My First Day with Amazon Flex: Pros, Cons, and Is It Worth It?

[@Benze121]

One of the biggest downfalls are you don’t know where or how far your going until once you start scanning you have a 3.5 hr shift but the first stop might be a hour away Amazon is smart by not telling you up front because they know a lot of these blocks wouldn’t be picked for the money there paying

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Facts! Facts! Facts! Thank you for watching!

[@alwaysfree7956]

Amazon isn't smart their deceptive.. praise God I work for doordash.😊

[@Ky-go1wj]

I agree that’s why I stopped I even hit a deer

[@paulgray973]

@@alwaysfree7956😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sonickbeats6825]

True I did one this morning thinking g it was gone be in the area come to find out my last stop come back was 52 freaking minutes, like wouldn't you think that they would have someone I. That area to do that block such a waste of gad

[@cutiepie308]

I did my first block today - 46 packages 😢 but I made it!! 🎉

[@rayraynod]

You did a very good job explaining Amazon Flex. As a 65 years old retired vet, I love the flexibility of working Amazon Flex, it gives me something to do when I’m not busy at home.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Thank you so much! Congrats on being retired, my parents are too! Right, it just gives you the flexibility and something to do. Thank you for watching!

[@demetriusbrooks1836]

I do Amazon Flex but I only accept Whole Foods Deliveries. The pay with Tips are much better. Sometimes you don't get many deliveries and you have to go greater distances. However, if you do it for a while you will tend to know where the best routs and times are. Thanks for the video.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Right! I will be uploading my first Amazon Fresh Online block and honestly thats my new favorite block they offer because of how short it is and you can earn tips. Thank you so much for watching!

[@sheilanesmith4455]

Hey good video! I also work Amazon Flex and I have a tip for you. The package that had the yellow sticker covering the barcode, you could also scan the QR code or if neither of those scan you can manually type in the TBA number on the yellow sticker and the package order will come up that way too. Have a good day 😊

[@danilejai7801]

Or just pull off the yellow sticker. Just peel it off.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Thank you and this helped me so much yesterday on my block! I appreciate you! You have a great day too!

[@IamDesireeSimone]

You can do that but you might need the TBA number for customer support for any reason, which I ran into a problem yesterday. Thank you for watching!

[@Azzy13YT]

Hubby and i do this before and after our main jobs so 2 blocks a day and in 2 weeks we made $1200 if you are able to take more blocks a day then you can easily double that. We usually take the 3 hour blocks and it really takes us about 2 finish the route.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Oh good! Great teamwork! I love that! Congrats!! Thanks for watching!

[@cathyisgrigg1813]

Good attitude and personality. Communities need more like you

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Aww thank you so much! Thank you for watching!

[@smokymountainpioneer]

Hello! I have been doing Amazing Flex now going on 3 years. First, the warehouse I go to. We drive into the building. They scan our driver license before we enter the building. Most of the time, we can choose our own routes. I always choose what's close to me. Sometimes they give us our routes and yep, you do go up to an hour away from your home. Its a pain. My warehouse now has morning blocks with the evening blocks. So almost double the money. Morning blocks are as early as 3:15am but its worth it to me. Amazon Flex is easier than what some people say. Just relax and have fun.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Hey! Wow that's amazing and how great your warehouse is! I believe you are explaining regular Amazon blocks and not Sub Same Day. I have done and seen how regular Amazon blocks are and you are lucky to be able to pick yours when you can. For us, we can not. Also, we don't get a lot of offers, and thank you!

[@CS-qc7np]

I drive for my business too. Mileage is considered a standard deduction. In order to write off other things like maintenance, repairs, etc. you have make an itemized deduction. You can’t do both. And, you can’t flip flop back and forth between the two. The one you start with you have to continue with. If your tax preparer says you can, get a new one. Your tax preparer should give you a rough estimate of the self-employment taxes that you have to pay quarterly based upon the average you think you’ll make for the year. The last thing you want is the IRS to call you to the office for an audit. If that happens find a great tax attorney!

[@treyswizzle7895]

Best way to make it worth is to, 1. NEVER take base pay, aim for surges. 2. Have a fuel efficient car. 3. Helps a lot to live close to a warehouse. 4. Organize ypur route, so u are not wasting time.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Very good advice! Thank you for watching!

[@MoreArtThanHuman]

How to tell when it’s base and when it’s a surge offer?

[@pamcraftsandtreats]

It doesn't matter living close to warehouse when they send you 40 min away to start delivering

[@rodboijones7390]

Time management in this gig is very important, as they will ding you for late deliveries, and returning packages.

[@Zaqwsx1]

I just want to say how sweet and polite you are in the comments to all the negative people! I worked for amazon as a regular driver but I'm interested in starting back as a flex driver so I'm doing some research. Your video was super informative and helpful in general, not just for flex. Regular drivers also use the flex app so the process is very similar, you just use your own car with flex and you get to pick your own shifts. Great video and positive vibes! ❤

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Aww thank you and I try my very best! You should definitely try it out since you are already familiar how Amazon works. Thats actually ready good to hear that regular Amazon drivers can learn from my video too! Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy Flex!

[@didnthaveto]

Helpful tip: if the barcode is covered with a label, you can also scan that QR code to the right of the barcode as well.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Thank you so much for the tip! Also thank you for watching!!

[@thebrickhiker]

@@IamDesireeSimone The QR codes are a TON easier to scan too - the barcodes are usually more faded and harder / slower to read.

[@jefersonnascimento2888]

This video help me a lot today is my first day , I followed the instructions and everything worked fine, thank you

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Aww I'm so glad! You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@ajfranklin83]

So an idea I have as a previous school bus driver the way we drive our route, is driving to the furthest pickup location to pickup our kids. So switching to Amazon flex your 46 packages once you number them on the box by drop off order 1 thru 46 start delivering the furthest one first so number 46 package by the time you get to number one package you should be close to home or Amazon building just in case you have to go back. Loved your content I may join

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Next time I will try that! Thank you so much! Thanks for watching!

[@ajfranklin83]

@@IamDesireeSimone your welcome

[@jondoh2226]

Thank you for making the video. This is useful information without adding too much filler but still being easy to listen to.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Aww thank you so much! Thank you for watching!

[@hollystoychoff6741]

I am lucky. My Amazon station is 10 miles away and deliveries are way close. Deliveries take me 1 hour and 15 minutes

[@wchachar1]

Thank you for such an outstanding video. I just got approved for Flex. I plan on doing my first run this weekend. I am also in Indy area. Thank you!!!!

[@quianeburgess9119]

What a great video! You were so informative! I shared this with my nephew, who is contemplating doing the same job! FYI-when taking deductions for your vehicle, you can only do one of two things. Either the actual method which is gas, insurance, and repairs or the Standard method which is using the miles that you drove and getting whatever the governmental rate is for that year. You cannot do both. If you do the actual, you have to be prepared to keep all your receipts not only that if this job is your side hustle, you will not be able to deduct 100% of maintenance or insurance because you use the car for other purposes, you can only deduct the portion use for business purposes. So if you do Amazon flex 50% of the time than 50% can be deducted..

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Aww thank you so much! Oh great! Oh noted! Thanking for letting me know! Also thank you for watching!

[@ridesharesilver]

Excellent video. No nonsense fillers, just straight on good info delivered clearly and quickly.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate the feedback!!

[@brianwalker2614]

For those who dont no you can start your block 15 minutes early. Amazon is pretty on point with making sure that you will be done with your last stop 30-45 minutes before your actual block ends. That 30-45 minutes is usually 90% of the time enough time for you to make it home within your block time.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Thank you for your tips! Also thank you for watching!

[@dripdreezy]

I'm in the Bay Area, the hub is American Canyon, I don't book unless it's $120 and up (3hrs) refresh and wait for surge pay, it’ll come

[@IamDesireeSimone]

That's smart, unfortunately we don't see those too much nor have I been able to snag one that isn't for 3:30am in the morning lol. But hopefully I can grab a high paying one in the near future. Thank you for watching!

[@ashleytheschmoocarson8660]

So this is hands down the most informative video I have found. With that being said-thank you a TON😅

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Thank you sooo much!! I appreciate this! 💕

[@ADucksOpinion]

this make me never wanna do this job at all. way to far out to drive over 100 miles for such little pay. I cant be not knowing where im going before accepting it.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Look I completely understand. That is the biggest con of Amazon Flex. Thank you for watching!

[@ADucksOpinion]

yeah i ended up never doing it. I dont wanna so to apts and ghettoos. I will stick with doordash/uber lol@@IamDesireeSimone

[@CuteHarris]

⁠@@ADucksOpinionI'm done with amazon flex gig job by become pallet jack operator at warehouse 😊

[@ADucksOpinion]

@@CuteHarris i wish i could pull that off. doordash/uber is so dried up

[@HessKnows]

I been doing it in for over a month it’s so easy. I’m the metro Detroit area. It’s smooth the only bad thing is you just don’t know where you gone be until you get the route.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Ayee nice!! Right so easy! Exactly literally the worst thing about it. Thank you for watching!!

[@kevincabral04]

My Amazon flex account was just approved last night and I’m about to do my first block !!! Thanks for the video ❤

[@TheThugNasty]

How did it go!?

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Ayeee congrats!! I hope your first block went well! Thank you!!!!

[@tammyblue80]

You can get packages under 10 but u driving about an hour away. I honestly stop because I didn’t like not knowing where I was going. One time I was at a stop were my phone lost connection. It was a scary, secluded mud road wooded area. They had cages all on the property big dog barking. I hurried up and got out. Lol

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Oh na, I wouldn't continue after that either. I'm sorry that happened. Amazon Flex should definitely make some changes to the process.

[@nezuki7995]

My first day was HORRIBLE. Had 47 packages. 5 of the delivery locations were inaccessible (on top of mountain, all the way in the field behind house, all the way in the forest). An old man took a picture of my license plate because his delivery location was in the forest and I was contacting support to mark it “Delivered”. And the majority of the drive was 1 bar in cell service, which made the block a lot LONGER.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Oh no I am so sorry about that. Yea Amazon Flex is a hit or miss when it comes to the block location and amount of packages. But that's crazy though. I hope your other blocks go better. Thanks for watching!

[@E1Ez]

You can type in the last name or first name in the barcode. It’ll show you stop # as well.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Oh thank you, now I know! Thank you for watching!

[@stephanie.rainey]

I advise you to deliver all pkgs even if you go over. They wil ding your acct for every pkg returned and lower your standing. If you go over you can call cust svc and you may get OT pay.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

I will try that. So far I haven’t ran into the issue. Thank you for sharing! Also thank you for watching!

[@andytang04]

A fuel efficient vehicle will help you generate the most profit even with wear and tear, it's all up to you, best vehicles I've had for deliveries are scion xbs and Nissan cubes the space helps with all the packages and the cost of maintenance is pretty low, especially with the xbs

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Oh great, thank you for the preferences! I never knew that. Thank you for watching!

[@RetireEatsDelivers]

Maybe the best Flex tutorial video I've seen. Great info, and very pleasantly presented. That customer was absolutely right. Bravo!

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Aww thank you so much!! You keep up the good work too!!

[@stephancarrenard1363]

Yo, this video was super helpful. I live in Philly and I drive for Lyft on the side, part-time during the week and full-time on the weekends. After watching your video, I feel like I have a better understanding of Amazon Flex, especially the mileage and time stuff. Great video, man! I like the edits. It's really informative and fun to watch! Keep it up. 💯

[@marlon3259]

The most important part is what type of car you have. If you have a small car then you can save money on gas, yet you can't take on large routes which can take longer, but will bring you bigger pay. If you have a large car you will spend more gas. I guess the best way to figure it out is to try it out at least once or twice and see what your results are. I have a large suv and so it fits easily over 60 packages. I will try and see how much an entire day will pay me to see if it's worth it.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Exactly, I love the examples! Thank you for sharing and watching!

[@zelowatch30]

Has it been worth it for you with an SUV? Do you get more options or packages? Like bigger packages or just more?

[@MissShaneice]

This was a very informative and ride along video. Hopefully, some who stumble onto your video can appreciate this and take notes.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Aww thank you so much! 💕 I hope they did too! Thank you for watching!

[@corywalton1005]

Thanks for the video. I’ve yet to do my first delivery. I’m less nervous now. I like the way you explained everything.

[@arthurhauptman449]

I run routes for an Amazon DSP part time and that is the only way to go. The cost of running your own vehicle eats too far into earnings. You can also make a lot more per hour working for a DSP. You are still paid by the route like Flex but the vans are set up to deliver out. I believe you delivered 26 stops in 3 hours. I can deliver 30 to 35 in 1 hour. Last weekend I had 180 stops and finished in just over 5 hours. The route pays $185 in OKC so that's $37 a hour and you don't have to worry about your personal vehicle. DSPs are the way to go.

[@Sophist990]

Not always I run Flex up here in the North east and DSP's up here (hourly wage not flat rate) will give you a 180 and when your finished they have you go grab bags from another driver to get your full daily hours in. So more work for nothing other then your 40 hr regular pay. Only found one DSP(no longer around) That no matter how long my rout took me I got paid the full day and they also only asked me to help with rescues when really needed like someone got hurt rolled an ankle or something. Even had one company when I first got into this they where taking flex routes from the DB and giving each of us a couple bags each from them and didn't pay anything more they didn't even tell us I found out from a dispatcher from there like a year later.

[@arthurhauptman449]

@Sophist990 maybe the labor laws are different in Oklahoma. If you are an hourly employee a company can do that but the DSPs here pay a flat rate for the routes. They can't ask you to pick up packages from another driver without paying you more. I've finished so early that I've offered to do rescues to make extra but they won't allow it.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Thank you for sharing that. My friends that worked for Amazon for a certain amount of time say different but I am glad you're enjoying it and it pays well for you! Thanks for watching!

[@jayugly8284]

I had 191 stop i start at 12 I finish at 9 pm it’s to much you don’t get credit for working hard they always pick the one that not doing the job

[@arthurhauptman449]

@jayugly8284 I'm not trying to pick on you but if you're only averaging 21 stops an hour your doing something wrong. When I've trained people their average is better then that after the first few hours. I literally had that many stops this past Saturday and was done in 6.5 hours. The only reason it took that long was the person who picked my route (the person who sorts and packs the toats) did a horrible job putting it together.

[@951Bigjosh]

Flex is only good if you live close to the warehouse and have a truck or SUV. If you drive a car, the amount of off roading they expect you to do will tear it up underneath. I was in shock at some of the addresses they expected me to drop packages off at. lol Just put too many miles for too little money for my taste.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

You are right about Flex is only good if you live close to a warehouse. Lol Flex is really ridiculous at times Lol. Thank you for watching!

[@shischildknecht8393]

I done my first delivery today for amazon flex. Actually was at the greenwood location. 😂 Thanks for your video im going to use your numbering the packages idea because i was so lost today lol

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Oh Good! Yes try using numbering the packages and thank you for watching!

[@hellsbells8257]

At 4min, u can also scan the QR code right next to that barcode as well, great video 💯

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Are you talking about when you get your cart with the packages? And thank you so much!!💕

[@hellsbells8257]

@DesireeSimone yea, wen u scan to find what package go in what order you can use the QR and barcode

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Oh ok I see what you are saying. Thank you I will try that next time!

[@chrisnewton8609]

Flex is not just deliveries. Flex is just a type of employee. You could do deliveries or work any position in a fulfillment warehouse ect ect . Flex requires you to work at least 4 hours a week from my experience working for Amazon in a fulfillment center for over a year. I'm currently Reduced time employee I work 3 12 hour shifts back to back over night and have 4 days off per week and love it.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Oh it’s not? All the blocks I’ve accepted has been all deliveries. Delivering packages, food, things from GNC. I’m currently still active with Amazon Flex and I haven’t worked at all for weeks. But if your saying their is a way for Amazon Flex drivers to be able to work in the warehouse please explain how. Also thank you for watching!

[@chrisnewton8609]

@@IamDesireeSimone you can be hired for different warehouses . Amazon has several different kinds . Fulfilment , Distribution , Ect . If I'm correct you were hired for Distribution

[@chrisnewton8609]

The restrictions may be different for each type of building you work for . I know if u work in fulfillment u have to work at least 4 hours per week. Also if you're hired to deliver then you will only be able to pick up shifts you were train for . In the fulfillment centers I can see all the shifts available but can only pick up the ones I've been train for. The A to Z app for employee's Is probably the greatest thing about working for Amazon.

[@TheLifeHustle]

That is incorrect. What you are speaking of is an Amazon employee. Flex is independent contractors.

[@ForThingsRemembered]

So, I just did my first day, from the same facility up to the West Side of Indpls. 3.5 hours 26 Stop, 74 miles from start/finish, $76. After inlcuding cost of gas, milage reimburstment, FICA Tax, Income Tax, everything, I avg $15.74/Hr. In my opinion, compared to the long term wear and tear on your vechile (which is a lonterm liability) it's not worth it. Go work at your local gas station or Mcdonalds to make the same amount and still have flexibility of schedule. (Neither of which I plan on doing.)

[@DandyBeingTandi]

I decided the same thing. I can stay at Target for $15 an hour on the On Demand program, and choose my shifts there as well! My vehicle already has 200,000 miles 😂

[@JamesBriar-x7t]

Of course not.. I can tell by your comment you’re one of those people who will always find an excuse to convince yourself and others as to why you won’t do something. You remind me of someone I know who quit their job because they weren’t getting promoted after 4 months… they’ve been jobless for over a year now. Same vibes all excuses.

[@ForThingsRemembered]

@@JamesBriar-x7t Good thought but completely wrong, I'm retired and looking for something to do but it's got to be worth it. If I may make a suggestion, based upon your comment; it belays your spiritual state and your mental maturity. I'd have somebody proofread your comments for context and reading virtue before submitting them to better improve the reader's impression of you.

[@JamesBriar-x7t]

@ You’re right. My comment was unnecessarily hostile. I apologize

[@ibrahimgerges7299]

It's not a great job. I wasted 7 and a half hours on a 4.5-hour block today. On top of that, I paid for gas and insurance and added a lot of mileage to my car.

[@keviinschannel]

you’re supposed to return the packages to the warehouse. my first day i went an hour over. veteran drivers say to start heading back to the warehouse 30 minutes before the blocks ends and return the rest to them. i did it today. call support first and then return the packages to the warehouse. many people do this! others slaves themselves and volunteer for amazon.

[@daRealRoot]

Its worth it if you know how to run a route efficiently! There are times where the app will not show you the most effective sequence. You have to use your brain and run thr route the right way.. finish fast and it is worth it. Use up the entire projected time.. and then ita not worth it

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Exactly, thank you for that!

[@HonorRollFilmz]

facts, I finish 5hr blocks in like 3 and some change

[@geeshower]

I work as an Amazon delivery person in Japan! Let's do our best together!

[@unspokenrespect]

You think the conditions there are better?

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Oh cool, how is it like in Japan? Also thank you for watching!

[@Alcisco504]

You deserve a higher paying job! You are intelligent & full of positive energy! Go getchu some of that $$$$

[@IamDesireeSimone]

You are definitely right and I'm working on that! Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! Also thank you for watching!

[@YourDriverMike]

Great video! Reacting to this now!

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Thank you so much, I've watched plenty of your videos before starting any side hustle I've joined. I loved that video you just uploaded! Also what a fantastic series to start too! I appreciate this so much!!

[@justinstricklin7671]

when you calculating price per mile keep in mind truck drivers in company trucks get less than .50cpm so as a owner operator or contractor in a personal car i think anything over .50cmp is a win since gas is cheaper than diesel. Downside of things after expenses you really not making that much. In my area LR. AR all there is over nights at 70 dollars for 3.5 hrs so no over nights for me.

[@Pepecoin123]

Never get 3 hr blocks always 5hr usually 5 hr takes 3 hrs to do and higher pay

[@WackyWitchTV]

It seems so easy to deliver wherever you are located! Los Angeles SUCKS and it is so dangerous out here!

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Not that easy. Downtown areas sucks and the country sucks. Those two are the worst. Oh my gosh didn't know LA would be that bad for drivers.

[@Anthony-g6r3k]

Very informative video, good looking out Blue Ivy 😊

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Lol and thank you so much!

[@prp134]

For that package that had the yellow sticker over the barcode at 4:00, you can actually either type in the address, name or TBA number in the same search bar to find the stop number OR it’s actually easier if you scan that single QR code above where it says “cycle 1” that’s actually the one I use.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Oh wow thank you so much! I will try that next time! Also thank you for watching!

[@hienienguyen6766]

girl i am glad that you got everything done. i think it can be a bit scary when you are new to something like this. i am definitely going to try it and see.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Girl me too! Yes anything new can be intimidating but finishing it, you feel accomplished. Good and let me know how your experience is!

[@TheLastxtear]

A tip for everyone that does any type of personal delivery jobs. Make sure your vehicle is gas efficient. If you drive a car that called for premium gas and take it and do amazon flex that's just stupid and you wasting your time and money. You would be paying more in gas than getting money. I would recommend any type of hybrids, Hondas, or Toyotas best choices because you will be saving a much as possible. Oh and don't forget to calculate this into your budget. Gas, vehicle maintenance , and wear and tears. I seen a lot of new people going in and doing this and not noticing any of these factors. Then they wander why they don't make money.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Thank you for sharing!

[@WolfxxBite]

I've been doing Uber deliveries (food) but this seems much more streamlined (pick up at warehouse and just go drop off). I like that a lot better than having to wait for food to be finished at restaurants.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Yea their are definitely pros and cons for both. I say try it and see what you like. Thanks for watching!

[@oliverrojas3185]

Thanks, appreciate the extensive recording of your experience and tips on using supplemental apps to evaluate driver efficiency and record costs.

[@SaraHessXXIV]

I read some Reddit post on the Amazon flex subreddit where someone said they put the stop number on the package label like you did and they got in so much trouble by the supervisor because apparently you're not supposed to write on the label. Especially if they have to be redelivered for some reason. So when that person got back to the facility and they saw the writing on the label, they had to bring the packages inside and relabel the packages. It could be different per area though. IIRC someone in comments said they write on their package labels and no one has ever mentioned anything about it.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

oh wow I never knew that. I hope that never happens to me because writing the stop numbers has really helped. Thank you for sharing and watching!

[@jbworkman2218]

Great video I have been thinking about trying it. Thank you so much ! What I liked? your positive attitude and so detailed.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Aww thank you so much! You should definitely try it! Good Luck and tell me how it goes if you do!

[@keyboardwarria]

very well edited and informative video, thank you for sharing and keep up the hard work

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Thank you so much!

[@eternalenigma1628]

This is cool to see- I just started as one of the people who drives the vans. We also technically don't work for amazon but for different independent companies. It's a pro for me that I don't have to drive my own car, but a con that I will be working 10-11 hours with no choice of a shorter day except for hurrying up as much as possible. I love how you showed the screen because the app can be kind of complicated when you get a route with lots of options (such as a specific place to put the package other than the front door, people who need to sign but aren't home, or if the gps quits working).

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Thank you! That’s great but yea always pros and cons. Right the app can definitely be complicated. Thanks for watching!

[@cpdesigncad2018]

Loved this video! I will be doing my first route this weekend lol ohhh boy wish me luck!

[@dianacortez2424]

How was it? 😮 I'm thinking on doing it.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Thank you so much and how was it?

[@happytanking9985]

How was it?

[@highrawvegan]

lol @indulge in the knowledge . . . funny! Great video - awesome information! Thanks for allowing us to come along with you.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

lol Thank you!! Also thank you so much for watching!!!

[@citisoccer]

That's crazy. I do seasonal driving for UPS and the route is sooooo much better. Drive my car and usually do about 80-120 stops on avg, but in so much less time. Furthest I get from pickup is maybe 20 minutes. I do like how you're paid for your route, instead of hourly tho. 25 packages on my route and I'd make $75 in 30-40 minutes lol.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

I didn't know you can be an independent contractor with UPS and use your own car. Wow the furthest is only 20 minutes is not bad. Making $75 in 30-40 minutes sounds so much better though. Thank you for sharing!

[@JayeNSM]

Just did the sharpie method and OMG what a game changer!!! I finished my route 20 mins early!

[@Blkbeautee]

It's not worth it. My first trip was an hour from the warehouse and it took me longer to get home. I was in the country and the gps was all messed up because of the turn here on a private road with no name. I was on so many dirt roads and kept wondering is this safe? Not worth it.

[@super1988guy]

You can either scan the regular bar code or the QR code, either one should scan.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Thank you for letting me know!! Also thank you for watching!

[@TheoDog-bp1uj]

Short answer: No it’s not. Not after you spend money traveling to the pickup. Traveling to the destination to drop off which could be 40-50 miles out to then get started delivering for 4 1/2 hours at most usually. If you can snag the good contracts for 140 -200 you would be doing great. But that’s really rare now days with people using Amazon Bots to pick those up before any human possibly can.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Not every route is worth it. Thanks for watching!

[@kennedygardner7984]

I tried Amazon Flex for a little while and the 2 problems I had with it was not knowing the distance from the warehouse to the designated route. Which isn’t always too bad but can still be inconvenient for the pay. The other reason why I stopped was because I was doing deliveries with an average size sedan but each shift a few of my packages were larger boxes (car seats, dressers, etc) which made fitting the packages into my car quite the task.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Definitely inconvenient for the pay if the route is bad. Oh wow you were getting those type of large boxes, I never had that happen. I have a Chevy Cruze so pretty similar size but yours a bit larger. But yea these reasons would definitely make you stop doing Amazon Flex. Thank you for watching!

[@trailblazer8489]

These comments bout gas prices and other crap needs to report to a w2 ,slave all day and pay taxes. If you a TRU Independent Contractor you know the reward comes st the end of the year. I personally use a rental car, so maintenance never will be my issue. Yall must remember in order to make money, you gotta spend money!!! Keep grinding girly do what works for you❤❤❤❤

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Exactly! Thank you! I appreciate you for saying this! Also thank you for watching!

[@HonorRollFilmz]

Facts, thats all I'm saying. These folks wanna be robots all they life, they a never understand the real definition of the word "Hustla"

[@TeeAreSea]

Thx for being so transparent Desire …. ❤

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Aww of course!! Thank you for watching!

[@vgupton8942]

This helped me out alot!!! Thanks for all the tips.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Aww thank you so much! I am glad this helped! Thank you for watching!

[@nisaroberts9059]

Thank you for your feedback, thinking of getting a side hustle.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Thank you! Try it and thank you for watching!

[@IamDesireeSimone]

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[@easyeddie7755]

Just sign up for Flex, and this video was very helpful

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Oh good! Good luck with your first block! Thank you for watching!

[@NancySpears-tf2hz]

I do hate not knowing the route before accepting. My first route was Carmel which i didnt care for because of the congestion of traffic and very busy area. I did have a 4 hour with 40 pkgs. I just completed a Fishers run it was only 12 stops in 5 hours so i was actually done and home 2 hours early. I also have a chevy cruze and am a little wary of long routes do to the amount of pkgs.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Right, not knowing is so annoying. Oh hey! That was a lucky route for Fishers. Congrats and I hope when I do it again I get a route like that. Chevy Cruze twins lol. Yea those long routes are not fun. Thanks for watching!

[@alwaysfree7956]

I appreciate you showing us the insides of this before we got started thank you😊🎉

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Of course!!! Thank you for watching!

[@ajae_gee7712]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I’ll be applying for runs in the Atlanta area. Hopefully the waitlist isn’t too long.

[@arturyukhatov7827]

Hey man, are you already approved by now? Just wandering cause i'm on the list for over a month already.

[@norfoninsongunderson236]

Advanced Auto also has perk rewards that you can use at Shell Stations. I buy car parts, oil filters, and oil there every few weeks. The points will add up quickly throughout the year, and you can get anywhere up to $2-3 dollars off fillups. Buying your own oil will save you a ton, especially if u take it to Jiffy Lube/Pep Boys, etc. I usually pay $30 for an oil change here in NC. That's because i have my own oil.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Oh wow thank you for this information. Thats impressive! Also thank you for watching!

[@NoCapJayy]

the catch with this is most people drive with the same insurance they got when they bought their car, which you arent supposed to do. Most personal car insurance companies require you to purchase a commercial policy if you drive for a delivery company, and if you don't disclose that you drive for a company using your personal car like uber,lyft orAmazon Flex, your insurer may deny your claims and cancel your policy

[@IamDesireeSimone]

I did not know this, thank you for informing me. Also thank you for watching!

[@brianbaker5687]

better not have any claims then :)

[@IamDesireeSimone]

@@brianbaker5687 I don’t

[@brianbaker5687]

@@IamDesireeSimone I was referring to NoCapJayy's comment 😊

[@johnhawthorne4716]

We dont have all day to write numbers on our packages in the UK But best way is,just organize from small ,medium, to large packages in your car

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Wow that's interesting, I didn't know Amazon Flex was in the UK. Thank you for sharing!

[@__q__718]

I like how you put the packages out of sight so no one else can see them

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Of course! I want to treat people's packages how I would want mine treated! Thank you for watching!

[@sonickbeats6825]

Hey thanks you really broke this Amazon flex thing down, im not for this type of job, not knocking the hustle, but ima try it thanks to you!! Cuddos

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Thank you so much! Well if you do I hope your first day goes very well! Thank you for watching!

[@willhefner]

Your best bet is apply to the post office , parks department...etc you can get benefits an retire by when your 40 ..and get a nice monthly income ...dont waste your time with these companies. Trust me...ty

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Thank you for the resources, I will look into these places. Retiring by 40 would definitely be nice! I would never do Amazon Flex full time though. Thank you for watching!

[@ChristyDupree]

I’m currently on the wait list to deliver with Amazon Flex. I loved your video! Very informative! Thank you for posting!

[@IamDesireeSimone]

oh dang, well I hope they get you off soon! aww thank you so much!!!

[@amberearly-uj9nm]

I’m on the waitlist too, I hope to get starting soon

[@IamDesireeSimone]

I hope so too 🤞🏾

[@SoulTribe777]

I appreciate this video. Thank you!

[@Amberuzor]

Red neck areas where the house are deep in the woods with dirt roads are so scary esp early mornings/at night

[@IamDesireeSimone]

I agree 100%

[@Amberuzor]

@@mrrungood I don’t live no where near those areas

[@Ford1974]

Thanks for your great video! Very helpful!!

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Aww, you're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@sharleengibson766]

Great job the information was very helpful

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Thank you so much! Thank you for watching!

[@alex1vid]

The funny thing about Amazon, whether flex or delivery truck, is of all things, it SUCKS to drive home. Because your job is to drive. Weirdest thing...

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Yes the drive home is the worst part lol

[@stasha1984]

I do Amazon Flex in Tallahassee Florida and what I do like is that the routes are great because your not going out the way to deliver the packages, it’s literally neighborhood to neighborhood, what I have learned is to never deliver outside your schedule time because it’s a pain getting compensated. Anything 1099 it’s more money going out but do find a strategy to were your not spending more money than your making.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Oh that’s so nice, I wish ours was like that. That is true. Thank you for sharing and watching!

[@kjohnson6479]

Thank you SO much for this. 💖I’ve been considering Flex. This really helped me make my decision.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Aww great!!! Well I hope your first day goes very well! Thank you for watching!

[@laurahaineslittlehouseonth3819]

I go for my interview Friday for a dsp driver. Im nervous but love to drive. Thanks for info. I live near Dayton Ohio.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Heyy!! How was it? I hope you got the position and Thank you!

[@anthonyl6178]

Love the details, Love the energy!

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Aww thank you so much!! Thank you for watching!

[@carloizquierdo3313]

Not a smart move for someone looking for a job, for a side hustle fine and definitely having the right vehicle always help the bottom line

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Not full-time but good for a side hustles if it works for that person.

[@susanclayton819]

Super helpful video thank you girl!!

[@luckent47]

bezos prices it so that youre juuuust making enough to hang on and after all the bs you make $15 an hour. youre supposed to do these jobs so that you will learn your worth no matter what and realize that for the small hassle it takes to do your own marketing and research you can make three times as much running your own business, but you'll have to believe in yourself and actually do the hard part. which amazon does for you but then takes 2/3rds of the money. so just accept that not everything in life is easy but if you can get over yourself and believe you are just as good as anybody else, you can just start your own business and make more money.

[@philuntaysterlingsterling5046]

Thank you the right person so this message now its crunch time

[@momentum8640]

Thanks for sharing your view. It's only worth it if what you're earning is worth the time spent.

[@nyyanksny03]

this only works for people who have a bucket type car and is like a secondary car. this is wild if you use your newer car. she made about 40 bucks to 45 after taxes and gas.

[@beasha1819]

Thank you I haven’t signed up yet but I think you encouraged me to. Looking forward to seeing your videos

[@gheechiedan9299]

Very good video and analysis.

[@IamDesireeSimone]

Thank you so much! Thank you for watching!

[@alysia7756]

Wait so you have to go inside to verify your drivers license. I have social anxiety so I waited until someone came up to me but no one ever diid so I just left 😅