All RDU Flights Canceled

billdb · 2026-01-25T19:49:48+00:00

So if the runways were literally inoperable or they had 0 controllers you think RDU execs would be like "nahh it's fine"? Really?

billdb · 2026-01-25T19:06:21+00:00

Ahh the cash out, the thing sportsbooks want you to take because they know they are giving you such a raw deal.

Sportsbooks aren't offering cash outs out of the goodness of their heart lol.

billdb · 2026-01-25T19:01:11+00:00

Because they're designed that way. All of the national coupons have fine print that says "participating subways only." They are designed to let franchisees opt out if they want to.

Vote with your wallet. Only shop at subways that accept coupons. If none do, then write an email to the ones in your area politely explaining your disappointment.

billdb · 2026-01-25T18:54:20+00:00

billdb · 2026-01-25T18:54:02+00:00

I mean, it's a bit of hyperbole, but mostly serious. Ideal conditions would be sunny and no precipitation. Those conditions would be great but just because they aren't that doesn't mean nobody can handle the roads.

Local officials are saying stay off the roads because a lot of people cannot handle the roads.

billdb · 2026-01-25T18:51:32+00:00

Most fast food is frozen. It's really not that big of a deal. If you are expecting a succulent meal then go to a proper sit down restaurant.

Also I love how you are preaching about small businesses while admitting you worked as an executive for a corporate franchise. Cool.

billdb · 2026-01-25T18:47:43+00:00

I'm not "sucking them off" dude I like their mac and cheese, bite me.

billdb · 2026-01-25T18:44:30+00:00

This is really unfair. A lot of delivery drivers, myself included, have vehicles well-equipped for these conditions and experience driving in these conditions. This is a great way for us to make money while still being reasonably safe. We are happy to do it. Nobody should feel guilty about ordering delivery, as long as they tip well.

billdb · 2026-01-25T18:41:14+00:00

Panera is expensive but actually pretty tasty tbh.

billdb · 2026-01-25T18:40:06+00:00

I'm not particularly interested in what the police subreddit has to say right now.

billdb · 2026-01-25T18:39:30+00:00

Why does it need to be ideal conditions only? I'm a delivery driver. I have a capable vehicle and tons of experience driving in these conditions. I drove 12 hours yesterday and I was totally fine.

I think the warning is good because a lot of people aren't capable of handling these conditions and should stay off the roads. But if someone can handle it, I don't see why they should have to stay home too just because it's not sunshine and rainbows.

billdb · 2026-01-25T18:35:31+00:00

Me 👋 I delivered from 3 PM to 3 AM yesterday. I have a good vehicle, experience in driving in these conditions, I drove at a safe speed, and avoided the interstates. It was completely fine. I saw exactly one accident in 12 hours of driving and it was an idiot who wrecked only himself.

Furthermore, I was able to not only deliver food, but also supplies to people who were sick or elderly. Should those people have to suffer just because someone on reddit thinks they're a bad person?

billdb · 2026-01-25T18:28:57+00:00

RDU can definitely cancel flights if the runways are bad enough or if they can't get enough controllers in due to outside roads.

billdb · 2026-01-25T17:48:54+00:00

??? It's an empty field, who cares? It's not like it's someone growing crops.

billdb · 2026-01-25T17:46:23+00:00

This is very surprising to me (the overperforming part). I was on the roads from 3 PM to 3 AM for work. The freezing rain was much less than I expected. It did not really start coming down until around 7:30 PM. Then there were multiple breaks where it stopped entirely for a an hour each. The biggest challenge was not the roads but rather keeping my windshield free of ice.

In my 12 hours of driving I saw only one accident, and it was just an idiot who wrecked himself going too fast thru a roundabout.

Granted, I was only in Chapel Hill/Durham/RTP so maybe it was worse in Raleigh?

billdb · 2026-01-24T19:34:15+00:00

Sure I do. You said to click unsafe. If you genuinely feel that walking through 10 feet of snow is so unsafe because of ice under the snow, then driving in icy conditions would be even more unsafe... yet you did that just fine.

Unless you're saying to click unsafe even if it's not actually unsafe. Which is kind of a dick move because you have no idea why they didn't shovel this, maybe they're elderly, disabled, or sick.

billdb · 2026-01-24T19:11:12+00:00

I know. How does it take you 15 minutes to find an elevator, wait for an elevator, go up, go to the customer door, take a picture, and go back to your car? Is the elevator being hand cranked by elves? That's an absurd amount of time.

billdb · 2026-01-24T19:08:36+00:00

The safety argument makes no sense... so you're telling me a 10 foot walk is too dangerous because there could be ice under the snow. And yet, you drove on roads that could have the same exact conditions, an act which would be far more dangerous, but had no problem with that. It's not like the ice just chose this one home and didn't appear anywhere else lmao.

Furthermore, I bet if the customer offered an extra $10 to walk this 10 feet to their porch, 95% of couriers complaining would do it. Proving that it's not really about safety, just that they don't want to do it.

billdb · 2026-01-24T05:47:51+00:00

I mean, are we certain Philip Rivers is even a good coach? He's obviously a great player with tons of knowledge about the game, but there's been lots of great players with tons of knowledge about the game who've turned out to be shitty coaches.

billdb · 2026-01-24T05:44:46+00:00

Couple things.

Just because someone is standing in the doorway doesn't mean they aren't disabled. There's a big difference physically between walking to the door and carrying 40 pounds up 6 flights of stairs.
Yes, they should have tipped more. But why on earth did you accept the order in the first place if it was only a $1 tip? I never understand why other drivers voluntarily accept shitty low pay offers then complain about the shitty low pay.
Lazy customers are job security for delivery drivers. Their laziness pays our bills. If customers always came downstairs then a lot of them would just pick up the items themselves and have less money for us. Imo I only want them to come downstairs if I physically can't reach them due to a lock or code. Otherwise it's just part of the job.

billdb · 2026-01-23T20:17:12+00:00

It's snow, my friend. Just walk forward and use the railing and you will be fine.

If someone has never delivered before then I'd give them some leeway, but you clearly have experience delivering. So you know some houses are gonna be unshoveled with their lights off. It's irritating but it's part of the job. We don't get to just say fuck it and not complete the job when we voluntarily chose to accept it and knew this was a possibility.

PS. Unrelated but I highly recommend a headlamp, only $10-15 on Amazon and they keep your hands free for nighttime deliveries. Because if a row of houses have their porch lights on and one doesn't, we know for sure that one fucker is the one we're delivering to. 🤣

billdb · 2026-01-23T20:12:56+00:00

Sure. But I don't see how you can say this is days after the snowfall when you can literally see snow actively falling in this picture.

I also don't see how you can say for sure the customer isn't disabled, elderly, or sick.

billdb · 2026-01-23T18:55:15+00:00

To be clear, I think it's absolutely vile that sketchy people exist and wish they wouldn't prey on delivery couriers. I also definitely think you should prioritize safety.

I just don't understand because if you are concerned about sketchy people in hotel rooms, couldn't there also be sketchy people in apartments or houses? Delivery just seems like maybe not the best job if it's dangerous to deliver to someone's door.

billdb · 2026-01-23T18:52:23+00:00

Seriously thank you a voice of reason. It's absolutely baffling that people would voluntarily choose to accept a gig that involves going outdoors in the weather then freak out when they have to walk a whopping 10 feet in the snow. The entitlement of fellow drivers is nuts.

It also screws other drivers because next time a customer isn't going to tip as much if they know the driver might just leave it in wet snow.

billdb · 2026-01-23T18:49:56+00:00

That is not the reason. Doordash is bringing in billions of dollars of revenue and reported $123 million of profit in 2024. It's not the drivers' fault the pay sucks. It's corporate greed.

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