It’s not so much that you literally have no time but spending the extra money is a way to get the time you would otherwise spend on groceries to do other things like spend actual time with the kids before they sleep and walk the dog before it’s dark.
Given the extremely high cost of eating out compared to buying some frozen shit/random stuff for quick lazy meals at the grocery store I don’t think that makes financial sense. On the other hand I’m not going to fault people for choosing to eat out/eat delivery because they like it and can afford it
Uber eats/doordash is a different level. I don’t use them unless I have a gift card.
Instacart and similar as mentioned here do upcharge but it is just regular groceries so I can cook and eat at home. It’s on a basis of time=money. I want back the time I’d have to spend grocery shopping so I’ll spend money for it. If I ever get employed somewhere with reasonable public transit or safer biking that may change.
Ohhhh you meant grocery delivery not restaurant delivery. I think that’s the source of a lot of the pushback on your comment. Grocery delivery can absolutely make a ton of sense, especially when it’s only a fee of like $10-20 on what could be 2 weeks worth of groceries (basically a 5-10% increase in person trip cost)
Personally I don’t do grocery delivery because often what I like and what I look for isn’t the same as what the shopper usually buys or looks for, and when they substitute it might not be something that makes sense. But I’ve been tempted before on particularly busy weeks or even just as a money saving strategy to avoid getting extra items that aren’t needed and/or for comparison shopping (I’m much, much more price sensitive when online shopping compared to in-person)
Idk what pushback you’re talking about, you’re it as far as I can tell and yes the OP is about groceries as is the comment I originally responded to.
Yeah, I usually specify alternates or refunds for things that matter and if my bananas are too green or my avocados riper than expected I can change meals to accommodate.
It usually has nothing to do with priorities, and everything to do with the crushing weight of capitalism giving you no time for leisure or recreation otherwise. Have kids and two jobs? Good luck spending much time with them.
I don’t personally use grocery delivery services but I can see their appeal and use.
I do have kids and two jobs. I’m not sure what your point is. Half the time I use grocery store runs as way to talk to my kids in an environment where they’re not distracted by technology.
Your experience isn’t the same as everyone else’s, that’s my point. Just because you like to use a chunk of your free time to shop doesn’t mean everyone else does. Many in your situation would prefer to use that time at home with their kids (where you can also avoid technology after ordering if you desire, btw)
Right, what I’m pushing back against are the people in this thread who are implying it’s impossible to find time to both buy food and sleep, not people like you who are saying “I’d rather trade my money to buy additional time for leisure”, which is perfectly reasonable.
My days pretty much consist entirely of work, chores, gym, spending time with my kid, and sleeping. If not for the flexibility I get from work, I don’t think I’d ever be able to do groceries.
Depending on the situation/ location, it is truly possible. During massively busy times, I have employed these services. It absolutely can be a big process, especially with younger children and 2 jobs.
How can you not have time to buy groceries? It’s not that big of a process.
I understand not having a car though. Some places are not very walkable.
It’s not so much that you literally have no time but spending the extra money is a way to get the time you would otherwise spend on groceries to do other things like spend actual time with the kids before they sleep and walk the dog before it’s dark.
Given the extremely high cost of eating out compared to buying some frozen shit/random stuff for quick lazy meals at the grocery store I don’t think that makes financial sense. On the other hand I’m not going to fault people for choosing to eat out/eat delivery because they like it and can afford it
Uber eats/doordash is a different level. I don’t use them unless I have a gift card.
Instacart and similar as mentioned here do upcharge but it is just regular groceries so I can cook and eat at home. It’s on a basis of time=money. I want back the time I’d have to spend grocery shopping so I’ll spend money for it. If I ever get employed somewhere with reasonable public transit or safer biking that may change.
Ohhhh you meant grocery delivery not restaurant delivery. I think that’s the source of a lot of the pushback on your comment. Grocery delivery can absolutely make a ton of sense, especially when it’s only a fee of like $10-20 on what could be 2 weeks worth of groceries (basically a 5-10% increase in person trip cost)
Personally I don’t do grocery delivery because often what I like and what I look for isn’t the same as what the shopper usually buys or looks for, and when they substitute it might not be something that makes sense. But I’ve been tempted before on particularly busy weeks or even just as a money saving strategy to avoid getting extra items that aren’t needed and/or for comparison shopping (I’m much, much more price sensitive when online shopping compared to in-person)
Idk what pushback you’re talking about, you’re it as far as I can tell and yes the OP is about groceries as is the comment I originally responded to.
Yeah, I usually specify alternates or refunds for things that matter and if my bananas are too green or my avocados riper than expected I can change meals to accommodate.
Y’know what, I didn’t look at usernames and assumed. That’s my bad. Sorry!
That’s an hour or 2 you may not have.
If you don’t have an hour to buy food a couple times a week, there’s something supremely fucked up about your priorities.
It usually has nothing to do with priorities, and everything to do with the crushing weight of capitalism giving you no time for leisure or recreation otherwise. Have kids and two jobs? Good luck spending much time with them.
I don’t personally use grocery delivery services but I can see their appeal and use.
I do have kids and two jobs. I’m not sure what your point is. Half the time I use grocery store runs as way to talk to my kids in an environment where they’re not distracted by technology.
Your experience isn’t the same as everyone else’s, that’s my point. Just because you like to use a chunk of your free time to shop doesn’t mean everyone else does. Many in your situation would prefer to use that time at home with their kids (where you can also avoid technology after ordering if you desire, btw)
Right, what I’m pushing back against are the people in this thread who are implying it’s impossible to find time to both buy food and sleep, not people like you who are saying “I’d rather trade my money to buy additional time for leisure”, which is perfectly reasonable.
Work two jobs? Fuck you. Want rest? Fuck you. Want healthy food? Fuck you. Taking care of someone? Fuck you. Need sleep? Fuck you.
My days pretty much consist entirely of work, chores, gym, spending time with my kid, and sleeping. If not for the flexibility I get from work, I don’t think I’d ever be able to do groceries.
Depending on the situation/ location, it is truly possible. During massively busy times, I have employed these services. It absolutely can be a big process, especially with younger children and 2 jobs.
They’re on that fuckin grindset, workin eight 16 hour days a week lmao they don’t have time to step on a bus or walk down the street