Just bc Instacart doesn’t have standards doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t amongst ourselves.
QUIZ
Would you take this offer? YES/NO
(Minimum wage=$12/hr)
NO is the right answer bc each mile takes 3 minutes on average, so you’re looking at 3.9×3= 11.7 minutes plus the time to shop; check out; load + unload; mileage/depreciation; gas/oil/brakes/tread– that’s not even considering the time spent waiting in between for fair batches; frequent car maintanance and washes.. it all adds up!!
KNOW YOUR WORTH
Let’s learn how determine what you should expect for your value.
Each mile= 3~ minutes travel (60mph=1mpm)
Each mile= $1 minimum (+ time^)
Each item×2= # minutes to shop; check out; & load/unload (60 minutes=$12)
This equation would (ethically) be:
3.9 miles -or $3.90- + ([11.7/60]×$12) -or $2.34-+(([7×2]/60)×$12) -or $2.80- = $9.04 before tip..
..and that’s a MINIMUM WAGE comparison!
Gig Consumers Coalition 