Some time ago, I accepted a Postmates job that quickly turned bizarre. The pickup location was Hammy’s Pizza on 21st and Clinton St. While driving toward Hammy’s, my phone rang. The caller had a 415 area code. I knew it […]
New Postmates Payout Model: Get Pay for Waiting
I received an exciting email from Postmates today. Starting tomorrow, January 8th, they’re going to start paying us couriers for the time we spent waiting at the merchant. The email included the pay model and an example of how it […]
The Time Postmates Sent Me Into A Forest To Get Taco Bell
A month ago, Postmates dispatched me to get Taco Bell. I was in downtown at the time. I immediately accepted. Blitz Pricing was 1.5x, so I was going to accept any job. But something bizarre happened. The address was 6560 SW Beaverton […]
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 […]
