A challenging and exciting opportunity - Anonymous employee Instacart Employee Review

5.0
3 May 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

* full of hard problems to solve * incredibly dedicated and intelligent coworkers * ability to step up and make it what you will * work hard / play hard (truly "take what you need" vacation) * proving business model can work and leading growth into a huge industry

Cons

* growing so fast, hard to keep up with change * some positions / situations very much learn as you go * not a little startup, not an established company, so uncertainty and change are constant (a con if that doesn't work for you, pro if so)

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
3 Jul 2026
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Pros

Flexible schedule and the ability to work when I need to. It can be useful as side income, especially if you need something that fits around school, job searching, or other responsibilities.

Cons

Pay can be inconsistent, and it often depends heavily on order availability, tips, distance, and customer demand. Some days are worth it, while other days do not feel worth the time, gas, or wear on the car.

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