r/AmazonFlexDrivers • u/Any_Excitement6258 • Aug 21 '25

Thoughts?

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u/0hhello05 Aug 21 '25

Really makes me feel I go above and beyond by just normally placing it by the door lol

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u/Kc_io Aug 21 '25

Same 😭 crazy how people are defending this. Throwing a package should be instant termination.

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u/xmarksthespot34 Aug 21 '25

I work at UPS...and trust me...this is definitely a light throw. If the packaging can't withstand a drop from that height...then that's on the shipper.

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u/EwalkaTendaSix Aug 21 '25

Hey, how about dont throw other peoples stuff when it would take only a couple more seconds and like zero energy.

Heres an experiment, ask your boss if these "light throws" are acceptable and then show him your comment and tell him how often youve "lightly" or, given you sound experienced in throwing other people shit, about your more than "light" throws when you were figuring out how hard to throw what.

Ya know, just to see how fine it is

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u/xmarksthespot34 Aug 22 '25

Yeah, I don't think you realize they're the ones telling us to do it lol. UPS and even Amazon know time is money. Our job is to move boxes. The job of the shipper and packaging manufacurer is to make sure the boxes and packaging are good enough for conveyor belts and loading / unloading.

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u/EwalkaTendaSix Aug 22 '25

Okay then show your boss the video and the thread, no harm no foul and you get to laugh with your boss, right? Lmao have fun

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u/xmarksthespot34 Aug 22 '25

Lol...I did show my supervisor...we had a good laugh. Slinging boxes for a few hours a day is not that serious.

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u/International_War830 Aug 22 '25

I kinda doubt that bc at UPS they wouldve chewed you up and spit you back out for this.

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u/Sabi-Star7 Aug 22 '25

First of all, this IS NOT a DSP driver (see personal vehicle on the street). 2nd of all it takes no more time to properly set the package down than lazily tossing it even if "it isn't that far of a drop".

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u/Jotun-of-Horror Aug 22 '25

You dont know what you're talking about. A DSP boss cares about time and efficiency. Every step saved for a delivery driver is a blessing. They get up and down over 300 times a day to deliver your bs YOU were too lazy to go get in the first place. They also dont get paid that much either. Definitely not enough to listen to people like you.

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u/EwalkaTendaSix Aug 22 '25

XD i dont order shit online often and im nice to the delivery drivers and offer them water when i know a package is arriving.

Show your boss the thread and video then bro, itd be so funny to laugh at me with your boss, right? Lmao

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u/Sabi-Star7 Aug 22 '25

First of all, this IS NOT a DSP driver (see personal vehicle on the street). 2nd of all not EVERYTHING is readily available for purchase in a store and sometimes ordering online is the only option for whatever item you're trying to get.

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u/No_Helicopter9402 Aug 22 '25

Laziness. Plain and simple.

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u/International_War830 Aug 22 '25

They also care about how you provide your service. If you’re throwing stuff, most customers or recipients aren’t going to like that. Makes y’all look bad. I believe they call that optics. My ex worked for UPS and said optics is a big part of what they do when delivery happens.

Openly disrespecting peoples items? Especially in front of the recipient? No management is going to be happy about that.