I was very blown away by how much I made during lunch hours on the Postmates platform when their Blitz Pricing was active. However, there was some anxiety over parking space and having to navigate crowded area in order to complete […]
Day 3 (part 1): First Morning and Lunch Shift
Today is my third day as an on-demand courier! So far, I’ve avoided traffic and have only gone on-duty late in the evening. We’re taking the training wheels off today, because I was on-duty during the morning and lunch hours. […]
Day 2: Problems with Postmates at Firehouse Restaurant
And here’s where we got a problem. She looked at me and said “I’m sorry, we’re not affliated with your company”. Then she grabbed some food from the kitchen and head toward a table. As she walked away, I stood there confused as what just happened.
Day 1: Real Life Grand Theft-Auto!
I finished my first few deliveries on the Caviar and Postmates platforms this evening . Here’s how it went. Caviar Scheduling. I scheduled a 5:00 – 6:00 PM shift with Caviar. My assumption was that there would be a lot […]
What happened to Eddie?
Alas! I’m ready to go work as a courier and earn some money! I just need to check up on the Prius. After the onboarding with Caviar, I called the dealership. The mechanic picked up. He said the local mechanic […]
The Caviar Application Process
Starting my Caviar application I started my Caviar application after applying for Postmates. Here’s how it went down: Applying I completed the Caviar application online. I was sent an e-mail from a San Francisco Caviar Recruiter. In the e-mail, there were three […]
The Postmates Application Process
Starting my Postmates application While my car was in the shop, I started on my Postmates application. Here’s how it went down. Applying I completed the Postmates application online. After I applied, I got an e-mail telling me to schedule myself for an onboarding […]
“You get what you pay for”
Previously my Prius failed the Uber inspection. Okay so clearly I rushed a bit in buying that Prius. There’s an old saying: It’s so true. A lesson for you if you ever buy a used car: if the price seems too […]
How I got my car checked out with a free Uber inspection
Free Uber inspection for my car! At this point I don’t trust my mechanics either. But my luck picked up a bit. Uber, the ride-sharing company is in Portland. And they’re offering a free Uber inspection for anyone who would drive […]
Curse you, Eddie!
I knew I couldn’t trust Eddie. Last week I bought the Prius. A few days later, the check engine light came on. So I brought it to my local auto shop. They ran the tests and told me that one […]
