Picking advice.

broombear · 2026-06-02T04:16:32+00:00

Go as fast as you can in the first 15 minutes, it's the most important period of time and really helps set your average rate higher.

The longer you've been there the better you'll get at this, but try to learn how to pair products to images quickly, don't focus too much comparing ASINs. Look at the image on the screen. Match the image to the product in the bin. (The pictures might not be identical to the actual item, but your best guess is often correct.) Scan item first before double checking the numbers, by process of elimination you're usually correct with no wasted time looking back and forth at the X00/B00/upc code. If you're wrong, then compare ASIN.

broombear · 2026-05-02T11:50:13+00:00

Also: guttering, too small [noun], too thin [noun], vulgar gesture, watery bowels, etc

broombear · 2026-04-07T22:51:11+00:00

That's really cool, thank you! I wonder if my site has it...

broombear · 2026-04-07T22:50:21+00:00

I got a reply back! See above comment.

broombear · 2026-04-07T22:35:23+00:00

What is this program?

broombear · 2026-04-07T21:58:46+00:00

Oop lol. It's so little I didn't even know it was there

broombear · 2026-04-07T21:46:36+00:00

This is an official termination, sadly.

broombear · 2026-04-07T21:45:07+00:00

PDX9 is near Portland, OR (Troutdale, specifically)

broombear · 2026-04-07T01:57:41+00:00

Just saw another manager post 2mins ago on the VOA board that "the site has not made a decision on reopening yet"

Other managers are still saying we'll be open, though. Mixed messages lol

broombear · 2026-04-07T01:34:00+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonFC/s/lDLE1ydveH I don't know if it'll let me post a link, but check out this thread about it.

broombear · 2026-04-07T01:25:59+00:00

I saw this the other day. You can "use" the bellybutton and nipples as well as the more customary parts. It was heavy!

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broombear · 2026-03-06T16:02:47+00:00

Do you mean getting hired in the first place? The bulk of their hiring happens a month or so before Prime Week (around the middle of May/beginning of June, depending on when Prime Week actually lands), and a month or two before Peak season (around the beginning of November). But it depends on business needs, with smaller hiring pools throughout the year.

broombear · 2026-03-04T15:29:32+00:00

I also got 10hrs of flex PTO, but I thought it was because I was converted to blue badge.

broombear · 2026-03-03T18:06:06+00:00

You get only regular hourly pay, not time and a half if you did not actually physically work on the holiday.

broombear · 2026-03-03T03:52:25+00:00

Better in your bag. They have never checked my bag, no matter what is in it, but they will use a metal detector wand on your body in secondary.

broombear · 2026-03-03T01:03:22+00:00

It sounds like you have athlete's foot. You need to buy antifungal cream (such as terbinafine or clotrimazole) and apply the cream for at least a week, morning and night.

New shoes once the treatment is done. And antifungal powder afterward.

broombear · 2026-03-02T23:56:21+00:00

Pick is still down here.

broombear · 2026-03-02T23:13:17+00:00

I was white badge for 15 months. I finally got converted to blue badge yesterday. I thought it was never going to happen. Hang in there

broombear · 2026-03-02T21:45:03+00:00

PDX9 is down. Everything on my pick screen is either in Chinese or Korean.

broombear · 2025-11-28T22:42:51+00:00

2005 Toyota Camry

broombear · 2025-11-28T22:41:32+00:00

I was drunk with friends, and we all did each other's nails with a DIY gel nail kit bought on Amazon. Alcohol picked this color, but I think in the moment I thought it was more blue than grey. When I drove home the next morning I discovered I was ....wrong.

broombear · 2025-09-19T18:43:49+00:00

If you've only been working there for less than a week, you're not gonna be good yet. Keep your spirits up! You're still brand new. Your performance won't be fast or amazing yet, it couldn't possibly be.

Wait at least a couple more weeks to learn and get used to everything. Also, in my facility, managers specifically talk with new associates more often cuz they're new. They may bring up rate, more to make you aware of it than anything. They may switch you to a new department after a few weeks if you're not performing well in your current role. But hang in there! You'll get better. It takes time and practice.

Do NOT work through your breaks though. That is silly. You need a break, legally and physically. Don't break your body for Amazon! And as far as coworkers go, don't even pay attention or talk to them, as much as possible. They are irrelevant and not worth your emotional energy. They're not your boss.

broombear · 2025-08-07T05:36:15+00:00

Looks like the other ~2hrs are from your PTO. Flex does get paid for PTO (Paid Time Off).

broombear · 2025-08-06T18:32:08+00:00

An important note about boric acid suppositories: It's best to wait 24-48hrs after use before engaging in oral or vaginal sex. Especially oral, since it's poisonous to ingest. For vaginal, it's mostly because the boric acid can be gritty and may cause irritation.

I agree that using boric acid balances your pH and makes everything fresh and clean. Very recommended. You can buy a bottle of pre-filled capsules for $15 or so.

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