“Teaching pays the bills, Shipt allows me to have a life”

At Shipt, we understand that those juggling commitments like childcare and classes are often locked out of traditional part-time jobs with fixed shifts. Technology can remove those barriers by creating new opportunities to earn how and when you want. This is especially true for Lansing educator Tammi, who tells us that she needs the flexibility to earn extra income around her busy school schedule. 

Recently, Tammi sat down with WILX 10 Lansing to share how earning extra income as a shopper with Shipt has been a game-changer as she balances life as a full-time teacher with a passion for serving her local community.

Flexible Work for Flexible Lives

Across the country, educators are turning to Shipt for flexible, supplemental work that fits around their lives. For teachers like Tammi, Shipt offers a reliable way to boost income during school breaks without sacrificing precious family time or hard-earned downtime. She isn’t alone: 95% of surveyed educators who shop with Shipt report using the platform to supplement their income, with the majority choosing to shop seasonally during spring, summer, and winter breaks.

Prior to Shipt, Tammi took on a part-time job to earn extra income outside of her full-time teaching role. While she loved the work, the rigid schedule this job required left little time for herself and no room for flexibility. Tammi then turned to Shipt so she could have the freedom to choose when and how she earns, whether that’s picking up an order on her drive home from school or completing a few orders on a Sunday afternoon.

Tammi represents the more than 90% of shoppers with Shipt who prefer independent work over standard shifts and the 85% who choose to work fewer than 10 hours a week to accommodate their already full lifestyles.

With the extra income earned with Shipt, Tammi has been able to say “yes” to experiences that previously felt out of reach, like attending concerts and taking dream vacations to Las Vegas and Europe. Best of all? She never has to miss a Saturday tailgating and cheering on her beloved Michigan State Spartans.

Having access to flexible work has completely changed the game for Tammi. As she puts it, “Teaching pays the bills, Shipt allows me to have a life.”

Keep scrolling for more of Tammi's Story

Building Meaningful Connections

But for Tammi, the ultimate perk isn’t just the travel or the freedom. It's the deep connections she’s had the opportunity to build within her community while working with Shipt and supporting those who are unable to shop for themselves.

Through Shipt, shoppers like Tammi provide a service for customers that is not just a convenience; it's a necessity. Shipt’s Preferred Shopper program helps transform this service by allowing Tammi to form several meaningful connections, including with a senior who relies on Tammi’s trusted service. Tammi doesn't just deliver groceries; she takes the time to truly understand her customers’ needs and goes the extra mile to deliver quality, reliable service rooted in care.

Tammi's story is just one example of how independent, app-based work is an essential option for those looking to supplement their income.

Earning a little extra income shouldn’t mean hitting pause on what you love most, and Shipt is proud to support shoppers who are turning supplemental work into personal enrichment, memorable experiences, and deeper community connections right in their own backyard.

Want to see how Tammi balances the classroom and the community?
Watch her full segment on WILX 10 below.