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I had someone respectfully criticize DoorDash as a source of income.
Their main point was the maintenance + fuel costs make the work "not worth it".
Let me explain why DoorDash makes more sense than you think.
A THREAD
Their main point was the maintenance + fuel costs make the work "not worth it".
Let me explain why DoorDash makes more sense than you think.
A THREAD
In my original tweet, I posted my earnings from my first day.
It factored out to be $12.70 per hour after factoring in my fuel expenses.
Because there was some criticism, I decided to compare DoorDash with a $20/hour job that requires a 50 mile commute https://twitter.com/yorkeeem/status/1311139462856863746?s=20
It factored out to be $12.70 per hour after factoring in my fuel expenses.
Because there was some criticism, I decided to compare DoorDash with a $20/hour job that requires a 50 mile commute https://twitter.com/yorkeeem/status/1311139462856863746?s=20
I'm not sure why people seem to forget that commuting is a very real thing when it comes to traditional jobs.
I know few people in my city that make $20 an hour and don't commute at least 50 miles.
So what would the pay be if you factored in car costs like you do with DoorDash?
I know few people in my city that make $20 an hour and don't commute at least 50 miles.
So what would the pay be if you factored in car costs like you do with DoorDash?
8 hours x $20/hour = $160 a day
50 mile commute each way = 1.5 hours each way
11 hours total dedicated to work.
I get ~220 miles per $40 tank of gas
That means I'd spend $40 in gas every two days
Or $20 every day.
The take home pay is now $140 per "8 hour work day"
50 mile commute each way = 1.5 hours each way
11 hours total dedicated to work.
I get ~220 miles per $40 tank of gas
That means I'd spend $40 in gas every two days
Or $20 every day.
The take home pay is now $140 per "8 hour work day"
But, as I showed, that 8 hour work day is really taking 11 hours of your time.
$140/11 hours = $12.72/hour
$0.02 more per hour than I made on DoorDash yesterday.
I'd also like that yesterday was my first day
I didn't even really know what I was doing.
$140/11 hours = $12.72/hour
$0.02 more per hour than I made on DoorDash yesterday.
I'd also like that yesterday was my first day
I didn't even really know what I was doing.
I already know some of you are headed to the keyboards to complain about my gas data. So let me input different numbers for you
If you only spend $10 a day on gas with the same route:
$150/11 hours: $13.63 per hour
$5 a day: $155/11 hours: $14.09 per hour
If you only spend $10 a day on gas with the same route:
$150/11 hours: $13.63 per hour
$5 a day: $155/11 hours: $14.09 per hour
If you don't think many people commute, here is an article from the Washington Post with some data proving against that:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/10/07/nine-days-road-average-commute-time-reached-new-record-last-year/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/10/07/nine-days-road-average-commute-time-reached-new-record-last-year/
Is DoorDash the BEST option for income?
No.
But it certainly isn't as bad as some people seem to think it is, especially when you factor in just how many people drive a comparable amount just to GET to their regular jobs.
No.
But it certainly isn't as bad as some people seem to think it is, especially when you factor in just how many people drive a comparable amount just to GET to their regular jobs.
How did you guys like this thread?
The sample data was based off of where I live, what I drive etc. The numbers may be different for you so I'd love to hear what you think.
Have a great rest of your day!
The sample data was based off of where I live, what I drive etc. The numbers may be different for you so I'd love to hear what you think.
Have a great rest of your day!
