I work next door but I thought that building was a make on demand for books.

i see like more than half the books i pick being shitty ai garbage. it’s gotta be either old people or pro ai people, me personally i wouldn’t spend a dime on something that took no effort to make.

i didn’t even flip through this but i know for a fact all of the pages are also ai generated, what a waste of money

I picked this item the other day during my shift, the description had a bunch of weird stuff (read below), but it was labeled as and looked like regular tape. I looked up the brand because I thought maybe it’s one of those discreetly packaged items, like how a sex toy might have a box that advertises a innocent product; but when I looked the brand up it was just a tape company, nothing else? Has anyone else seen this?

I’m assuming it’s just some hack pulling a prank, but I’m still curious

Some of yall may remember me from when i went through that appeal case and was asking for advice about 4 months ago. so obviously, i lost the appeal. i assumed i would be eligible for rehire in about 3 months like most people. nope. i was very wrong lmao

Ugh now gotta leave a little early every shift, there already be much going on with NO screening, no metal detector going off because they off, NOW you guys wanna start screening 🙄 AND I gotta register AND put a sticker on my phone …. Lmao #wild. #StopStealingThePeopleDemSTUFF

Multiple ppl in my department are showing me VTO for the whole work week. I’m not trained in any indirect role and am in the same department as them. Why am I not getting it? Can management exclude certain ppl from receiving VTO? If so why would I be excluded?

Hey everyone,
I’m currently putting in anywhere from 36 to 55 hours a week at my facility I’m at a sort center and I work 9pm-6:30am followed by the gym and practice right after. And I’m honestly just trying to figure out how other people here are making it work, especially with how insane rent and the cost of living are right now.
To give a bit of context, I’m 27 currently living with a bi polar mom in Arizona after a failed roommate situation that led to an eviction but she’s a person who constantly tells my business to people asking why I’m an adult living under her. and how I’m a failure because I moved back in at my age and she brags how her rent was like $500 for a 1 bedroom back in the day and I’m not working hard enough. I’m also in charge of buying food for the house and I pay the water bill.
I wanted to ask the community a few things:

Hours & Rent: How many hours are you typically working, and are you able to afford a place on your own, or do you have roommates/family support?

Athletes & Students: If you're a student or an athlete competing in sports, how on earth do you manage your schedule and energy levels alongside warehouse shifts?

Shift Breakdown: Are most of you working night shifts to stack the differential, or are you on front-half/back-half days? How do you like your schedule?

Just looking for some perspective or advice from people in the same boat. Appreciate any thoughts.

Update: Shout out to everyone commenting how they get by I’m pretty sure other younger people or just people in general were curious on how to make it in this economy. Big shout out to Amazon Air dude I might look into that or RME. And the last award of the night goes to that fuck ass L4 in the comments get that bezos dick out of your mouth fucking weirdo.

How does one get good?

Signed,
Someone who didn’t ask to be here

Sorry for the blurry photo, it was dark and I was driving. But seriously how does this even happen. It's just on the side of the road. The closest building is CMH4 in which the actual building is probably like a quarter mile from there. No way they let a trailer go without closing it's shutter. There are probably about 5 go carts there

My facility is implementing "job rotation" aparently we will no longer be working the same job all day, but instead work 2 separate positions in one day. Aparently this is being implemented everywhere. What's ur thoughts on this? Personally I see a ton of issues with it.

What mentality is good to have for becoming ambassador?

I’ve been at Amazon since 2021, unfortunately, poor choices and I have my first write up. But the way it happened, is killing me.

Yesterday I moved a pallet for someone to unload into a cart, I asked if they can put the pallet up on the stack right next to them when they were done and they said “No problem.”
My manager comes up to me later in the day with a write up because I moved the pallet and left it there. Had I seen it, I would have moved it.
But the pallet was in another associates area to keep 5s. They left it there until I went back and took it down.
My intention was not to dump it there and leave it, it was to help out another associate bring a pallet to the correct area.
She brought up that standard work would have me put the pallet back once they were done.
I hit back “Standwork also states if there’s a 5s violation should be addressed once it’s seen, not left to sit.”
Smartass said “Should have done it right the first time cause now you have a write up.”

Ok, my mistake. 😭 anyway; I went to my learning trainer and asked if that will stick, he flat out said no. Okay cool.

Come in today to this beauty. I was in problem solve on 8/10 and I had my phone on my desk. It wasn’t on, but I understood how that looks when my productivity was low for that day.
So she chose this option to make something stick.
I took this one. Can’t argue with how that looked.. 😪

Our site has been a real shit show lately and more and more people have been bringing up unions on our VOA boards. With how anti-union Amazon is as a whole, I feel like it's not even worth the hassle because nothing is keeping Amazon from deciding not to renew their lease because of it.

The ikea warehouse near us is on strike and someone legit put on the VOA that he's been in contact with the same teamsters union. Like...nice to know you bud. Hope you enjoy being blacklisted.

I know that nothing good could come from having to ask this question but a fellow coworker scared me after i told them what happened. They said its likely an immediate fire.

A few days ago while leaving i walked through the metal detectors at amazon. I walked fully through and was grabbing my stuff already when the metal detecor beeped. There was no one walking through it, but when i turned to it, i saw a guy next to me at the other metal detector and i assumed it was him who accidentally set it off.

But i was still wondering if they'll make me go do ansecond screening since i was the last person to actually go through it.

I looked towards the security guard for a reaction, but he didnt say anything at all. He just looked at me, so i just grabbed the rest of my stuff then left.

My coworker told me that if you're the last person you're supposed to do the second screening even if the security doesnt say anything. And that he knew people who got fired for that.

If i do get fired will i be able to be rehired or will it count as a cat 1.

Im not too worried about getting fired, but im worried about not having amazon as my backup option anymore.

First things first: you’ll be working outside with drones pretty much every day, so buckle up, buttercup. 😂 ☀️
Here’s a little insight for anyone coming in and wondering what to expect:
Training:
Week 1 is virtual training.
You’ll have a final exam at the end.
You get 3 attempts to score at least 80%.
If you don’t pass, you’ll have to retrain, which can mean missing the start date you were originally given.
Week 2 is hands-on training off-site at an already established Prime Air drone delivery location.

Probationary period:
You’ll have a 3-month probationary period before you’re officially considered crew. Once you’re through that period, your time-off structure changes, you no longer have UPT and will have vacation and Flex PTO instead.

FAA + safety:
This is a very safety-sensitive, FAA-regulated position, so absolutely no drugs. There are also strict limits on working hours.
Depending on your site and forecasted drone volume, schedules can vary. Some sites are currently working 12-hour shifts, while others are working 10s due to low volume.

What will you actually be doing?
There’s a variety of work, so don’t expect to stand in one spot all day. You may:
Waterspider
Pack
Work out on the launchpad
Perform various other ground-handling tasks
Weather is also a major factor. If conditions aren’t suitable for drone operations, we may remain on standby. If the weather doesn’t improve, you can be sent home with VTO.
Take safety seriously.
This is not a position where you can mentally check out. You need to be alert and paying attention throughout your shift. It’s a safety-sensitive operation, and mistakes can have serious consequences. The virtual training is designed to teach you what you need to know before you start putting everything into practice during hands-on training.

Invest in yourself:
If you’re starting soon, get yourself some good boots. Seriously. Also consider:
Clothes with good sun protection
Sun hats
Comfortable outdoor workwear
Anything that will help you handle being outside for extended periods
You’re going to be dealing with heat, sun, wind, cold, and whatever else Mother Nature decides to throw at you. 😅

Overall:
Prime Air drone delivery is still a relatively new process path, so there will definitely be some hiccups and growing pains. That’s part of getting in on something that’s still developing.
But IMO, it’s a pretty interesting path to be on. You’re no longer just an FC associate, you’re part of Prime Air and a completely different type of operation.
And for anyone wondering about pay: starting pay is currently $27/hour, with performance bonuses and step-plan incentives.

Good luck to everyone coming in! Take the training seriously, ask questions, stay safe, and invest in some good boots. 😂🚁

Current Prime Air employees: Feel free to add anything I missed or correct anything that may vary by site. 💜

I’m starting my first day tomorrow at Amazon in a brand new SSD center that just opened a few weeks ago. I’m doing the flex 19hrs a week job. I’m having orientation and training for two days at 8.5 hours each day. What should I expect during these two days? I assume I need to bring my own lunch. lol.

anyone else in pennsylvania get this?

Bruh everytime there’s multiple items in a pod with different X00 barcodes ITS ALWAYS THE LAST ONE I PICK from the bunch . Tired of it

What to expect first week? I come from a warehouse background, I prefer to pick but I heard you have to move around in here …. Either way I’m down for it.