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Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Instacart get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
93% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid sick leave
Does Instacart give paid sick leave?
No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
88% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Most people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Instacart do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Yes. Lots of people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
76% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Okay
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Instacart worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
56% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Easy to change shifts
How easy is it for Instacart workers to change shifts?
Most people find it easy to change shifts.
How we know this
91% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Instacart?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Instacart managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Instacart?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
86% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Instacart feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Instacart get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
87% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Instacart?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
77% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Instacart enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
71% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Instacart recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
59% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Instacart?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Instacart?
Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 75% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Instacart’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
92% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Instacart is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
64% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
Instacart job reviews
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Best thing
choose your own hours
Worst thing
limited batch availability, batch pay sucks, never really know when its going to be busy so if you dont work like every day you just kind of have to guess what days will be good to work and usually you end up disappointed
Employee at Instacart, December 2024
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Best thing
Putting a smile on costumer faces!
Worst thing
Not good enough pay, tips are lowball..
Grocery shopper at Instacart, November 2024