Postmates Employee Reviews

You turn on the app and get going it is that simple. Hours are based on when you set your status to working and over when you turn it off. As contracted delivery work goes it is fine. The app sends you everything you need in a well organized way. The biggest problem you'll run into though is parking. It can often be very hard to find free parking which could severely hurt how much you take in. But other then that, its an easy way to work when you have free time and is quite easy.

Pros

flexible schedule

Cons

parking

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Be your boss set your own hours don’t get better then that

Delivery Driver (Former Employee) - Chesapeake, VA - June 3, 2023

I loved working For postmates . I loved being my own boss etc. the app could freeze up at times so that was the biggest con of the job. I got good tips and exercise

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Energizing work tasks
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Courier (Former Employee) - New York, NY - May 28, 2023

Fun place to work. I never got multiple runs at the same time guess I'm unlucky. Runs were varied tips can go either way. Lots of fun stories from late night delivery not that I would tell them.

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Fun and outgoing extra fun and flexible work.

Fleet Driver (Current Employee) - Las Vegas, NV - May 10, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Flexible and no supervision. Great part time extra money. Fun to do to earn money and you can get great incentives. Could have better bonus and payout structures.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Driving far for a small amount of pay.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Flexible, free and motivating.What is a typical day like for you at the company?Flexible and free. Able to choose options I like mostly.

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Very interesting

Delivery Courier (Current Employee) - Norfolk, VA - May 1, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?To be able to start and finish whenever you want to. Freedom What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Not making enough money the profitWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Open environment So it can vary from store to storeWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Job can get real boring and annoying being that you have to wait long times depending on restaurant

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After uber buyout of postmates the company no longer a good company

Postmates Delivery Driver (Current Employee) - Southfield, MI - April 29, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Good pay and good hours and fast payWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?After uber bought out postmates the company was destroyed What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Stressful after uber buyout not stable What is a typical day like for you at the company?Long hours alot of rushing no breaks

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Flexible

Driver (Former Employee) - Orange County, CA - April 27, 2023

It was an easy job, flexible with hours of course because you get to decide it all. It was nice whenever a large tip came in too. At times it felt repetitive.

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I like it

Delivery Driver (Current Employee) - Denver, CO - April 27, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?I decided when and where I work and how long. They’reare peak times to be What is the most stressful part about working at the company?When the map doesn’t take you to the right addressWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?At times the traffic is horrible keep smiling What is a typical day like for you at the company?Great I listen to music, pick up the order and deliver it some you don’thave to see then

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Easy schduling

Delivery Driver (Former Employee) - Gilbert, AZ - April 1, 2023

I really liked that I was able to create my own schedule. Because I was in school while working for postmates, I was able to work around my class schedule.

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Delivery Driving People Their Orders.

Delivery Driver (Former Employee) - Sacramento, CA - March 26, 2023

It's only a decent job for 2 people. A PT job where you have a few hours to kill. Or if your a teen where your parents or guardians are paying your insurance, car maintenance and everything else. The car takes a beating at your own expense so unless your driving a new car with low mileage and high miles to the gallon it's a sham. Yes it's nice to say wow I made $250+ dollars in a day driving 10-12 hours but you deduct gas bill $60-100. Oil change needed for tires registration car insurance and any other bill you may have and your left with a basic $12-15 per hour wage but your putting miles and labor on your vehicle.

Pros

Start an Stop at your pace.

Cons

Unless you have a brand new car it's not worth the labor on the vehicle.

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Courier Driver (Former Employee) - Chicago, IL - March 24, 2023

This job will be as successful as you make it. If you put in the hours you can achieve some of your goals. It really cannot be compared to a traditional job because it is a job where you are classified as an independent contractor.

Pros

Make your own schedule

Cons

There are no sick days or paid vacations

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you make your own hours ,work as long as you want .

Delivery Driver (Former Employee) - California - March 12, 2023

good to be a people person, patience is very helpful. work as long as you want .time for other responsibilities.do your due diligence to provide quality service, be safe and cover your bases.

Pros

you make your work scheduel, work as long as you want .

Cons

keep your car running, gas prices .

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Hit and miss

Delivery Person (Former Employee) - Portland, OR - March 12, 2023

The goal was to do the required amount of deliveries in the window of time it was offered with the best payout. If you in a good location it was pretty easy to get the lunchtime 5 for $35 guarantee

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Cool if you need to make a couple extra bucks throughout the day

Postmates Delivery Driver (Former Employee) - Burbank, CA - March 8, 2023

Good to make an extra few dollars whenever you’re available during the day… you can sign in or out whenever you like and aren’t on a permanent schedule.

Pros

Work on your own schedule

Cons

Too low pay per delivery

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Orders come really quick

Delivery Driver (Current Employee) - Long Beach, CA - March 2, 2023

Communication is key with customers.Always keep customer informedThis company me hopping I like how time flies that's the most enjoyable part of this job to me

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I appreciate them for allowing me to earn.

Driver/Independent Contractor (Former Employee) - Clarksville, TN - February 18, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Back in 2019, the delivery services had an air of exclusivity. Postmates was inclusive and there were no problems starting immediately. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Multiple orders popping up (often 5 or more) and, after accepting all of them, getting the bulk of them reassigned to other drivers right under your nose.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Jobs usually showed up right away after signing in. The information on the order was minimal until you got to the vendor. Then more info was available to make determinations of contacting the customer with questions, or important details about the order. Often, the orders were "credit"; meaning you have to use the debit card to not only pay for the order but place it yourself at the counter or window. Very frustrating at times.

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Fun and Productive

Customer Service Representative (Former Employee) - Nashville, TN - January 18, 2023

This was a independent contractor job, picking up food and delivering to customers. Good as a side hustle to make extra income .income is limitless depending on your availability and order acceptance

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1 star

Delivery Driver (Former Employee) - Athens, GA - December 29, 2022

What is the best part of working at the company?The first tip, quitting after realizing the tips were never going to get as good as that. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Driving in downtown traffic sucked. What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Nonexistent , laid back until it was time for delivery.

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ok to work if you work from home

Customer Service Representative (Former Employee) - Remote - December 29, 2022

worked inbound call lines. at any company inbound lines are a tough gig, but the customers for postmates are next level entitled. wish they paid more and didnt sell out to uber

Pros

good pto, ok advancement opportunities

Cons

sold out to uber

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Very entry level and approachable job

Fleet Driver (Former Employee) - Kissimmee, FL - December 29, 2022

The hiring process was intuitive and easy to complete in the comfort of your own home right on your personal phone. After a few days of onboarding and processing, you'll be good to go. Jobs like these are great for some extra cash here and there but definitely not a reliable source life sustaining income on its own. That being said, personally it was a fun way to introduce myself to the delivery/uber world in a basic and honestly fun venture, while it lasted.

Pros

Your own boss, work when you want

Cons

Pay for deliveries can be low in comparison to fuel expended

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Grocery Clerk (Current Employee) - San Francisco Bay Area, CA - December 23, 2022

It’s great job they have flexibility hours and get delivery from kfc Burger King pizza grocery store pharmacy Walgreens and you drive to the person location

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