Meet our newest Upshifter of the Week, Louis O. - He utilizes Upshift to find flexible work whenever he is not exercising or hanging out with his family.
Hours worked so far
950 hours!
Rating
5 star rating!
Favourite types of shifts
Picker/Packer – Warehouse
Favourite employer
Canteen- Phoenix
Reason
I enjoy the work but the overall atmosphere and way I’ve been treated by the other staff members keeps me coming back.
Why did you start working for Upshift?
I signed up for Upshift in the Spring, 2022. I had some experience working on gig economy apps but was looking for something new. I really liked the idea of being able to flex my schedule up or down based on what was going on in my life. There are definitely weeks where I wanted to work 40 hours and being able to do that by picking up shifts was awesome.
What do you do outside of Upshift?
My free time is usually spent exercising, hanging out with family, going to the movies or watching shows at home. I have my siblings in California that I try to visit as much as possible. My brother actually just came to visit me here in Phoenix which was a lot of fun. Phoenix has a really good food scene and outdoor activities which I plan on checking out in the near future.
“Once you get that first shift under your belt, you feel a lot more comfortable using the app for future shifts.”
Do you have any advice for new Upshifters?
The most important thing to do is take that step of picking up your first shift, showing up and successfully completing it. Once you get that first shift under your belt, you feel a lot more comfortable using the app for future shifts. The concept of picking up shifts on an app may seem foreign to people so mentally getting over that first shift hurdle is incredibly important.
What have been your favorite shifts so far?
The majority of my shifts have been at Canteen- Phoenix working as a picker/packer. We pick and pack a variety of different food products which keeps us really busy. As a company, they make sure to provide a positive atmosphere and don’t tolerate negativity. Obviously, I enjoy the work but the overall atmosphere and way I’ve been treated by the other staff members keeps me coming back. I’ve been working shifts at this business since I started on the platform and that’s a testament to how much I enjoy it there.
Like what Louis is saying about us?
If you are looking for flexible part-time gigs near your location, simply apply to be an Upshifter. With Upshift, you get to pick shifts based on your schedule, whether the weekends, mornings, or just evenings, it’s totally up to you.
Like what Louis is saying about us?
If you are looking for flexible part-time gigs near your location, simply apply to be an Upshifter. With Upshift, you get to pick shifts based on your schedule, whether the weekends, mornings, or just evenings, it’s totally up to you.
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