My First and Last Day with Uber Flex

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FAC

Discussion Starter · Jul 7, 2016

Uber Flex just arrived in Denver yesterday and today was my first and last day! I showed up with a pile of 80 boxes I was supposed to deliver. Som how I got them in my car. I asked them how they expect me to deliver all these in time. They said they are all close by. Which they were kinda. I had a group of packages in one area then drove 7 miles to deliver another batch of boxes. Then directed back to the same area 7 miles away where I started. Had a delivery where the person doesn't live there anymore. Wasted 30 min on phone with support finally told to return the box to amazon at the end of day. I mentioned there is no way I'll be able to complete all the deliveries. I was told to finish my deliveries.

Returned to the Amazon that's 20mles from me two hours on the dot after my block was finished to deliver my final non-deliverable package. I was told I'll only get paid for the four hour block. So I argued that I was told by support to complete my deliveries and come back to warehouse. So technically I should get paid. The guy mentioned he'd contact someone about it but can't promise anything.

Over 75 miles driving delivering packages for 6hrs. And stuck in rush hour on the way home. On one the hottest days of the year and my AC went out. Oh yeah the gps had me take the toll roads so had to pay additional $7. So I averaged less than $10/hr before expenses.

Flex makes Uber look like a dream job!

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Beantownboy01

· #21 · Jul 8, 2016

J.F.R. said:
My $00.02 this job is VERY EASY, only problem is securing full-time hours which is why I decided to pursue a more stable job with benefits.

Actually, you can get as many shifts as you want. It took a while, but I figured it out. I used to log on in the morning looking for open blocks to no avail. I figured out that they post open blocks at 10pm the night before. Since I figured this out, I have been able to pick up shifts every single day.

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Anon2163

· #22 · Jul 8, 2016

I understand that for the OP Flex isn't their thing but for anyone looking for more info on Flex I just wanted to input my .02. It's easy work it's hard to get used to some nights suck my first night I also pulled 2hr extra. It's not uncommon I was in a new city that I had shopped at but never actually been in other wise with horrible numbering and it was very dark, didn't know the ins and outs of the app, stupidly believed support could actually help. But after that it got better.

The 4hr block is paid a set price, you could always mark everything undeliverable if you refuse to work longer but it wouldn't be ethical (to me). You can't be put in the system for more when you finish early and I almost always finish early. Here they actually advertise $18-24/ hr on Craigslist because they know it can take less and they won't penalize. I have worked with UPS during holiday and do not think 70-80 is unreasonable for 4hrs. I still make a face but 20pks can be just as hard because of various reasons and both could take same time. The load should take 4 if it takes you less your done. There are days I have made $72 for less than one hr becuase I was given two huge boxes. I actually felt bad even verified that I don't have to come back and was sent on my way to a location 5 min from home. There are days I have an 8hr almost 200pkgs bust my butt, don't breath or stop to pee and do it in 4:30. $144 for 4:30 hrs of work is not bad $32 an hour. I only fill up my car once a week or less (prius) and it already has insanely high mileage, been in an accident worth literally nothing almost, so no depreciation. Get to see my kids more and have more money even after taxes. To me it's worth it.

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UTX1

· #23 · Jul 8, 2016

I have an idea.....

(remember how Lucy would say this to Ethel on I Love Lucy
just before the zany antics would commence ?)

What if you gave it another shot, FAC and they gave you just a few packages,
something that would take say about 2 hours to complete and get paid a 4hr block?
Would that be enough to make it "even", at least in your position and the way
this has made you feel about the process and the gig ? If you think that might do the trick,
just schedule another block, preferably on a late afternoon or early evening route,
be the last one in line or close to it and see if your route isn't a bit less burdensome.

Just an idea, mind you. You have to be okay with it in order for it to be okay, you know ?

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FAC

Discussion Starter · #24 · Jul 8, 2016

UTX1 said:
I have an idea.....

(remember how Lucy would say this to Ethel on I Love Lucy
just before the zany antics would commence ?)

What if you gave it another shot, FAC and they gave you just a few packages,
something that would take say about 2 hours to complete and get paid a 4hr block?
Would that be enough to make it "even", at least in your position and the way
this has made you feel about the process and the gig ? If you think that might do the trick,
just schedule another block, preferably on a late afternoon or early evening route,
be the last one in line or close to it and see if your route isn't a bit less burdensome.

Just an idea, mind you. You have to be okay with it in order for it to be okay, you know ?

I'm sincerely thankful to all you guys for your time and encouragment to help out a stranger. You guys rock. I'll give it another try and let you know how it goes!

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UTX1

· #25 · Jul 8, 2016

FAC said:
I'm sincerely thankful to all you guys for your time and encouragment to help out a stranger. You guys rock. I'll give it another try and let you know how it goes!

'Atta Gal ! I was hoping you'd at least think about it.

Guys, our work is done here. Let's go pester the sh;t outta somebody else .

Somewhere out there it's a sad story. Midget driving Uber is about to give up !
He's tired of sitting on phonebooks all day for 85c/mile. We have to try and save the day......
(queue superhero music)

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FAC

Discussion Starter · #26 · Jul 9, 2016

UTX1 said:
'Atta Gal ! I was hoping you'd at least think about it.

Guys, our work is done here. Let's go pester the sh;t outta somebody else .

Somewhere out there it's a sad story. Midget driving Uber is about to give up !
He's tired of sitting on phonebooks all day for 85c/mile. We have to try and save the day......
(queue superhero music)

Your awesome and funny too UTX1

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