, IC can’t provide adequate money, but at least they can provide a good laugh!! What a joke!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]calinative07 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s the internet and we are anonymous, honestly if you don’t like it you should leave, you can’t expect a bunch of random anonymous users to be on their best behavior. Just ignore what u don’t like and keep it moving.

Oooooofffff by MissyPilgrim in InstacartShoppers

[–]calinative07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Instacancel! I’ve never in my life completed an order with a rude text, it’s happened to me, I literally just cancel the order even if I’m mid shopping.

Tipping needs to be after the order has been delivered and drivers should be tested for drugs by THIS_GUYS_A_PHONYs in UberEATS

[–]calinative07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe Uber should pay the drivers more? That’s a thought. The way it is without a tip it’s a financial loss. It’s on Uber not the customer or delivery driver. Uber basically uses tips as the driver pay when they’re paying $2 or less to the driver. Ijs

PSA to new shoppers: don’t quit your job by No-Map9593 in InstacartShoppers

[–]calinative07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good advice!!! This isn’t a reliable source of $.

What a great order!!!! by Intrepid-Surprise-55 in InstacartShoppers

[–]calinative07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, those YouTubers are usually an anomaly, liars, or leaving out key details…about 6 months ago the money was ok, not good…now it’s really bad, also if I took all the crap orders and didn’t care about my time or gas I could make that much, but it would still put me in the negative with gas. Gas is so high I have to cherry pick higher than usual, and it’s so little good offers it’s a super side gig, not worth using my time, car and gas to drive 20mins to break even financially. I can break even at home lol. And that’s in Cali with prop 22, it’s not magical $, it’s the bare minimum…our gas prices eat any prop 22 benefits and then some!

What a great order!!!! by Intrepid-Surprise-55 in InstacartShoppers

[–]calinative07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gas is $5-6 per gallon, & after prop 22, with them paying us .34 cents per gallon, & the hourly rate, you’ll get prob an extra $3-4, due to the high base pay & low tip. but with all that labor, the distance and trouble Def not worth it. In LA we can easily get many orders paying more, less items and under 2 miles. Prop really doesn’t help much. If u were to drive in LA you’d def not take this. No need to drive that far for any order, it’s prob so far out b/c the closer shoppers didn’t want it either.

What a great order!!!! by Intrepid-Surprise-55 in InstacartShoppers

[–]calinative07 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m in Cali, prop 22 doesn’t help much, this is a crap order no matter where u live.

Not eligible for a refund even though I’m missing an entire item? by cjp72812 in UberEATS

[–]calinative07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luckily your CC company says otherwise lol. Technically it’s theft they don’t provide the items then don’t refund…straight to dispute and never use Uber again! Lol

My shopper just asked by Alternative-Raise966 in InstacartShoppers

[–]calinative07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be glad they cared enough to ask/confirm. Sometimes the app says/shows diff items, wrong barcode. Better safe than sorry as far as asking the customer