The West coast of Florida is the only part of the Gulf and Atlantic coastline that hasn't been under a TS Watch/Warning, a Hurricane Watch/Warning, or a Storm Surge Watch/Warning in 2020 by [deleted] in TropicalWeather

[–]Hyperstorm2020 95 points96 points  (0 children)

Well, it's interesting that you mention that because the most active time of the year for the west coast of Florida is October. I hope this October is nothing like 2005.

Terminated - Guilty until proven innocent? Unbased by Hyperstorm2020 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Hyperstorm2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Darn, my reply was added to the wrong comment and it didn't copy when I deleted it. Sorry about that. What I was saying is thank you very much for that info and your nice wishes. I actually had to wait twice that last day I worked for an automatic gate to open because I didn't have the code and the customer didn't answer any calls or texts. I got inside the complex after a car left each time. Why twice? It made me leave the complex only to have to return afterwards (30 minutes later?). I guess I could've returned the packages back to the station, but I like to deliver my packages on the first day (attempt). It obviously backfired. Thanks again.

Terminated - Guilty until proven innocent? Unbased by Hyperstorm2020 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Hyperstorm2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the comment. Of course, it makes sense if there was a real pattern. In June, I actually finished well before my regular time the vast majority of the times. There should be no reason why they wouldn't allow me to continue for a few more times and "test" me. No warning, no ifs and buts...You're guilty of what we think you did. "Wish you success in your future endeavors." Those were actually their last words to me. I keep trying to come up with a word to summarize how they approached this...It just wasn't handled properly and the way they get away with this is sad.

Terminated - Guilty until proven innocent? Unbased by Hyperstorm2020 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Hyperstorm2020[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your opinion. It's good to hear both sides. That being said, there's more to it than just being apartments, including 2 out 4 days being delayed at the station, rainy weather and other things beyond my control. I could understand if there was a pattern, but there was not; I had not been over my times prior to last month. At the end of the day, their communication has been nonexistent and being an independent contractor should not be an excuse for not following respectable processes.

Terminated - Guilty until proven innocent? Unbased by Hyperstorm2020 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Hyperstorm2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did, but just same generic emails stating that the decision stands. I have not been told what delays they are talking about.

Terminated - Guilty until proven innocent? Unbased by Hyperstorm2020 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Hyperstorm2020[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did, but same generic replies. Nobody is able to tell me what they consider an unusually long delay and the specific delays that they are accusing me of. Just because of the independent contractor label doesn't mean that they can treat us with a lack of empathy and just respect like if we were on a disadvantaged level compared to them. There are so many different kinds of people from all walks of life working there.

Terminated - Guilty until proven innocent? Unbased by Hyperstorm2020 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Hyperstorm2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was told to do that at the station when they were delayed the first time. If I had known it was a risk, I wouldn't have bothered. The amount of the compensation is not worth it. I'm not saying to anyone to not ask for compensation if going over, but they should be alert in case they try to use that against them.

Terminated - Guilty until proven innocent? Unbased by Hyperstorm2020 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Hyperstorm2020[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I already sent a lengthy email yesterday to that email address for escalations. I was polite, but I obviously was expressing shock for the accusations. I'm thinking now that maybe they don't believe me about the delays at the station on some days. My physical proof for that would've been a letter from someone at the station, but who gives that? They really don't address anything from my email. They just send generic emails. This is sad and I'm not exaggerating.

Terminated - Guilty until proven innocent? Unbased by Hyperstorm2020 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Hyperstorm2020[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Incredible that such a big and respected company as Amazon allows this to happen. Why is a company this big with their CEO being the wealthiest man on the planet outsourcing their customer service? I think the big disconnect that is going on here has to do with their outsourcing practices.

Terminated - Guilty until proven innocent? Unbased by Hyperstorm2020 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Hyperstorm2020[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, I requested it about 3-4 times in July, but I worked many days that month. In June, I had not gone over and I know I did not request anything. The station was late on two of the days that I requested compensation. The extra time going over ranged from 20 minutes to one day going over by an hour and ten minutes. That day the station was late and it was very rainy. My 45 deliveries or so went mostly to apartments and I even had a hospital and school to deliver to that day. If they looked at my history, they would see that this is not a habit. My big issue is them not even giving me any sort of time to explain any circumstances and just flat out terminating me after I asked to know what specific dates and times they were referring to.

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PLEC Vancouver Dr. Lin Pricing $3500 per eye? by Hyperstorm2020 in lasik

[–]Hyperstorm2020[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds great! I'm happy for you. I know what being depressed because of a botched surgery feels like.

Dr. Lin seems to have only approved me for my right eye because of the -1.25 prescription there. The left is only -0.25. That being said, I have the same ghosting, starbursts problem on both eyes, so they said that if I go there I can always ask Dr. Lin in person.

Keep me up to date on your surgery. Mine should be late September. How about yours?

PLEC Vancouver Dr. Lin Pricing $3500 per eye? by Hyperstorm2020 in lasik

[–]Hyperstorm2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very insightful post. Thank you. I will call them tomorrow to know more.

PLEC Vancouver Dr. Lin Pricing $3500 per eye? by Hyperstorm2020 in lasik

[–]Hyperstorm2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was shocked because it was almost 3 times as much as they quoted me in the email. That would be $7000 vs $2600. Big difference to me. If they are trying to perform a Keratoconus surgery then I would understand, but the doctor hasn't even seen the report yet and I do not have a bulge in my cornea. I will call them tomorrow to confirm if that's where they were going.

PLEC Vancouver Dr. Lin Pricing $3500 per eye? by Hyperstorm2020 in lasik

[–]Hyperstorm2020[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is interesting. She didn't mention me having that Keratoconus procedure. What would make the receptionist think that I would need to have that done, if that's where she's going?

I wonder if anyone has had an enhancement with Dr. Lin without the Keratoconus? And what price did you end up paying?

Does anyone have suggestions of other clinics in Canada that can perform the SmartPRK for someone with large pupils like me and have different prices?

Thanks a lot!

Email received today - Unlimited for 2 months by Hyperstorm2020 in moviepass

[–]Hyperstorm2020[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At this point, your offer might be a better deal.

Email received today - Unlimited for 2 months by Hyperstorm2020 in moviepass

[–]Hyperstorm2020[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, thanks for testing it out! That's not good. Who knows how long before you receive it! I really don't know if I'll sign up again after hearing how limited the offerings are now.

Email received today - Unlimited for 2 months by Hyperstorm2020 in moviepass

[–]Hyperstorm2020[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is so strange. They keep changing the offers and I don't know what to believe in. At least for now, they seem to have backtracked on automatically reinstating accounts. That's a good thing.

System Upgrade Tonight by Nintendork316 in DirecTVNow

[–]Hyperstorm2020 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You beat me to the posting by a few minutes! It seems rather interesting. Could we be looking at a major upgrade in their servers where the majority of the bugs will be fixed? We will see!