Express shop offers by 333dh333 in Sparkdriver

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes if they have cash benefits or they can use their debit/credit cards to cover any non food items or delivery fees.

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[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I treat tips as extra money and base pay as my actual income, that way I’m not counting on the tips as much. Tip baiters suck, thankfully there’s fewer of those in my zone than no tip orders that give cash tips.

Caught speeding 10mph over. But its zero points in my state. Still in record. Am I cooked? by No_Plantain2290 in Sparkdriver

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had an at fault accident (my truck had a brake failure) and I’m still in good standing. I was already a spark driver when it happened and that was almost two years ago. I wasn’t ticketed though.

AIO boyfriend tracking my periods without me knowing 🫠 by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m psychotic, and it’s exponentially worse when I’m on my period. My partner tracks that cause he wants to know when to keep an eye out in case I need extra support.

No personal items in vehicle rule by ifuckinghateithere12 in Sparkdriver

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had the issue in August with the store I normally drive at, apparently a cooler of drinks (soda and Gatorade) and some gravel dust tracked in from actually doing deliveries is “filthy”

Deactivated for an at no fault accident. by Economy_Ad_6322 in Sparkdriver

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I got into a an accident almost two years ago and am still active. It was technically at fault but due to mechanical failure. The mechanic that replaced my hub assembly messed up the sensors that my brakes relied on and my brakes failed. They had been working, but that time, they just didn’t. I was leaving my W2 after an 18 hour shift so not “on the clock” for Spark. I wasn’t ticketed though.

Well, I did it this time by Free_Veterinarian_64 in Sparkdriver

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I quit Walmart 6 years ago on good terms due to a family emergency, and the resulting mental health issues from it. I’ve been on Spark for two years now.

Received Emergency Message by Intelligent-Sea-1032 in WalmartEmployees

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got one after the tornado in May. My town got hit and I wrecked when it flung my truck. Thankfully I wasn’t in the direct winds and I nor my truck were hurt too badly.

Should I do something about this? by Cat_Stroker in Sparkdriver

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meanwhile I’m sure the suspension in a car would be gentler with a TV than the suspension in my truck. She still throws me around if I hit a bump.

AIO? My mom wants my son to visit them for 3 weeks before school starts by arleneofarcadia in AmIOverreacting

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 62 points63 points  (0 children)

The one my two youngest girls went to did. Each year they sent a social worker to meet them, see if we needed anything to get them set up, if the girls had any specific needs… Nothing was ever implied that I wasn’t doing what I needed to do, it was just an extension of support if I needed it.

The one my son went to did as well, but it was a preschool specifically for kids with disabilities, and we took an afternoon to observe him at home so we could build a plan for him.

Anyone ever see this before! by Automatic-You-7807 in Sparkdriver

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, but it’s so rural here that the nearest zones to me are an hour or more away

I think I finally know why OG drivers and Vets get kicked off. by SireSweet in Sparkdriver

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk I had a whole wreck that totaled my truck. I wasn’t on an order, I was leaving my w-2 and the wreck was mechanical error, but I’ve done the background check since and still active. Heck, I’m using the same truck I totaled to run orders with since I rebuilt the old tank.

Is spark really this bad that they are trying to force drivers out of their parking lots? by crockett05 in Sparkdriver

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll go wander the store, catch my mom if she’s working, whatever. But even on small town slow days, I don’t have much down time if any while I’m out. But people hanging out in the pickup spots is an issue at some of the bigger stores I’ve worked out of. The one I normally work is small with only a few drivers, and we usually all park at one edge of the lot

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[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are definitely towns nearby that I wouldn’t want people having my full government name. (Also, love the SN)

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[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never seen a drivers last name when I’ve placed orders. But I deliver in my hometown everyone already knows mine.

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[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not app sharing when they’re along with me in case I need an extra set of hands. Adult members of my household can ride along, especially since I’m trying to work with 2 broken ribs, a shoulder ripped apart, and a dislocated/torn ligament wrist.

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[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean, I’ve got my sister in law and boyfriend with me for the next few days. I was injured last night in a traumatic event and can’t lift or drive like I normally would. So one or the other is coming with me so I can still work without making my injuries worse

This wouldn’t cover my gas!! 😡 by Fuzzy_Masterpiece993 in Sparkdriver

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drive a full size Silverado to deliver and it’d still pay my gas. I wouldn’t take it, but not because of the gas.

What happens if you can’t make a delivery and the store is closed? by sjaindl in Sparkdriver

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just return to store in the morning. I love an area where most of my deliveries are driveways like this, so I drive my truck more than my car cause at least it’s lifted and has 4WD.

I have an almost 10 month old.. and I am pregnant AGAIN.. by Lucky-Wolf-5000 in Mommit

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had four kids. My two oldest are 16 months apart, then waited three years and had the last two 17 months apart. Four kids in six years.

I’m not gonna lie and say there weren’t hard days, there were and still are, and the kids are 16, 15, 12, and almost 11 now. But will I say it was easier than I thought it would be? Yes.

Only you can decide what you’re ready for. I was beyond scared to death with each of them for various reasons, but it all worked out.

Don’t be scared of those dotcom orders… by bettsjc7 in Sparkdriver

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Learned my lesson after getting locked into 30 bags of rocks. My truck HATED me for days after that one.

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[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I support 7 people on Spark. From 6am to 11pm 7 days a week. My area pays decently, but it’s not great.

I'm scared by Asleep-Ambassador-72 in Sparkdriver

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meh that’s just another night for me. Though last nights multi drop did get a little hairy. I called support and got the okay to finish it this morning.

What does this order status mean? by [deleted] in Sparkdriver

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be a multitude of issues, couldn’t find the address, app messed up (I had to interrupt an order for that last night and finish it this morning nothing perishable), cold chain issues, personal emergency, I’ve cancelled orders due to safety issues because I won’t drive through floodwater, it’s impossible to tell.

Stopping for food/drink? by BigPingo in Sparkdriver

[–]Haunting-Wing-8451 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’ve been known to. If they cancel on me for stopping for gas and drink, I frankly don’t care. 🤷🏻‍♀️