I was extremely nervous for my first shift delivery driving after college. Luckily, it turns out to be a great way to get some extra cash on the side. I have a full-time job, but I am in absolute hustle mode right now! I am trying to work and save as much as I can because I have LAW SCHOOL to pay for. Who knew it would be SO expensive…
Delivery driving after college (or during college) is easier than you think. All you need is a reliable car (or other mode of accepted transportation), a mobile phone, and a good playlist. You don’t need to interview for the job, and you can make your own hours! If you know the area of town you live in well (or are good with google/apple maps), or you are just itching for some cash, delivery driving with apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart and Postmates can be a great opportunity for you.
Some people make gigs like this their very own full-time job. For me, a recent college grad, making side money delivery driving after college has been one of my sources of income while I figure out what I want to do with my career and get on my feet. I think side hustles are amazing, if you have the time to do them! You can find the time if you really want to.
Here are my top reasons why you should consider making extra money delivery driving after college!
1) The money is pretty sweet.
On my very first DoorDash ride, I made almost $40 in just 2 hours of work. This was even after I took time figuring out how the app and overall process works. Time flew by really fast.
For some extra cash, delivery driving after college isn’t that bad of a gig to be honest. To maximize your profit potential, you should schedule your delivery driving during peak hours of the day, like during the lunch and dinner rushes. You will see that the app even offers bonuses during these busy times to incentive you to drive.
2) You can make your own schedule
Wherever you are in your life after college, everyone loves to make their own schedule. If you are busy working to further your career, you can choose to work whenever and wherever you want to. You can take days off, work extra hours, and much more.
3) Peak delivery times mostly occur outside the usual 9-5 full-time job.
This means you can work on your career during the work week and hustle with delivery driving nights and weekends! This job doesn’t have to be your full-time job. It can be, but I think this is a very reliable way to earn some extra cash no matter where you are in your life especially after college.
4) You can quit whenever you want.
Is your full-time job stressing you out? Is life just getting busy? You don’t have to work delivery driving after college if you don’t have any time right now. Take a break. Take care of yourself. It’s not everyday that you get to take a break and quit a job. It will be there when you are ready and able to increase that cash flow!
5) It can help you build your savings.
Financial literacy and stability are the best things you can create for yourself. I cannot stress it enough! You need to start saving money as soon as you can. Create an IRA. Invest. Build an emergency savings fund. The more you have coming in, the more you can save! Every dollar counts. Adding additional cash flows to your bank account can make such a difference in your current and future life.
6) You have something to rely on if things get tough.
The good thing about delivery driving after college is that it will be there when you need it. If you are having a hard time finding a job, you can add some extra shifts. If you lose your job unexpectedly (thanks, COVID), you have a source of income to help pay your bills. This is the beauty of delivery driving and multiple streams of income! I think this is probably the biggest reason you should try it out. Financial stability is so important!