Courtesy of Ashley Colon
- Ashley Colon has been delivering for Instacart since April and says it's a great side hustle.
- She delivers on nights and weekends and makes up to $200 when she works a full day.
- Her advice for Instacart customers is to preselect your replacement items and always tip fairly.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ashley Colon, a 23-year-old Instacart shopper from Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. Insider has verified her earnings with documentation. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
I've always loved side hustles. Even though I work full time as a public-relations account coordinator, whenever I have a free evening or weekend, I look for a way to make more money.