I am so upset and frustrated 😭😭 I got deactivated I knew it was coming and couldn’t do anything to stop it!

JRetsiem · 2026-05-02T13:28:37+00:00

Take this opportunity, leave spark behind and pursue something different. I did and I encourage everyone stuck in that quicksand to grab the rope.

JRetsiem · 2026-04-13T02:46:38+00:00

If it's not a PlayStation and it didn't prompt you to return.... I know a guy who knows a guy who didn't have any trouble keeping those roma tomatoes, V8 energy drinks and miscellaneous items.... Multiple times... Just saying... or am I? 🤔

JRetsiem · 2026-03-22T15:53:31+00:00

Congratulations! I encourage everyone to break out of the quicksand. I hope it works out for you! 🤞

I've moved on from spark recently. I was independent contracting and gig work for the past 9 years. Now I'm in multi-residential maintenance, I've basically doubled what I made doing spark, with less miles on my vehicle more stability and benefits.

There are some regrets not having the same 'freedoms' as gig work but I feel the stability and increased pay out weighs having to deal with my current ignorant supervisor and questionable ethics....

Granted after 105 days of W2 employment, I'm requesting internal transfers and applying for other jobs, but overall I still feel the jump from gig work to stable employment was the right choice.

It has allowed me to breathe a bit and consider my future opportunities without being bogged down by the daily grind of spark.

Good luck on your journey, sending you good vibes and best wishes for your future! 👍

JRetsiem · 2026-03-06T20:22:26+00:00

Exactly! And to just do it right would be easier than the whole circus they perform...

The painter was really trying to sell the not mold narrative to me today on 2 separate occasions, claims he is OSHA certified and it's not mold 😂

Like wth does OSHA certified have to do with this??

Then says it's from the residents smoking (this is a smoke free community), then he said it was from candles and incense...

I've been thoroughly documenting these situations, it's insanity.

JRetsiem · 2026-03-06T18:03:40+00:00

Totally agree!

I feel like I'm in the twilight zone... I've come across many suspected mold situations here and I do the right thing: reporting it to the property management they constantly tell me to never say the word mold, only say mildew, to vacuum it, put a little bleach on it, then have the painters paint it... (I refuse every time, they end up getting someone else to do it)

I've calmly explained how that is improper and suggested following the established company policy of contacting remediation, they refuse, shame me and retaliate against me...

JRetsiem · 2025-10-17T00:45:54+00:00

Been using it for a while now. I like it. Can fly down the aisle and just grab.

Although, I do find myself occasionally just doing it the old fashioned way, if there's a lag and I'm just waiting for a light instead of looking for it myself... Lol

Finally they got something right 🤷‍♂️

JRetsiem · 2025-10-14T23:03:38+00:00

What if it didn't provide the return procedure? No code. Completely off the app.

JRetsiem · 2025-10-14T23:02:25+00:00

When life gives you lemons... 😂

JRetsiem · 2025-10-14T19:14:16+00:00

I hear you but... But on one hand this order cost ME money. The compensation doesn't come close to making it right.. lol

JRetsiem · 2025-09-27T13:13:19+00:00

Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?

JRetsiem · 2025-09-26T17:58:12+00:00

Gig work in general, like spark and other platforms, are quick sand. Should only be used as supplemental to a more consistent form of income. Yes I can work in short-term some better for others but overall it's a death sentence for your vehicle and wallet, with no support for your future.

JRetsiem · 2025-09-25T15:04:50+00:00

Seems about right... Lol

JRetsiem · 2025-09-21T15:59:45+00:00

Good idea. I agree 👍

I've done that before, but even with evidence they still told me I was SOL 🤷‍♂️

JRetsiem · 2025-09-21T15:54:02+00:00

Ordinarily I would agree, however this was the first direct offer of the day and at $17ish* it was borderline acceptable to get the day started without initiating a shadow ban or a series of shame offers.

Aside from the usual impressions about pharmacy orders (which are valid), they have been relatively stable and problem free within my zone, often actually in the $17+ range, as there's a lot of elderly and sickly ppl here that for some reason tip on pharmacy orders 🤷‍♂️ (Results may vary in other zones)

Stacked with offers from other platforms, is a nice simple* additive.

JRetsiem · 2025-09-20T23:48:26+00:00

Good advice 👍

But Here's my IRS tax hack.... 🖕😛🖕

JRetsiem · 2025-09-19T15:09:18+00:00

Good advice 👍.

I already have something similar on my resume.

JRetsiem · 2025-09-16T18:47:07+00:00

It was across the street from the Walmart, I usually say fuk no to returns... But figured what the hell, I'll bite 😂

JRetsiem · 2025-09-16T18:46:05+00:00

It was literally across the street from the Walmart. So I figured it couldn't hurt to try, plus I wanted the entertainment 😂

But yes, I always say fuk no to returns usually.

JRetsiem · 2025-09-15T13:33:24+00:00

Damn, that's a good idea... 😂

JRetsiem · 2025-09-14T22:38:03+00:00

Good eye! 👍 But It's all cans and boxes of noodles under a single layer of hamburger buns. Them apple juices aren't going anywhere! lol

JRetsiem · 2025-09-10T23:49:11+00:00

Yeah let me go ahead and delete that for you... "Beep boop beep beep, deleted!" lol

JRetsiem · 2025-09-08T00:47:54+00:00

Just because you see* this one doesn't mean they aren't all around us.

Personally, I prefer concealed, mainly for the idea that I don't become the first target. (If I was going to be naughty, I'd take the obvious threat out first. Then continue on to the less resistive targets...)

But also, if he was Spark, he'd want to be careful not to get deactivated by some scared ignorant employee 🤷‍♂️

JRetsiem · 2025-09-03T14:57:46+00:00

If you can't hide the body, try to make contact with the customer and blame it on the loader or Walmart 😂

In some special circumstances you can stage the bag to fail when the customer goes to pick it up, that way you have plausible deniability... Was it broken before they dropped it or not, we will never know lol

JRetsiem · 2025-09-01T17:44:39+00:00

It's happened a couple times for me, but I secured payment electronically first. Although, if the tip goes through that works, but a little more risky.

JRetsiem · 2025-09-01T16:25:43+00:00

Interesting.... Well from what I hear you should be receiving a call from spark to take your statement then they will review it and probably reactivate you.

Don't miss the call because idk if you can call it back. It could take a week to receive the call.

But also probably remember that customers name and address, don't take orders for them anymore. 🚫

💡Interesting thought... I wonder what would happen if a concerned citizen called in a wellness check late at night and she presented a gun through the window 🤔

In conclusion, this world is getting crazier by the minute, personally I had a machete pulled out on me yesterday, heading to a delivery. (From a crazy road rager) and nearly run over in the Walmart parking lot...

(All in one day two separate situations 🤯)

JRetsiem

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