I just started driving for DoorDash and Uber Eats…AMA

[Anonymous]

Why did you start doing this work?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why did you start doing this work?

We have some unplanned debt we need to clear off. Also now empty nesters, it gives me a purpose.

Also, so learned that five guys won’t start making fries until your driver gets there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why did you start doing this work?

We have some unplanned debt we need to clear off. Also now empty nesters, it gives me a purpose.

Also, so learned that five guys won’t start making fries until your driver gets there.

Or milkshakes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why did you start doing this work?

We have some unplanned debt we need to clear off. Also now empty nesters, it gives me a purpose.

Also, so learned that five guys won’t start making fries until your driver gets there.

They do this with personal pick up to-go orders too. I know they see it as a good thing, but it’s annoying. I usually want to run in and pick up my order; but unless it’s bouts time and they’re making lots of batches after one another, it’s a 3+ min wait just for fresh fries. They do give you a LOT regardless of size you order though, since they cannot save the rest for the next person.

[Anonymous]

Is it better to leave no tip and give COD? I’ve never liked tipping before a service was provided.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it better to leave no tip and give COD? I’ve never liked tipping before a service was provided.

I have met three people in 36 deliveries. It has all been leave at door.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why did you start doing this work?

We have some unplanned debt we need to clear off. Also now empty nesters, it gives me a purpose.

Also, so learned that five guys won’t start making fries until your driver gets there.

They do this with personal pick up to-go orders too. I know they see it as a good thing, but it’s annoying. I usually want to run in and pick up my order; but unless it’s bouts time and they’re making lots of batches after one another, it’s a 3+ min wait just for fresh fries. They do give you a LOT regardless of size you order though, since they cannot save the rest for the next person.

I actually stopped going to five guys and go to elevation instead because of this. Give guys is much better, but I hate waiting for the fries.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you think you’re entitled to tips?

I never think I’m entitled to tips but I am performing a service so you don’t have to pack up the kids, get out in traffic, unpack the kids, go into the restaurant or wait in a driver thru.

I leave a card with every order thanking them and encourage them to leave a rating and feedback.

In 2.5 hours this am, I did 10 deliveries with a peak pay bonus from 7:30-9:30 and made $84. I need to check my miles later.

You can make more than that by donating plasma and you don’t have to put miles on your car or go to strangers’ houses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you think you’re entitled to tips?

I never think I’m entitled to tips but I am performing a service so you don’t have to pack up the kids, get out in traffic, unpack the kids, go into the restaurant or wait in a driver thru.

I leave a card with every order thanking them and encourage them to leave a rating and feedback.

In 2.5 hours this am, I did 10 deliveries with a peak pay bonus from 7:30-9:30 and made $84. I need to check my miles later.

You can make more than that by donating plasma and you don’t have to put miles on your car or go to strangers’ houses.

And have cuts all over your arms?

[Anonymous]

So what does the base pay offered by DD depend on? Is the tip factored in or no?

[Anonymous]

Do you park illegally for pickups? That seems like it may be the worst part of the job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So what does the base pay offered by DD depend on? Is the tip factored in or no?

I am not sure but it is anywhere from $2 to 10.50. Tips are add ons and so far or over 50% of my pay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you park illegally for pickups? That seems like it may be the worst part of the job.

I don’t work in areas where parking is an issue just for this reason. I am far more suburban.

One area was offering a peak pay or surge price of an additional $3 on top of the base pay to lack of drivers. I did it for an hour with my spouse and said no thanks. Too many drunks on the road and scary areas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So what does the base pay offered by DD depend on? Is the tip factored in or no?

I am not sure but it is anywhere from $2 to 10.50. Tips are add ons and so far or over 50% of my pay.

This is important! Because if the tip raises the base pay, it can make or break one’s order. But you are saying you receive the promised base pay and then the tip, interesting!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve driven quite a bit of miles. In my total signed in time, I’ve made $20 an hour with DoorDash. Just two deliveries for $15 an hour with UberEats.

About 80% leave a tip.

DoorDash includes the tip in the offer but you don’t know how much until after the delivery. I know the base pay they pay so I decline low paying orders or orders where I won’t make close to $2 a Mile.

UberEats pays more but DoorDash is aligned with more restaurants in my area than Uber.

After depreciation of your car and all expenses isn’t better to get part time job.