I would appreciate more responsibilities. - Shift Lead Instacart Employee Review

4.0
Oct 7, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

I have amazing shoppers that I am able to help daily, I truly care about the people I work with and that makes a huge difference in my enjoyment of the job. We have flexible hours and are not reprimanded for taking vacation or sick time. In my city, management does communicate with us daily (weekdays) and are good about fixing errors when they have the power to do so.

Cons

We are the ones who bare the brunt end of any change that occurs and have no say over those changes that happened. We are the deliverers of good and bad news. We have limited responsibilities and I would appreciate the ability to fix hours, get people back on shift, see the schedule for the upcoming week, etc. This would take pressure off of our management and help our shoppers in the moment.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Flexible schedule and the ability to work when I need to. It can be useful as side income, especially if you need something that fits around school, job searching, or other responsibilities.

Cons

Pay can be inconsistent, and it often depends heavily on order availability, tips, distance, and customer demand. Some days are worth it, while other days do not feel worth the time, gas, or wear on the car.

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