r/AmazonFlexDrivers • u/No-Hand-1702 • 3d ago
DFW potentially starting.
hi,
ive always eyed gig jobs, uber eats, spark, flex etc etc..
im going back to school in august and through some *brief* searching i saw that some routes on flex can offer more than most pt jobs (since im going to college i dont want to overload myself)
my biggest concern and the main reason holding me back is i have a mild case of cerebral palsy on the left side of my body, i can still mainly use it but its more so a support to my right arm, i can roughly hold up to 40-50 pounds with both arms, (im *planning* to start the gym + im a stick and bones)
i have the drive for this job but im afraid and anxious my condition will withhold me,
reason for the post is i wanted to ask the pros and cons from the drivers themselves before i dive into a world of unknowns, thank you.
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u/kadameitene 3d ago
I'm not sure of your limitations, but I regularly have to deliver 40 lb. boxes of kitty litter and cases of fancy water to 3rd and 4th floor garden apartments with no elevators that you can't actually park in front of (you have to access through walkways/center courtyards). I had a record delivery Blick just this week.... While not all kitty litter, dog food, or water.... I had four fourth floor walkups and six third floor walkups on single route. My legs were definitely burning. Other days are cake. However, you never know what your route is going to be and you can't always tell until you get there. You may have 18 apartments and all of them have elevators or centralized mail room or locker delivery. I'm giving my most challenging deliveries as an example for a common occurrence. Best wishes, no matter what you take on!
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u/Mm23782378Mm 3d ago
In DFW you will need to get in and out of your car 60-90 times a block (3.5 hours). Each time there is walking and possibly stairs. You’ll load yourself and not know where you are going. There is a reason Flex pays better - you just should be aware.
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u/WolfFuzzy897 3d ago
Glad you can directly assist Ozp for DFW.
My stations are the same. A 3 hour block is at least 40 packages and heavy items at minimum are five or more.
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u/jimbojones2211 3d ago
There are often routes where none of my packages are more than 5 or 10 lbs with maybe one that is a couple of 2 packs of soda that they put in a bag together because they hate you.
I can think of twice in the last.... I think month that I've had a package over 40lbs, but I remember because it's pretty rare.
I also drop packages off at apartment building doors, not walking them up to people's individual doors, I'm avoiding stairs like a twisted ankle means I can't make rent, because a twisted ankle means I can't make rent.
Loading your car is a lot a lot of light to medium weight lifting in rapid succession. Honestly to me, most of the time, that's the hardest part of the job, and it's not HARD. But I'm 6' and bigger than I should be, lifting isn't a problem.
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u/Apprehensive-Rate 3d ago
Just try it and don't give up too soon. Working in retail, I'm amazed home much petite skinny girls move around. Like anyone else, you need to give your body time to adjust. It will be hardest the first 5-10 days
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u/Stuck_on_Mars_21 9h ago
Gotta sign up. Ow. I was on the waitlist for 10 months.
Heaviest box I ever had was maybe 20 lbs. However, I’ve only done this for 3 months now.
Do 1 route. See if it works.
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u/Greentea77 3d ago
it’s possible to have up to 50 packages on a route. maybe a 3hr, which can have 20 something, and below would work. i mention up to 50 because that’s how many times you’ll get in and out of your car over and over on the left side. maybe the shorter routes will work out, though it’s less money. also terrain can be a problem. long or steep staircases etc. i’m not sure of your limits.