Steve is a father and a retired building engineer. He’s also a Dasher.
Steve worked as a building engineer for more than twenty years, managing a high-rise in Chicago. He excelled at his work, but eventually it took a toll on his body.
A total knee-replacement later, Steve realized that “I couldn't go back and do the kind of work I used to do. So I decided to take early retirement and collect social security.”
Like many in his position, Steve needed to supplement his income. That’s where DoorDash came in.
“My kids suggested DoorDash, and I really liked the flexibility of DoorDash. If I’m having a good day, I can work more hours. If I don’t feel so good, I can quit. I don’t have to go to work.”
“My kids suggested DoorDash,” he says. “and I really liked the flexibility of DoorDash. If I’m having a good day, I can work more hours. If I don’t feel so good, I can quit. I don’t have to go to work.”
Dashing is a pretty big departure from Steve’s previous line of work, but he’s discovered that delivering food and necessities is rewarding.
“So what I found out is I actually enjoy servicing people. It makes you feel good. You get that warm fuzzy feeling.”
“So what I found out is I actually enjoy servicing people. When you deliver an order—maybe medication to an elderly person—they’re like, thank you so much. It makes you feel good. You get that warm fuzzy feeling.”
At the end of the day, it’s being in charge of his own schedule that makes the biggest difference for Steve.
“Well, that’s what I love most about it. The flexibility. I can go in when I want. If I’m not feeling good, I don’t have to, I’m not tied to it. So the independence of being a dasher is what I'm really drawn to.”
