Thats where Instacart comes in.
Instead, a personal shopper will pick up groceries and deliver them in about two hours.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Interested in giving it a try?
Heres whatInstacart Bostoncity manager Nima Zahedi says youll need to do to get started as a shopper.
Shoppers must be 21 or older and have their own car and a smartphone.
Next, potential shoppers will take a short online quiz about common grocery store items, Zahedi says.
The quiz asks you to identify grocery items, like a lemon or an 18-pack of eggs.
Applicants only have two minutes to answer the 21 questions.
He also notes youll need a background check before you begin working.
Getting Started Shopping
Congratulations, youre ready to start shopping!
You dont need to commit to specific hours.
Instead, pick up jobs whenever you have free time, Zahedi says.
When a shopper is working, theyre assigned jobs through the Instacart app.
Shoppers can either accept or decline any job.
If they decline, itll be assigned to someone else.
Its a flexible job, Zahedi explains.
We have shoppers with very different schedules and we make it work.
The site allows customers to schedule grocery deliveries between 9 a.m. and midnight.
Getting Paid for Grocery Shopping
Youll be paid by direct deposit every week, Zahedi explains.
The clientele who order through the site is just as varied, Jacob explains.
During his time as a Chicago Instacart shopper, he enjoyed helping people who couldnt manage on their own.
There are a lot of young customers who dont have cars, he says.
In addition to the base pay you receive from the company, most customers also tip their shoppers.
Not too shabby, huh?
If you want to get started inBostonorSan Francisco, apply now.
Your Turn: Would you try shopping for others with Instacart?
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
