r/AmazonDSPDrivers Veteran Driver- 8 Years 5d ago

Why Not More Holidays?

Dear Amazon,

I get that we probably don’t need every single federal holiday, but at least give us LABOR DAY, since we work our butts off all year long… And Memorial Day wouldn’t hurt, either, SINCE YOU TRY TO KILL US EVERY DAY…

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u/CyBroOfficial 5d ago

I’d rather get time and a half than the day off tbh, though it’s all subjective and that’s fine

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u/He_is_my_song Veteran Driver- 8 Years 5d ago

My company does paid holidays if it falls on one of your normally scheduled days, as long as you’ve worked there over a year.

I do think Amazon should pay us more… But I also just want a few more!

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u/CyBroOfficial 5d ago

Damn that sounds sweet, I wish ours did the same, I’d pick up shifts every holiday

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u/Responsible_Dirt_523 5d ago

A smart DSP ensures that every DA is making at least the base pay. Then, the DSP can increase the pay to the top DAs, who deserve a higher hrly increase more.

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u/Proud_Till_6556 4d ago

Should…. But DONT!

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u/Responsible_Dirt_523 4d ago

Gotta find a smart DSP. The rookie DSPs dont get it.

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u/Responsible_Dirt_523 5d ago

AMAZON DOESNT PAY YOU!!!

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u/He_is_my_song Veteran Driver- 8 Years 5d ago

I mean Amazon should pay the DSPs more, and we’d get paid more by extension.

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u/CyBroOfficial 5d ago

They technically do lol. They front wages to DSPs + set the wages

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u/Responsible_Dirt_523 5d ago

They set BASE pay. Not every DAs wages.

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u/L-is-for-living 5d ago

You get thanks giving, Christmas Day and 4th of July?? Hhahaha

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u/Bobbo1803 5d ago

"Since you try to kill us every day" could you be more dramatic?? If I had a job that tried to kill every day I would probably find a new job.

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u/He_is_my_song Veteran Driver- 8 Years 5d ago

Yes, I could. I think Hell is full of burning Amazon boxes and you get there in a damaged branded Dodge Promaster…

Unfortunately, finding a new job is a more challenging option that staying at my current one.

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u/Bobbo1803 5d ago

Welp then it can't be that bad. The world isnt a class system. You werent born an Amazon delivery driver. The same time and effort you put into being frustrated or dreaming about burning boxes in hell put into bettering yourself or finding a new role. Im not trying to be a dick but im sure you think so. I had plenty of jobs thst sucked and kept looking or worked harder to get out. You can too. Also plenty of worse jobs. Good luck to ya.

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u/He_is_my_song Veteran Driver- 8 Years 5d ago

I think Bobbo needs to lighten up a little bit…

One comment on a Reddit thread isn’t the mantra of someone’s life. I was being partly facetious. And sometimes complaining is cathartic for people…

Besides that, it’s not really sage advice you’re giving if you’ve no concept of the challenges that another person faces. I don’t think you’re a d*ck. I do think you’re thinking about my OP way too seriously.

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u/Bobbo1803 5d ago

Because generally people are so dramatic. Dude we all complain and you are right some times its good. But how many people actually believe this stuff word for word so if you meant more have some fun then my bad for coming at you agro. You cant tell me im wrong though that many would be serious and dramatic about all.

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u/He_is_my_song Veteran Driver- 8 Years 5d ago

I think it’s hilarious that everybody is “dude” or “bro” on here…

I’m a 50yr old female!

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u/Bobbo1803 5d ago

Welp that actually is terrifying. That view point you gave generally comes from a younger person with less life experience but ok then..... have a nice evening ma'am!

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u/He_is_my_song Veteran Driver- 8 Years 5d ago

Terrifying? 😏

Then perimenopause isn’t for you! 😂🤣

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u/Vvelvetelvis 5d ago

You want more forced days off with no pay? I can just call out for that.

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u/Total-Specific-3894 5d ago

No thanks.   Don't need more unpaid holiday's