I pay down my $8K credit card debt through my Instacart side hustle. The job is worth it if you know which orders to accept.

Sun, 02/18/2024 - 06:33

Erin Couch standing outside. — Erin Couch says she's taking action to get her debt down by delivering groceries for Instacart.
Courtesy of Erin Couch

Erin Couch started using Instacart as a side hustle in 2023.
She only drives on the weekends and makes $100 to $200 each of those days.
Couch chooses her batches based on how much she'll be paid, the number of items, and the distance.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Erin Couch, a 30-year-old who does Instacart deliveries in Ohio. It's been edited for length and clarity.