Goodbye Amazon: Reflections on Three Years as a Delivery Driver

🚚Delivering packages as an Amazon driver comes with challenges like working in various weather conditions and long shifts in the dark.

🏡Delivering to wealthy neighborhoods was an interesting experience, highlighting the stark contrast between the drivers' pay and the residents' affluence.

😊Despite the challenges, most customers were kind and even went out of their way to show appreciation, like leaving hot chocolate or offering fresh herbs.

💪The workload for Amazon delivery drivers can be intense, with long hours and physically demanding tasks, leading to exhaustion and injuries.

🚙Driving the Amazon step vans and being one of the first to test the electric delivery vans (EDVs) was an enjoyable part of the job, providing a unique experience.

What were some challenges you faced as an Amazon delivery driver?

—Working in different weather conditions, especially heavy rain, and delivering in the dark during winter were significant challenges. The workload and physical demands of the job also posed their own difficulties.

What are some memorable experiences you had while delivering packages?

—Delivering to wealthy neighborhoods and seeing multi-million dollar mansions while being paid a standard wage was an interesting experience. Some customers showed unexpected kindness, like leaving hot chocolate or offering fresh herbs from their gardens.

Why did you decide to quit as an Amazon delivery driver?

—The main reason I quit was due to Amazon's DSP model. The constant change of delivery service partners (DSPs) and the uncertainty it brought to the job made it difficult to build a stable career. Additionally, the increasing workload and physical strain led me to seek new opportunities in a different industry.

What did you enjoy the most about being an Amazon delivery driver?

—I enjoyed the experience of driving the Amazon step vans and being one of the first to test the electric delivery vans (EDVs). It was exciting to be on the news and have people ask questions about the vehicles. Furthermore, the validation I received on YouTube through my EDV video was a highlight of my time as a delivery driver.

What are your plans for the future?

—I am starting a new job in a different industry and I am excited about the opportunities for growth and the positive work environment. Although I am leaving Amazon, I will continue making videos on YouTube and exploring new content ideas.

00:00After three years as an Amazon delivery driver, I have decided to quit.

00:13Working in different weather conditions, such as heavy rain and winter darkness, was a challenge.

00:29Delivering to wealthy neighborhoods highlighted the difference between drivers' pay and residents' affluence.

01:19Most customers were kind and even showed appreciation through gestures like leaving hot chocolate or fresh herbs.

02:20The workload for Amazon delivery drivers was intense, leading to exhaustion and physical strain.

03:19Driving the Amazon step vans and being one of the first to test the electric delivery vans (EDVs) was a enjoyable part of the job.

04:58The main reason for quitting was the instability of Amazon's delivery service partner (DSP) model and the desire for new opportunities in a different industry.

06:38Starting a new job in a different industry and continuing to create YouTube videos are the plans for the future.