How to DoorDash | First Day Review | Side Hustle

How to DoorDash Review | First Day | Side Hustle. Today I take you along for my first day delivering for DoorDash. How much I made and I compare it to Instacart. Great for extra money to help with financial goals.
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[@IAmMe1910]

I worked my first shift last night. I worked 8 hours and made $161.00 plus made some cash in tips. Not bad for the first day

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

That's a great first day!!!

[@LauriefromCA]

Awesome cash for a 1st shift! I'm inspired!!!

[@puertoricanjj4691]

How much for gas

[@nomaderic]

@@xofredlumpatriot why you copy and paste this same comment on everyone's post. While it's not the norm you can make that much money from time to time. I've seen ppl make like 300 plus in a day while I've seen others make like 25 dollars working all day. It all depends. But it IS possible. Most I've personally seen someone make in week was a little over 1500

[@jadesfashionbar711]

You did good! Lol I only made $160 for my first week

[@coachanderson2704]

Tips. Don't start your dash until your in your area by restaurants that do dash, sit down restaurants. Nothing below 6 bucks just decline those. I can make avg 1000 bucks a week doing dash and I do Wag too, and Uber at night Take notes every time you dash a order, what the wait times , what the busy times with the food place. etc. how much you made. Then you know where to accept and decline, don't accept orders that take you over 7 or 8 miles out of your location, I have never use my red card after a year. lol. You can make good money on these apps - this is your own business. Good luck and have fun with Doordash, you make money so easy!

[@driscoolx3]

Hey you should make a video too!

[@coachanderson2704]

@@driscoolx3 Thanks; I should...But I'm back in teaching high school now. lol. I started last year too.

[@lionolee5480]

Very honest and down to earth advice! May the good lord bless you abundantly!

[@rachelhartjes313]

This makes me excited!! I'm 29 and have a genetic, progressive illness called Ehlers Danlose Syndrome...and I live off of disability. Which is a joke! As far a the money is concerned. So I've been looking into delivery apps. I desperately need a side hustle (that is my disability friendly), in order to live independently. I've not started yet simply because I don't know which one I should choose...and I know if I do more than 1 at a time, I'll get overwhelmed and it'll cause me to stop all together...and possiblynot restart. Anyways, think im going to try GrubHub! Seems like a speed that I can personally handle best. Thank you for these tips in advance! This video and all these comments, ect... makes me pretty excited and hopeful. That I can take back control of my life. ✌🖤

[@rachelhartjes313]

@@coachanderson2704 @Coach Anderson . Awe. Thank you so much! I really appreciate your response and words of encouragement. 🥰 . Oh...and I definitely meant to say "doordash", not "grubhub". lol. Though I'm again, still not 100% sure which I'll do just yet. I need to do some more research as far as what app is used most around the area in which I live. I'm hoping doordash is one of them!! Because all the research I've done thus far (as far as which food delivery app pays the best, is most user friendly and that kinda thing), DoorDash is definitely the #1 pick, in my opinion. So...🤞🏻 Thank you again.

[@Hhossain0101]

I just did my first day for doordash. I started at 12 and ended at 4:15. I made 80 dollars :) super easy job and all my customers were nice.

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

That's a great first day!!

[@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484]

Congrats! Welcome to the dasher family!

[@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484]

@Whitney Bailey awesome!

[@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484]

@Rhonda’s View you don't want to do Instacart...unless you are fast as fire...just not enough pay

[@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484]

@Rhonda’s View so you have already done Instacart?

[@DavidOfLouisiana71037]

dont forget, beside the $10-12 per hour, at the end of the year you get Tax deductions. That added up to about $3,000 and you can put that into your savings. Keep doing the videos, you are helping others and that has to give you good vibes.

[@damagedpotato]

Just did my first day dashing, Choose west bloomfield, mi as my zone. dashed noon til 5pm - made 100. far better than I expected for a first day.

[@jackson.denzler.]

I dashed for 2 and a half hours today and made a $100

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

That is amazing!! Where are you located?

[@jackson.denzler.]

Boulder Colorado

[@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484]

Congrats! Welcome to the dasher family!

[@johniii8147]

That’s not true

[@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484]

@@johniii8147 I have worked for Dd 6 years and yes you can make that and more...

[@IuseanXboxController]

Thanks for the info! I just started dashing in my little electric nissan leaf that only gets about 70 miles to a charge. So I have to plan this shit hardcore when I go out to do it. But so far I've made $90 in my first 2 days, I worked 3 hours each day. I'm 3% of my way to my goal of $2500. I am saving up to get a used Tesla so I can do this even more around my full time job.

[@mkite715]

Awesome video! I was so happy to read your description. I love Dave. Found him two years ago when I was 40k in debt. Today I’m debt free with my emergency fund and and I closed on a home last month. I started doing a food delivery service on the side last week and the money is crazy.

[@SeriouSXXFireworks]

Any advice or tips?

[@natepoch2416]

I like how she’s holding $6 in the thumbnail

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

:)

[@2_2_4_3]

After 127 deliverys I avg $15 an hour , not bad as my second gig.

[@Therideshareguy]

Nice to see you're getting the hang of Doordash. One thing that definitely helped me when starting out is checking the order specifically for beverages since sometimes restaurant staff can forget them. When that happens, it can lead to an upset customer which can reflect in a bad rating. If the restaurant did forget them, just politely point it out so they can make it and the customer can get their full order.

[@merkampgirl47330]

Got my first shift tomorrow and lowkey I am terrified

[@ashleyDIAZ93]

Me too

[@jennie20able]

Lol thought i was the only one, and dealing with anxiety makes it difficult for me to even push myself :(

[@ivelissetorres7805]

Damm im stress out today is mu first day

[@chantellandry8661]

Same here

[@merkampgirl47330]

My first wasn’t actually that bad you don’t even have to talk to anyone just knock and leave 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@jordanpaul9899]

I dashed for 3 hrs today and made $105. I'm off to a good start! 😁✊🏻

[@yilol]

Jordan Paul yeah you did🙄

[@apachecoolrider1157]

Semaj hater lol

[@mkite715]

Jordan Paul that’s really good!

[@Petergalvan]

Where are you located? I just sign up today and still haven't started because the email said it would mail me the start up kit.

[@beccaj8094]

I only made $50 today, during the dinner rush. I made way more my first shift. I heard they prioritize new drivers.

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Its hard to say, every month, week, day and time of day is different. For example I was really busy last Tue for lunch and not this Tue?

[@nomadicdreamers9444]

Toooooo be fair. I received my card/bag like two months ago and just today activated the card. And I may or may not of used the bag for my own groceries lol. Excited to start :)

[@musicpro7278]

Nomadic Dreamers savage

[@Darkfacts2080]

It seems to me states like AZ and CA pay way less for these services. I just started Dashing Friday in Cape Cod Massachusetts and made $55.00 on the first day with 3 deliveries and made $60.00 last night on 5 deliveries.Both days i worked the dinner shift from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Love watching your videos. I'm doing this side gig to pay off my credit card debt, but I'm liking it so far. I get to listen to podcasts and audiobooks while driving.

[@katharinecrowell3306]

I love door dash! Ive learned a couple awesome restaurants... but by accepting every order i do go EVERYWHERE in memphis.. and sometimes i dont feel so safe.

[@nataliewalters2759]

Peak times which are the busiest are 11:00-2:00 pm and 5-9 pm . They often have bonus’s in the evening which are great ! It’s slow in the afternoon. Never reject an order. Just some tips ! Have fun!

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Thanks for the tips!!

[@BlueVirgo19]

U can log in 15mins b4 your shift starts! :15 & :45 of every hour and also you normally get paid a little more when you have to order & pay with the red card. Good luck dashing I'll check back for updates. Also if u worked a little longer that day I think u would have made 20-30 more dollars for your $100 goal but I understand.

[@TimeTravelersNetwork]

Your explanation on why you do it is awesome... we just got out of a medical debt situation and are rebuilding our lives

[@arturtoth3185]

Just did my first day. 6 hours in the evening for $72.75. Didn't get any orders for a whole hour.

[@mattsarff9743]

if you have unlimited data, try turning your wifi off, if it is on, your phone will have trouble finding orders.

[@jessicaa9192]

My husband started today and one of his orders was a $72 order and they tipped only $1. The other tips we're decent, but that one was awful!

[@LawnBunny777]

I hope you don't ever deliver to those cheap bastards again. no tip no trip

[@BPb123]

I might do doordash, but my hubby is very overprotective, he might ride along & take my dash deliveries to the doors for me if I dash on nights..lol

[@nomaderic]

While technically you aren't allowed to have someone in the car with you while you dash I know plenty of ppl who do. I have a friend who is an older lady and the times she delivers nights she has her teenage son with her to take the food to the door.

[@lalac2720]

that's not true that's only for Lyft and uber.

[@dougs7367]

@@nomaderic You are in independent contractor you can have anyone in your car you want.

[@LawnBunny777]

My boyfriend does that for me

[@brenlykyadiel]

Thanks for putting up this video... Your husband must be really proud of a wife like you, in all senses :)

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Thank you Bory, that is very kind of you to say!!

[@Fictiondreamer96]

I love seeing your day/shift while doing these. Please keep vlogging during some of your work days with door dash and insta cart!

[@noloyou8377]

In my area if you out from 12-7:30 it’s pretty consistent to gain 120+

[@bkmayor]

Honestly I've worked doordash for 4 weeks in az. It takes like 15 hoirs to clear $100 after gas. Good thing is ability to cash out daily after first week. Good luck!

[@mattar5858]

Strange! you made $10 per hour, and some commented they made $20 or $40. Your expenses are about 50 cents per mile. I have a feeling they will lower the commissions when it gets more popular, like uber did. Then they sell the business or go public.

[@sachamalua272]

thank you so much for this video!! very clear and detailed I'm about to start dashing now i was a little worried about some things you clear it up with your video. 👍

[@AutumnLeesLife]

They actually sent my stuff before ever starting , I’m doing a first few shifts today!

[@KaneTownBeats]

The lemonade already had the straw in it?

[@xandrkhan2777]

Me n my Wife worked 3 hours on saturday june 6th, for the first time, made $50. we're excited as it was busy and more work was easily available!! 🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@jibguy9745]

Funny they sent me a card then when wanting to dash I was notified my area was booked up very odd.

[@danijohnson1038]

I love doordash! Especially during this time. It's easy and light-duty work to do.

[@ivyennabelcher35]

Great video, Jackie! I have been thinking about doing DoorDash and appreciate your detailed video! I hope all is well! Ivy

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Hey Girl!!! Miss you :) Its great for some fast extra cash to help with your finance goals for sure. Hows your student loan debt coming? Also are you working in accounting now?

[@paintballguy175]

It really depends on where you are for how fast orders come. Where I live I have to wait about 5-15 minutes in between orders. If I dash by my real job the most I've waited was 2 minutes.

[@workhardgainbig6784]

Very nice video. We are doing dave baby steps currently at #2 and doing dash as a side hustle to make extra income. Made 1300 in the first five days. Im exited to be debt free. Congrats on being debt free. I wish you the best.

[@jessicaterrystykes6874]

Thanks so much! Just starting without a red card. Wasn't sure how that was supposed to work. I was afraid to push the dash now button. Sounds like it should all be good.

[@PRAIZEKRAZEwithGina]

Great video - I too have been a stay at home mom... now that kids are grown for the most part - I'm ready to do some side hustles. We are debt free except for car and house... so gonna pay off car first, then finish the 6 month emergency fund, start investing and paying off the house. Great motivation for the side hustles. I also do eBay. Thanks for the extra motivation and your video also eased my anxiety and gave me confidence in that you made it seem very easy and fun.

[@shaybaker3987]

I just got accepted to doordash and I’m like super nervous to start! I heard that if we decline an order we can get a bad rating? I don’t want to get a bad rating, I just want to accept the good deliveries since I’m saving for a new car and don’t want to run down the car that I have now lol. Once I get a new car, I’ll be able to do so much more! :)

[@dcudd.y6454]

So i dont knowof anyones mentioned this or if youve figured it out but you dont have to end the dash after every delivery. That akes you completely off line and the minute or two it takes for you to hit dash now and choose a time and everything you couldve missed an order. After finishing a delivery and doing thedelivery review itll take you right back to the page where its searching for dashing and you only need to hit end dash when youre ready to finish your shift. So if i hit dash now at 2and set my end time at 6 i dont have to hit end dash until 6 or whatever time im ready to head home if that makes sense. Good luck dashing!

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Yeah I didn't end my dash after every delivery. I ended it after my dash. I had 3 dash now shifts and 1 schedule shift. Are u saying I could have stayed on after the dash now ended?

[@kendrawildberger6197]

Yes, you can stay on. Ending your dash is pretty much like you’re clocking out and going home. Meaning you no longer want orders. After you do your delivery, you just swipe that it’s delivered and then it’ll look for another order for you. DD will only end your dash if you’re at the end of your shift and you didn’t extend your dash. This might be a moot point though since you’ve probably been doing it for awhile now and found that out. BTW- I’m in the Phx area too. I dash in Gilbert QC area.

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

@@kendrawildberger6197 That's what I've been doing. Thx

[@acajudi100]

Walmart uses Door Dash for groceries. I am happy with it, and I tip generously, if you are not mean and nasty. So far I only had one crazy Dasher, and he was not tipped. I do feel people should tip extra for heavy or large orders, or Walmart should include the tip, so you do not have to climb 3 floors or more, unless you pay extra. No one should not tip, unless you get a super disrespectful crazy, that is angry at the start.

[@IAmSamThatIAM]

Thank you so much with this great video. I'm starting out tomorrow, and I'm just so freaking nervous about it. You and others that I'v e been watching is really helping.

[@AZOrchid]

I like following you because you live in an area close to me. I have not had any luck with Instacart because I can only shop week days when my kiddo is in school. Did three shifts, not one single batch. So I decided to do doordash. I worked an hour and a half on a Tuesday during lunch time and got 3 orders, made $20. I was happy with that as a first day out for a short time on what is considered a slow day. Its quick easy money if you ask me I'm gonna stick with it because it's a lot less work than grocery shopping and all my deliveries have been 3 miles or less so I can get them done very fast.

[@NevadaLamb]

Thanks for this video! I just got my Dash card today and am starting tomorrow! Was able to get a 2 hour shift & have seen a lot of red spots pop up. I’m excitedly anxious and this video/comments help to ease my nerves.

[@cruisingcory5414]

I got my card and I'm starting on Sunday. I just have a 2 hour shift. How did your first day go?

[@shoei07]

How’s it go

[@THEASMRPLUG]

Yo that tint in your car look relaxing af

[@rodzillarox4882]

Great vid! Does your phone auto rotate? There are some settings that you can make so it will auto rotate to landscape mode. Thanks for the vid...It was very informative!

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Thx yes it auto rotates:)

[@jessicadunn1523]

Just FYI: not all fast food do you have to order and pay: McDonald's yes, Taco Bell yes, but Chick-fil-a is just pick up. Also I've done a local sports bar/grill and a sushi restaurant that I've had to pay with the red card so it is not just fast food and not all fast food. :)

[@IzzysCuisines]

One thing that I learned about Instacart and Doordash. U can make more money with Doordash because the deliveries are constant like back to back and some of the orders can be $8 - $12 dollars and u get them done faster than Instacart which means u get more orders in an hour done. But Instacart you can get an order for $12 dollars and it can take u a whole hour to shop plus deliver to the customer and then u may not get an order right after that. Doordash here where I am at which is in the Atlanta metro area the money really comes in if u pick your hours correctly especially around lunch time. I usually would go in at 7am to 930 am to get the breakfast money and then come back on at 11 where the lunch time is propping.

[@davichan9286]

Just did it for the first time today, on a Friday. I made 50 bucks within 1:44 minutes. I wanted to do so much more lol but it was raining bad, and got dark out. Come to find out my areas are pretty hot. It was like 28 bucks in tips. Good tippers in the more wealthy parts of the city, and when it's raining I feel it's probably a good time to do it as some people might feel more inclined to tip.

[@sweetmassacre13]

Watching this video before I go out for my first dash ever 😬

[@RosiePosieNeonPinkk]

ssaaammee!!!

[@sweetmassacre13]

@@RosiePosieNeonPinkk good luck!! I made $130 in 4 hours!

[@RosiePosieNeonPinkk]

@@sweetmassacre13 hell yeah girl!!! 😎💰

[@sportsandmorepodcast2610]

this is an awesome video i’m looking for a side hustle myself (trying to get an apartment to) i have two jobs already. so this is perfect.

[@aux602]

Awesome video! Thank you for taking the time to share your Doordash experience and thoughts. I went to orientation today and plan to hit the roads this weekend! I myself want to use the money earned to better meet my financial goals.

[@jameyleanne6488]

My sister is part of a Door Dash group on FB. They all said Super Bowl Sunday was slow. It’s usually better.

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Thx for letting me know. I'm scheduled for Sunday again so we'll see if its better :)

[@ElChapoMahn]

Hey nice video! I just got my kit today. I'm excited for my first delivery 😁

[@kathyvayo5294]

Welcome to the Doordash platform from a fellow dasher! Do you have mileage tracker app for tax purposes?

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Yes I use everlance. thx

[@George-mn9xy]

If you commit to a specific shift do you have to complete all hours? I may just use the dash now feature starting out.

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

No you can end your dash whenever you want.

[@steveterry9257]

I door dash in Indy. Iam making bout $20 to 25 hour. I work bout 6 to 9 hours a week. Weekends are the best. I work in the richest areas in town . better tips and shorter delivery distances.

[@yadwinderberi8199]

So they send you the activation kit/bag after 1st order so during the 1st order are you supposed to use your own bag ?

[@ruckanitepreacher5618]

Sweet girl enjoyed your video i'm thinking about starting. Thanks Mark

[@gueroloco447]

Sooo...if when you get to the place or say when you're in the drive thru and they say like "welcome to McDonald's order when you're ready" do you just say I'm with door dash? Or something like that?

[@zpoppe]

So happy with her $6 in hand!

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

lol Yep $8 cash tip is rare. At least in my area!!

[@unclevernz]

Thanks. I wasted a week waiting for the red card and bag. Now I know it's not coming. I will dash tomorrow.

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Good luck with your first day!

[@mitch5077]

You said typically $10 an hour, did you calculate fuel?

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

I spent maybe $7 on fuel

[@briarz101]

Great info, well done with the explanation. Gonna give DD a try thanx much!

[@bryanmiller476]

Doing pizza delivery I average $600 a week between tips and paycheck and that’s in only 4 days So if I did DoorDash, I’d have to make $150 per day and don’t think that’s possible through DoorDash or any other of these food app jobs So I’ll stick to normal pizza delivery

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Bryan I did pizza delivery before to help us get out of debt and averaged $16-20 hour, i worked about 20hrs a week. It is a great option for those who have the time to commit to a schedule and work for an employer. With Doordash I'm averaging $15-18 hour now that I know when to work and its great for me only wanting to work 6hrs a week and the flexibility to work or not work as my schedule at home changes. Both great options as side income.

[@bryanmiller476]

Yeah I just don’t like all the money you loose in taxes through DoorDash or Grubhub since you don’t get credit card tips as cash they have to be given through the apps direct deposit but that means you pay taxes for credit card tips Where’s as with pizza delivery for a real company I actually get 100% of my cash and credit card tips as cash every day before leaving the store all tax free

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

@@bryanmiller476 wow that's great. I worked for Domino's and we had to claim all tips on our pay and we're taxed on them. We did get our cash tips that day but not card. Interesting...

[@nathankong8732]

You think I can get away with applying with just a provisional driver license? I did it for postmate and it worked.

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Maybe, you wont know unless you try. :) Good Luck!

[@jennifermei4488]

My first time was yesterday and I worked for almost 4 hrs and made $83 tip included!

[@rs5570]

Thank you this was very helpful to get a feel for what it would be like to do this.

[@vizor7596]

Another Arizonian doordasher! Love the video!

[@UneakTershai]

Can you talk more about how you got out of debt? I'm on my beginner emergency fund rn. Do you follow DR baby steps? 💕🌠

[@poemsjones4184]

Uneak Tershai Dave Ramsey is the truth, I am debt free and have almost 9k saved up. Car paid for , credit card. No Debt best feeling in the world

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

I have a few videos where I talk about it, one is baby step 2 and the other is 10 things I stopped spending money on to get out of debt. I'll try to link them here later. Thx

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Poems Jones That is amazing!! Way to go and thx for sharing your encouraging words for others!! It can be done and it is freeing!!

[@Mjosephx]

I do door dash! I love it 🤘🏼

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Thats great! What area are you in?

[@Mjosephx]

Enjoying Lifes Journey Michigan!

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Awesome, I was born in Detriot. Still have family all over there!!

[@laurenelizabeth2668]

M Fisher can I ask what area Michigan you are in? I am wanting to start and wondering how much business there is here

[@Mjosephx]

Lauren Elizabeth Sterling Heights / Clinton township! It’s great! Always busy!

[@orionevans10]

Just a heads up, this will be a long post. So some tips and tricks for doordash during the time I've been doing it or questions that you had about it I will answer the best I can that I have the answers to or that I think I know the answers to. So scheduling would probably be the best to ensure that you do get a shift, but the dash now as you saw does work and it does go quick so you want to be on it as quick as you can and pick the latest time that you want to work. The chunks of area are pretty big so sometimes it will say dash now but it'll be busy like in Avondale and not up north and so you might be sitting there for a little while waiting. But the calls will come in, at least at night time, I've only work during the day once or twice so all my experiences are like 5 p.m. and later. So unless it's changed, the acceptance rate doesn't matter, the completion does, the ratings that people give you as far as I know don't matter, and then the on-time does matter, the higher the better because they will give you bonuses for having enough on time's. When I started doordash I had to drive down to downtown and sit through a little orientation and physically pick up my red card, you also had to buy your own bag but I've heard that they give you one now for free. So I don't have a doordash bag I just use an insulated bag that I have myself, but usually the drop-off is so close anyways, itreally doesn't matter the short amount of driving is not going to cool it off that much. So with the acceptance rate not really mattering, take a look at how far it is from you and decide whether it makes sense to drive that far for the money. I stay in the surprise area and unless I specifically I'm going to Glendale or Peoria near Arrowhead, I don't go that way, at least not for a pickup, for drop off I might, cause then I can pick up some work while I'm there, and I know it'll be busy. But if I'm near the 303 and it's trying to tell me to pick up something near 115th Avenue and Bell and it's all going to pay me a few bucks, I don't go. I wait for something closer, so I decline it, and let somebody from Glendale head out there and grab it and I wait for something closer and I try to keep everything close enough to where it makes sense. If it's the same for new people and they don't care about the acceptance rate, you might as well kind of game it a little bit to your advantage and only take the stuff that's going to make the most sense, gas and time wise to pick up. (I know it sounds kinda bad, but somebody will be there to pick it up, and I don't know for a fact, but would assume if they have to send it to you again, they might offer more money) You do run the risk of declining a call and not getting one for a little while so you'll be sitting, but you have to ask yourself is it still worth sitting and not going anywhere? as opposed to putting those miles on the car, using that time and having it eat up you know some of the money and putting you in a different area etc etc. For someone like you who's willing to drive around a little bit more and you plan on spending the day out and your health is good enough, it makes sense to probably just start in Arrowhead and hang around there it's going to send you a little bit, but don't be too afraid to decline some calls if it just doesn't make any sense. Also yeah don't try and make it home if your scheduled till 6 unless it happens to be like it did yesterday, where you ended up by the house then you know that makes sense to either take a break or to call it quits, other than that, just plan on stying out. Just find a good place to sit and chill, take a couple snacks with you, you got the radio, bring a book, audiobook, play on your phone, Etc but just stay out and don't drive further than you have to. If you end up sitting for like 20 minutes 30 minutes and you get nothing most likely you're not going to get anything at that point I would call it quits. so for red card orders it does not show you on the outside at the bottom of the picture of the map in like a black oval, it'll say red card order. I don't think on the other calls they say anything, so you just have to look for one that says red card order. There are times where they will double up your orders. You'll end up picking up two meals and dropping off to two different people but it's only if they're both close to each other or you're the only driver that's within a reasonable distance, those ones are really good cause, in the same amount of time (we'll a few minutes longer) you can get paid twice and that really helps boost it up. I've only had that happen out here in the Northwest area because there's not as many drivers and like I said I try to stay close to home because of my back. A lot of the places are pretty cool about offering you drinks, Red Robin gives you a cup of fries which is nice. I'm trying to watch my weight so it's not the best thing to eat, but it's a good little pick me up if you don't happen to have another snack or if you've already finished your snack, you can get a little cup of fries and they're really good. I also picked up (I think I mentioned it to you and another one of your videos) some apps on my phone that you either take surveys or perform some type of tasks and you get points that you turn in for gift cards or cash. So I do those in my downtime to keep the pay up. Some of them are doing little jobs at like grocery stores or places like that you can check in, scan products or you can take pictures of things that are necessary and turn them in and that's another way of making a little bit money while doordash is being slow. Or if doing this one little job is going to make you as much money as one door Dash call or close to the same amount, you can park the car get out and walk around the store and get the job done, and you can just pause the dash and go run in to do that real quick. (you can pause your dashes for about 35 minutes, if you haven't come back to the dash in 35 minutes, it'll kick you out of the dash, but it gives you a chance to go to the bathroom or get something to eat). As you figured out though, the more sit down restaurants don't require you to pay like Outback, Red Robin Etc, where the smaller or more fast food places usually make you pay, Chipotle you just have to pay but you don't have to order, but at Wendy's and Taco Bell you place the order and pay with your red card. Also as you figured out because it was Super Bowl some of the places were a little bit more busy than usual which slowed you down a little bit, the other problem with Super Bowl is a lot more Dashers come out to work, therefore the calls tend to go down a bit. Saturday night I went out and they were not quite back to back but I was constantly busy for the time that I was out. So it's sometimes hit-or-miss, it could just be a nondescript day and you'll make a whole lot of money, and sometimes it'll be the Super Bowl and you don't make as much money. Also door Dash will start sending you texts saying, hey it's busy out come dash, so if it happens to be a Tuesday night and it pops pop up and you happen to be able to do it, you can run out for an hour and make 10 15 20 bucks (depending on the calls that you get). Another thing that I like to do is, make sure that when I'm dropping off the food, I leave my window down but I leave the car running as to not waste as much gas turning off and on the car constantly, which will kill your gas mileage. also the problem with working in a big area like Arrowhead is, there are so many different restaurants you can end up going to new ones every day you work, with me working in a smaller area I get to intimately know where each store is, and the quirks of each. Best way to get in and out of there, how and where to go inside, because some places make you go to the bar, some places have a to-go door Etc and so I can just know the area a little bit better, with back routes into the restaraunts, etcetera. So that's one downfall of working in that bigger area and taking every call that comes, but the good thing is like you said you have some new ideas or possibly where to go eat with your family. I'm pretty sure there was some more that I was going to try to answer or point out, but I've been rambling for so long I forgot most of it..., hopefully this helps out a little bit. But yeah I would definitely say it's a good way to make some extra cash or to do it real quick whenever you have free time. since you don't mind driving around a little bit, ubereats might work for you a little bit as well, I don't like it cause I can't see where I'm going ahead of time. They just tell you where to pick up from, but there's no type of scheduling with them. It's all just go into it and start working, theres never a time where you can't get in. How doordash has the map that grays out, you can always be ready to work. Problem with that is there might be no calls around you and you're just going to sit there logged in. I talked to a couple people and they said Postmates is like that too and they like Postmates a lot, I think I mentioned to you I'm going to be trying it, but if I didn't, yeah, I'm gonna be trying that pretty soon too. sorry for the super long comment, at least I warned you beforehand!

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Great tips thx. I'll have to try and see that red card symbol you were talking about.

[@californiamw]

You are on fire.... cool video!!!

[@marinajacobs9573]

Good info.. But why is the straw in the lemonade? Or is that something else to close the hole? I would not drink if I ordered a drink with the straw already in it. Also should the drink be covered with something?

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

I agree I would not want it with it, but that's the way the restaurant gave it to me.

[@mya6520]

THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS VIDEO HELPED ME SO MUCH

[@amymooner1752]

I worked for 2 hours and made 50 bucks on my first day!

[@Benjamenvince]

Nice, I work the Peoria/Glendale area as well. It’s nice to go downtown though.

[@nenia120]

Thanks for sharing this. This was really interesting for me. I have been planning to try working for Doordash but just haven't gotten around to it yet.. Also I have lived in both Glendale and Peoria so it was really weird/funny to see those places on your map ;)

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

That is always crazy to see. Ive seen a few other people's video from Scottsdale.

[@nenia120]

@@EnjoyingLifesJourney emailed you about your referral link :)

[@danielleb4523]

Thanks for sharing! I bet you would have made slightly more if you had the Dash card. Can’t wait for the update 😄

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Thx daniell, should have my card for my shift this Sunday. I'll be filming it again!

[@rechilepew9444]

Am I the only one who gets an order and they send a second order for 4.50 I always reject.

[@tomalexander7313]

I just moved to a bigger city for a bigger fire/ems department. I work 48 hours on 4 days off. My biggest worry was getting familiar with the area that i would be working in so i decided to do door dash cause I would be driving around and getting to know the area id be working in for my primary job annnnd making money.... The other day I had an ems call for someone who wasnt feeling good..... The patient asked me..... "Didnt you deliver food to me the other day with door dash????"

[@nicolenorton1375]

Hahahaha I work for an EMS company and had a similar situation 😂 I also wanted to get to know my area better and that was part of the reason I joined too

[@michaelhenderson5098]

Dumb question. Do you have to deliver to apartments? I ask because I have bad knees, and me and steps don't get along too well. It seems all the videos I have seen just deliver to houses in a neighborhood. This may not be for me, even if I am retired. Thanks in advance.

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Yes, the amount depends on the area. If there are not many in the zone you won't have a lot. I've delivered to very few.

[@chrissage3363]

Used your code and signed up today thanks!

[@white95gsr]

Postmates is better. DD tipping really blows. I use both apps but give preference to PM. Seems like in Los Angeles in my area atleast 70% of the orders pay 5.50 with DD. PM does pay a little less but the tips make up for it. Last night in 3 1/2 hours I made $54 and drove about 24 miles But I usually average around $13. It's a cool side hustle or extra cash during a rough time. I don't recommend it full time unless you plan on working alot and have a reliable car that's great on gas

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Thx for sharing your experience. I agree it's great for extra money not a full time job :)

[@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484]

Welcome to the doordash family!

[@xandercali1507]

Well done!! 👍🏼 Subscribed..

[@ruckanitepreacher5618]

What is that thing you have your phone anchored to? Where can I get one?

[@UneakTershai]

New subscriber here. Would love to see more side hustle videos. 💕🌠 P.S. I drive for doordash and instacart as well. Do you have Walmart pickup in your area?

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Thx and welcome, I do not know if we have Walmart pick up, thx I'll look into it. The only side hustle's Im doing right now are doordash and instacrt, I did film again this weekend. New video coming Monday.

[@alemon2013]

How’s doordash working for you? I’ve watched your intacart video and kiddos to you!! I have to say you have a lot of patients to go grocery shopping nine times in one day! I don’t think I have your energy to run around the super market gathering food several times a day and to boot stand in the checkout line😂. I’ve been looking into working a side gig to help make some extra money to upgrade our home air conditioner unit. I work full time so this would definitely be part time a few days a week. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated.

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

I like doordash a lot more than Instacart. Its less work and you can complete more orders in an hour. I also average a few more dollars per hour with it. Its great for extra cash and I even ran into a few other drivers that do it fulltime.

[@KD-dr3gy]

If you kinda stay near your local stores it's pretty easy because you know where stuff is and they get to know you. My Wholefoods has a separate instacart checkout so you don't have to wait in the normal line. Same with parking.

[@ameliaesparzamontes2969]

At 18 minutes and 57 seconds, I saw something moving towards the window. I'm only curious, what was it?

[@donnaann5989]

I’m new at door dash. I’m waiting my welcome kit. But I want to see if I can drive before my kit comes in. Is there a number I can call if so what is the number or how can I start driving without my welcome kit

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

If it gives you the option in the app to dash now on your dash page or the option to pick hours you can dash now.

[@PetePuebla]

There's a lot more freedom with doing DD then there is working a pizza parlor.

[@samanthayu7785]

What about your taxes? Are you saving money for taxes too and how much do you save per month?

[@delmasstout8709]

You follow Dave Ramsey don’t you!!!!? Lol!!!! AWESOMENESS! Financial Peace University!!!!!

[@drew-rb7fu]

Off topic .but you have to be the most attractive Dasher I've ever seen

[@tomlawrence3991]

My first 3 days earned 21 bucks The app wouldn't let me use it and have had to call door dash every and talk to someone in India after every order Finally today after screaming at the guy in the phone he told me their app is fucked

[@ItsMercerBaby]

7-8hrs I make around $250-$275 I could make more, but sometimes I stop and look on the iPad lmao!

[@gogosworld]

I thought DD didn't dispatch orders that required the red card while you are waiting to get your kit in mail

[@car3700]

I got my bag/card right away in the mail. My very first order was ihop and I was already nervous and the order took forever. 15 mins of waiting for the food.

[@EnjoyingLifesJourney]

Yeah I wait the longest at Ihop, Chili's, Applebees and Cheesecake factory. The bigger restaurants.