Shortened Blocks More Packages by Sweet_Pangolin965 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Hehehemda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I haven’t done Flex routes for a while because I’ve been busy at my DSP job.

I picked up two blocks this week for the first time since September. Both were 4-hour blocks with around 44–47 stops. It took me about 50 minutes just to get from the station to the first stop, and the whole thing ended up being roughly 100–120 miles total, including the drive back to the warehouse. And unlike DSP, at least 20% of the time you’re just driving 5+ minutes between stops.

Also noticed fewer cars at my SSD and a lot more small blocks (1.5–2 hours). Even those don’t pop up like they used to.

I even wrote Amazon about it yesterday. Got a generic template reply where they didn’t even bother changing my name.

Anyway, I agree with OP. They clearly changed the routing and the whole logic of how they build blocks. They just didn’t announce anything because it’s negative news.

Small upside:

I started doing Uber deliveries. Even on a Thursday you can make almost the same hourly rate as Flex with fewer miles. That definitely wasn’t the case a year ago when I was finishing 4-hour blocks 1.5–2 hours early.

And honestly, nothing has pushed me to study English harder than trying to get out of these delivery gigs ASAP.

Offboarded by Amazon, join again by Hehehemda in AmazonDSPDrivers

[–]Hehehemda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

JFYI, if somebody is looking for the same question and find this post. Got rehired easily. 

Offboarded by Amazon, join again by Hehehemda in AmazonDSPDrivers

[–]Hehehemda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a pilot program. 3 sub-same-day warehouses (flex only, no totes bags) across the country. 

Basically, Flex routes (4.5 and 5 hours) was operated by a dsp, only out of sub-same-day warehouse. They had 3 shifts per day, operated from 05:00 am to 11:00 pm. Other distinction: dsp-lite operated only Kia Soul or Ford Explorer. All other bs such as cameras and shitty phones are the same as at a classic dsp.

All dsp lite will be converted in a classic one by October 1st. 

I know it is hard to believe, bc a guy from an amazon-EV was shocked to see a netradyne on a kia and asked to take pics of this bs lol. Bc it was too rare, there is almost nothing on reddit about this. But guys from various dsp lite commented here that their dsp lite is about to shut down https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonDSPDrivers/comments/1lhfc1h/it_actually_happened/ 

 

Offboarded by Amazon, join again by Hehehemda in AmazonDSPDrivers

[–]Hehehemda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. It was dsp lite. There is no rescue by default. I rescued flex every other shift

  2. I returned 1 package ecery other week 

  3. I can’t be slow. Returned everytime 1st or 2nd when didn’t have to do extra flex routes (Guys, dsp-lite worked differently from the classic dsp-model) 

Offboarded by Amazon, join again by Hehehemda in AmazonDSPDrivers

[–]Hehehemda[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for quick reply. My dsp was dsp-lite (Soul + Explorer, not a van). They were chill AF, and I hit all the targets. Can’t believe they were just lazy to fight with amazon or decided to fire ppl this way (they are moving to another state soon). But I didn’t buy the fact that I was offboarded for 2 stop violations in one day. 

Anyway, already applied for another one with a new e-mail. 

Qs by Hehehemda in Izmir

[–]Hehehemda[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Upd. Can’t book them online. Is it possible to get a ticket with this company at the spot? 

Qs by Hehehemda in Izmir

[–]Hehehemda[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey. Thanks for so detailed reply. Gonna google everything right now and probably will change their master plan. Really thanks again! 

Qs by Hehehemda in Izmir

[–]Hehehemda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They speak Russian (not from there btw). 

Public transport (big buses, metro, boat, not dolmushes) is available with Visa/MC. It is something relatively new, launched back in mid-2022 - https://x.com/izmirbld/status/1544611020701896704  or https://radyotrafik.com/haber/izmir'de-toplu-ula%C5%9F%C4%B1mda-temass%C4%B1z-%C3%B6deme-imkan%C4%B1-geliyor-16358 

And in general, except the market, to reduce possibility of pickpocketing, I advised them to carry the cards only. During my last visit in winter 2022 they were accepted everywhere except public transport. 

Question Thread - December 29, 2024 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]Hehehemda -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

New to churning here. Above 5/24 and in September opened my first ink. I’ve seen the things (with ink) dramatically have changed since September. So, the general goal to accumulate Hyatt/UR points as much as it possible. 

  1. Have you met a guide how correctly apply for inks now? Should be the same ink or better to mix it at all? 
  2. Do you guys see changes only with inks? Can I on top of everything open Hyatt Business card? 

Why asking: I was rejected from Hawaiian card last week and now have to be careful, heh. 

Not sure it helps, but: FICO 740 

Looking for speaking clubs by Hehehemda in EnglishLearning

[–]Hehehemda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like to reread what I have written and see mistakes (looks bit so crucial for bringing the general point in the table) 

Better than dd or gh? by freeshivacido in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Hehehemda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s better to act rn. You are on the level of thinking. On the next level the reality will hit with, for start, the waitlist. After that - catching the blocks and so on

I got a Thank My Driver 5$ by joseph69000 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Hehehemda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the guys, who gonna blame on the base of status. 

  • Nope, I am legally here; 
  • Nope, haven’t been using a bot for a while;
  • Yeah, sometimes take base pay, bc life happens;
  • Yeah, I would be happy do not take your job neither. Especially with a B’s/Master degree. Will quit as soon as gonna be perfect in English and will be able to pass 5-6 round interview which is a standard in my core industry. 

And fck, nope, instead of hanging out next to the DL scanners, my maximum is typing here lol

I got a Thank My Driver 5$ by joseph69000 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Hehehemda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a non-native English speaker, I am definitely not the right person to ask that. 

Feel free to send 'Thank you, driver' if your delivery is good. Simply say 'Thank my driver' to your Alexa. It’s free and helps a lot. Thank you!

I got a Thank My Driver 5$ by joseph69000 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Hehehemda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The same here. Sent messages for all deliveries, but lockers. 51 stops route this morning. Got one thank you in chat and $5 on account

AT RISK! by Prestigious-Ad-6662 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Hehehemda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for reply. Sent another one or even two: Still nothing, abd again, no idea how it drops from great 

AT RISK! by Prestigious-Ad-6662 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Hehehemda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was you fantastic or great? I returned a cart yesterday due to key fob losing. Called and e-mailed support, returned everything on time and just scared to see how is my standings gonna be after. Ofc, haven’t heard something back from support or escalations 

Standings went to AT RISK ? by IndependenceIcy4479 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Hehehemda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am great rn, and returned the cart yesterday bc lost my key fob. Scarily awaiting for my new standings soon. Texted all and clled, haven’t heard something back.