A Day as a Delivery Driver: My First and Last Experience

TLDRI had my first day as a delivery driver and it was a terrible experience. The truck had no air conditioning, the route was long and hot, and the workload was overwhelming. I realized that I could make more money doing Amazon Flex with less work and less time. I am quitting this job.

Key insights

😓The job of a delivery driver is physically demanding and exhausting, especially in extreme weather conditions.

💰Delivery drivers can make more money doing Amazon Flex with less work and less time.

🔥The delivery truck had no air conditioning, making the working conditions unbearable.

📦The workload for delivery drivers can be overwhelming, with a large number of packages and stops to make.

😩Many delivery drivers find the job too challenging and choose to quit.

Q&A

Why did you choose to quit after just one day?

—The job was physically demanding, the working conditions were unbearable, and I realized that I could make more money doing Amazon Flex with less work.

How was the workload as a delivery driver?

—The workload was overwhelming with a large number of packages and stops to make.

What was the most challenging aspect of being a delivery driver?

—The lack of air conditioning in the truck made the working conditions extremely hot and uncomfortable.

Did you learn anything from your experience as a delivery driver?

—I realized that there are better opportunities, such as Amazon Flex, where I can make more money with less work and less time.

Why do many delivery drivers quit the job?

—The job is physically demanding, the working conditions can be unbearable, and the workload is often overwhelming, leading many to find other opportunities.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The video starts with the narrator talking about his first official day as a delivery driver and how he is considering quitting.

00:08He mentions that the truck he is driving has no air conditioning, making it uncomfortable in the 90-degree heat.

00:19He discusses his ride-along partner who talks about his plans to quit and do Amazon Flex instead.

00:33The narrator considers the possibility of doing Amazon Flex himself as it offers better pay for less work.

01:22He shows the packages he has to deliver and mentions the high number of stops and the fullness of the truck.

01:58The narrator expresses his exhaustion and doubts about being able to complete the delivery route.

03:01He continues to struggle with the heat and the physical demands of the job.

04:28The narrator encounters a dog while making a delivery and expresses his frustration.

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