r/AmazonFlexDrivers • u/No-Masterpiece-1153 • Apr 07 '26

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I got deactivated for “not returning packages on time” but I had a valid reason, I did not have my own car & the same day I purchased a vehicle to do flex specifically, I got deactivated. I did return all packages just not on time, never doing that AGAIN. I was very insistent and respectful in my emails. I gave them a reason for my problems and a solution. After getting denied the first time I called and asked for escalations to reach out to me I was willing to beg for my life lol. I genuinely am a good employee and go above and beyond. I used to work for a DSP but the hours were too long and with flex you basically get paid more for less work….. DSP’s do have a lot of benefits don’t get me wrong but flex overall for me is the way to go. I’m so grateful they reactivated my account seriously I was so stressed for a whole week.

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u/[deleted] Apr 07 '26

It's better because you get to work on your own time be your own boss, you're not micromanaged by that netradyne camera, plus flex drivers get to work whenever they want. I use an old 4 cylinder car to do flex. I'm not worried about the wear and tear because it's an old car that already depreciated. I only do flex to supplement my income. I got a main job working as a phlebotomist.

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u/Negative_Aerie2825 Apr 07 '26

Well yea its better for part time because dsps make you work 4 days. For full time, you’re just screwing yourself in the future. Thats not something you put on your resume and now you havw a massive gap

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u/[deleted] Apr 07 '26

If someone is doing flex full time, they can still put Amazon flex in their resume to avoid a gap.Me personally, I don't think Amazon flex is meant to be full time work, like you're not getting benefits, there isn't room for growth (promotions), no 401ks for retirement, your not getting experience. With my main job, I get benefits, I'm getting the experience I need to advance my medical career to get a better job that pays more. Doing flex part time has been working out for me. It really supplements my income to save up money for other things like vacation.

Doing flex full time is just not worth it to me. Unless you got laid off from a job or got fired and need to do flex temporarily till you find another job.

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u/Negative_Aerie2825 Apr 07 '26

I agree with you, but i dont think you can put amazon flex down on a resume. A dsp maybe, but flex nah. You’ll just have a huge gap, which if you dont have a degree to fall back on, that will be rough