Do you pre-schedule shifts or 'Dash Now'?
I always pre-schedule, since I know exactly when and how long each day I plan to work. Just curious about how others here work.
Posted Feb 21, 2017, 8:28 PM UTC
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Same as you
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Pre-schedule 95% of the time. Sometimes I will work earlier or later if it's busy.
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I pre-schedule just because i like to have my day mapped out as best as i can. i only dash now if i'm super bored and there's at least an hour on a shift available
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If you dash now in Red times you'll likely be deactivated quickly. It's red because all the orders are late and cold... one star galore. Stay very far away from Red times if you want to keep your job. Your phone will go crazy with $10 orders that have been sitting for 45 mins. Have fun!
I no longer believe the "red" status indicates order volume, at least not in Dallas. The color status only represents that the shift has open driver slots.
It doesn't seem to mean anything here in Phoenix. It can be red and I can't get on. If I'm on, I can not receive a ping for 45+ minutes. When it's grey, I do get orders and I can get on if I'm not scheduled.
I second that. Lol I rarely receive any late orders and if I do. I still make it before their estimated time
The door dash algorithm seems to reward scheduled shifts with on time orders/ bigger orders in better neighborhoods. Imho.
I would disagree with that assessment.
While some shifts are ok, more often, they are pretty consistently bad. Perhaps it's my acceptance rate, lol.
Welll it depends on when you work. 11-1230. 5-8 have been good to me... the danger times are after 8 Red when the massacre will commence with late/cold orders and the inevitable 1 star streaks if you jump on when it's red..
I only work dinner hours, 5:30-8:30 during the week; 5-9 Sat.
Ratings have never been a problem, holding steady over 4.8.
I would disagree. I have worked dash now and have gotten pretty sizable orders with nice tips and ratings