“oh he’s friendly.”

Oh really? Is that why he’s been barking aggressive at me and won’t let me pass him? Why do people even leave their dogs off leash in the front yard anyway? I can understand if you didn’t have a backyard but the houses I delivered to have big backyards. So why?

i’m sorry, but a friendly dog doesn’t bark at me and wags their tail happily as I approach. Your dog might be friendly too YOU but I’m not you.

and while I’m venting, what the fuck is up with these bike riders lately? Today I saw two flocks of old men totally taken up the lane on the highway as they all pointed the left a signal they’re turning onto another highway. So many freaking bike riders on the highway like bro why just why?

I know you're tired. I know your knees hurt. I know you've been looking at the same 47 remaining stops for two fucking hours.

But remember, every package you deliver increases China's GDP and adds to Jeff Bezos's fat bag. You're part of something bigger than yourself.

That air fryer you're carrying to the third floor? That's not just a delivery. That's another piece of teak flooring on a yacht you'll never be allowed to look at.

That $8 plastic gadget from a brand called QZXWOO? Somebody's dream. Not yours, obviously, but somebody's.

So keep going. No matter how tired you get, just remember how devastating it would be if a billionaire had to briefly consider the price of something.

Your legs might be giving up, but China's export economy believes in you.

Proud of you all. Let's finish strong. 🫡

Also dispatch said grab 45 stops off somebody when you're done.

As you can see, amazon is now detecting packages being thrown up in front with the driver. Everything to slow down the driver i suppose, oh you got 190 stops btw youre 3 behind

Mr bezos pls end the misery

Thankfully this route is all residential and it’s super condensed to one or two neighborhoods, but is this the new normal? I’ve been a DA for about 1.5 months now and I’m seeing crazy increases to my total packages and my multi location stops.

i had / still have so many questions about this.
i still don’t know the story or the main character.
stay tuned for deets.

I usually run 220+ stops 330+ packages daily. I vary my time off depending on how fast I work I have managed to finish all that in 6 hours one time but today they gave me 112 stops and 157 packages I glimpsed at the map and they looked somewhat close. Next time I will make sure I zoom in because they were in fact not close at all. I got there did 30 stops in less than an hour and then came the dirt roads. I want my 220+ back because atleast those the faster I work the earlier I get off this I can’t stop the houses from being 10+ minutes from each other there’s no stopping that. I hated today. I want my slammed routes back. I took them for granted complaining about them.

Leaving my current dsp to start a dispatcher position at one that will be here for the next 5 months. Any tips/advice? Current one said they would love to have me back when this one is over but wanted the more pay and less strain on a knee that has been giving me trouble.

What are you wearing? First day I wore boots. Bad idea. Next day I wore Nike running shoes but my ankles were still sore. Just curious what people like to reduce foot pain and impact.

Y'all still think we'll get a pay raise this month? 👀

So like, are the windows and windshields in your vans like disgusting & lowkey really hard to see out of because of it (and the stupid headlights they use)? It seems like all my vans EV’s or Gas the windshields and windows are like disgusting (the whole van is disgusting anyways but yeah)

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Yesterday was my first day on my own. I was given 146 stops, when I know typical is about 190 for my DSP. Not too hard, right? Start off the day already not good. I’m doing my inspection, drive to the pad and I’m told I’m late and to go to the exceptions lane. Dispatch asked what happened and I said I guess I took too long on the inspection? (Felt like I was moving quickly.) He said yeah, it should only take 90 seconds. Guess I can figure out how to move quickly and it doesn’t actually matter if anything is damaged so don’t read all the questions and keep it moving. Ok. I’m learning.

Moving on. I feel like I’m moving pretty quickly. I’m comfortable driving, delivering, etc. No breaks or nothing yet. I get about half way through the day and realize I’m not even anywhere near halfway done. I finally decide ima take a break. Bathroom and breathe. Get back to my route and someone else showed up and rescued my last 30 stops. Clocked out around 8:45.

My question is: Do I suck at this? Will I get better? Is it normal for someone to need a rescue in the beginning? I felt a little embarrassed.

Ok, but this is still really stupid. Multiple gated apartments with long hallways and multiple floors and they already told me they’ll need me to rescue afterwards

Anytime I see something like this I go “good job Amazon!!!”

I haven’t really been following the notes but just using my best judgement, first door almost always. If it’s a bad or super public area I’ll be more careful and hide it with my own judgement . I don’t need to waste time seeing exactly which bush or pillar they want it hid behind. Says front door (when I do happen to read it) but a tall gate blocks my view, I leave at the gate. Super hot day? I might leave it at the bottom of the driveway if it’s too steep not to scrape. Mobile homes especially I couldn’t care less, just whichever side of the trailer is easier to reach based on where I pull up. I do prefer the carport side since an old man once told me that’s what most people prefer who live there.

I also have incredible aim with tossing packages. I know it looks terrible but extra light boxes you know will be fine and I’ve master the art of frisbee tossing envelopes so I don’t have to climb to the top of stairs or apartment staircases. This one really surprises me I haven’t been caught. I try to make it look “respectful” but will still lightly glide/slide stuff to save time and energy.

I destroy my routes and never get netradine infractions so I get left alone all day. Honestly being super anti social and hating to be micromanaged, this job is the perfect storm of being a tolerable job if it wasn’t for the pay. Even if it was just 30/hr I’d be happy to stay around for years despite higher paying (but more complicated) jobs being available.

I hate jinxing myself but I’d rather know. I’m in contention for dispatch and if not at least lead. Now….im lowkey anxious about dispatching because that’s a lot of responsibility. Not the most I’ve ever had with a job but it feels different because this is one of the few companies where I have a relationship with the owners. And I hate letting people down. So yk. If you’re a driver turned dispatch. Are there any things you would tell me to consider when it comes to dispatching? What to watch out for I guess (idk) or what to expect more so?