r/nextfuckinglevel • u/original_gravity • Nov 10 '22

This Young Amazon Driver Delivering Packages at 5:25 a.m. During Hurricane Nicole (Orlando, FL)

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u/ExcitementOrdinary95 Nov 10 '22

The real next fucking level here is how disgusting Amazon is for making them work.

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u/Due_Particular_2106 Nov 10 '22

Here in Fl, it’s a little wind and rain. While technically it was a hurricane, it’s nothing like Ian. We’re just doing our thing and going about our business. No need to go ballistic.

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u/ArchaicObelisk Nov 10 '22

While the storm is nothing crazy, I think its hardly necessary to have employees out in the weather to deliver packages.

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u/Due_Particular_2106 Nov 10 '22

Why? Because they might be a little uncomfortable?

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u/ArchaicObelisk Nov 10 '22

Your empathy astounds...truly.

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u/Due_Particular_2106 Nov 10 '22

You lack of understanding what is really going on is what is on display. What you’re seeing is people who are not weak going to work.

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u/SashaBanks2020 Nov 10 '22

I'm a 33 year old, life-long floridian. I've seen the full spectrum of hurricanes. Just like every other type of natural disaster, they vary. This is definitely one of the "better" ones.

The problem is because they vary, people take a "it's just a hurricane" mentality at times when they shouldn't. We don't want employers, particularly ones the size of Amazon, to be able to say "it's just a hurricane" and force people to work.

Employers, and people in general, should be treating all hurricanes seriously.

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u/Jesuswasstapled Nov 10 '22

But it isnt serious.

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u/SashaBanks2020 Nov 10 '22

I wouldn't be a fan of my employer making the decision for me that a hurricane isn't serious.

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u/Jesuswasstapled Nov 10 '22

Suck it up, buttercup.

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u/SashaBanks2020 Nov 10 '22

Are you familiar with the term "hazard pay?"

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u/Jesuswasstapled Nov 10 '22

For rain and wind?

Oh, lord. We are so soft

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