$12 for 5 miles ? Most Dashers are taking it...👀

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The creator explains that while a $12 for 5 miles order might seem profitable at first glance, it can actually be a poor choice for a DoorDash driver. They highlight that the time spent waiting at the restaurant and the distance to the customer can significantly reduce the hourly earnings, making it less profitable than multiple shorter, quicker deliveries.

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$12 for 5 miles sounds like a GREAT DoorDash order… but is it? 👀 The payout is only one piece of the puzzle. The restaurant, wait time, direction, drop-off location and what happens AFTER the delivery can completely change the value of an order. Stop judging one order. Start managing your entire hour. 💯 #DoorDash #DoorDashDriver #doordashtips #doordashdelivery #DeliveryDriver