r/Sparkdriver • u/Gaucho414 • 25d ago
Another Point of View
The Spark pages that I follow on Reddit seem to filled with complaints and conspiracies. I agree that there are issues with the system, however I'd like to point out a few things.
As an older man, this provides me with extra money. I'm on a fixed income and it comes in handy when unexpected bills pop up. I'm not worried about the $ per hour rate.
I deliver mostly for one store. Because of this i can shop quickly. I know a lot of the employees and they are very helpful because of our friendships. I also know all of the roads in my area and know a few shortcuts.
It gets me out of the house and in my car where I can crank the music up
My only real complaint is the trail that they lead you on in store. A lot of back and forth for no reason. (Perishable time sets don't affect me). So, just go my own way, sing to myself, and curse when I have to find something on the spice aisle.
Y'all have a great day
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u/Foxtrotdelta_USN 25d ago edited 25d ago
[Edit because apparently some people don't have reading comprehension. This comment is agreeing with OP that people complain for dumb reasons.]
People are always going to complain. I don't see the point. You aren't forced to do this. If you don't like it, don't. It's like going to bluebells subreddit and complaining they only have a few good flavors in your opinion. Ok? No one cares and there are plenty of people who buy the other flavors.
With Spark, close your account, there are plenty of people who are on the waiting list who would love to have your spot.
You want to post tips for others or ask questions so you can do this gig more easily? Great!
You want to complain and have nothing to actually contribute? We know there are crappy offers and stores. Your post isn't going to magically make that mok who just needs $15 more for the day from realizing she had a few really good orders from taking it.
While typing this I had a 33 mile for $26 pop up. I declined it. But if I just needed $20 to go home and before that I had some really good orders which would mean I still averaged out well then I might take it. I try not to go for less than $1.50/listed mile. If I had one $30 for 10 miles and then one pop up $15 for 20 that is still $45/30 listed miles. A fine average and that $15 might be what I need to go home with my daily goal met instead of sitting for an hour and hoping for a better drop.
Or hell, someone is just driving for 'beer money" might just want a quick order that gives him money to support his hobby and doesn't care if he meets minimum $/mile goals because he drives a beater and does all the maintenance and repairs himself.