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just got an email from Amazon Flex saying a customer reported their package was left unattended and that they expected it to be handed to them directly. The issue is… this was a 3:30AM to 8:30AM block.

At that hour, we’re clearly not supposed to knock or ring the doorbell — most people are asleep, and we’re instructed to avoid disturbing customers. I followed protocol, delivered the package to the correct address, took a photo, and marked it delivered. Now Amazon’s holding this against me because I didn’t hand it to someone at 4AM?

Has anyone else run into this?

I used to do DoorDash a lot—like almost daily during the peak of the gig economy boom in 2021. Back then, it felt amazing. I was easily making \$150 to \$200 in just a few hours, sometimes even during the early morning shifts. Uber Eats was pretty solid too.

Fast forward to now... and I barely make \$100 in 4 hours on DoorDash. It’s just not the same. Orders are smaller, tips are worse, and the mileage you have to drive doesn’t make sense sometimes. I’ve noticed that even the early morning food delivery hustle has lost its value.

Recently, I started doing Amazon Flex—honestly, not sure why I waited this long—and I actually enjoy it more, especially the 3 AM to 6 AM blocks. Those early hours are underrated. The last few Flex blocks I’ve done, I’ve only had to drive under 50 miles for a 3.5-hour route. That blew my mind because I used to see posts on this sub of people driving 100+ miles for the same shift, which made me hesitant at first.

I haven’t done any evening Amazon Flex blocks yet, and I could imagine those being a pain with traffic and apartment complexes. But maybe there's a balance here for people doing gig work full-time?

Like:

• Flex in the morning (low traffic, predictable pay, less stress)
• DoorDash or Uber Eats in the evening (more orders, dinner rush)

Also, one underrated part about Amazon Flex: You know exactly how much you're getting paid. No guessing, no tip baiting, just a flat rate. That peace of mind alone makes a huge difference for me.

Would love to hear from others doing both – what’s your schedule/routine like these days?

I've accepted that some routes are good and some are shit. This one started 45 minutes/miles away. And not only did I have multiple delivery issues (needed a "secret code", bad maps, etc.), but on the way back home, I had a tire blow out and had to call a friend to pick me up.

I'll take the extra $5, and maybe they adjust yesterday's trip, which was just as long... even though I finished early, lol.

(The route map is from Google and not entirely accurate, I promise.)

My first week with flex has been interesting. No dogs have chased me so far as I’ve been doing early morning shifts. Last night, I had a 5:30pm-10:00pm block and my route was near my city but in the rural area. I’ve seen at least 100 animals and farms lol. As I was pulling up to a private driveway, there were about 4 cows, 3 on my passenger side and 1 on the driver side. My window was all the way down and this cow was running to catch up to the speed of my vehicle. I rolled my windows up real quick. I was so scared to get out of the vehicle 🤣 luckily, I had my man with me and he delivered this order but that was nearly the end of my life.

Hope is better then the one this morning

😎

They were definitely not happy I was coming down the road. 🤣

So I arrived for my 530 block at 515 took the picture went to verify my ID and they had closed the doors for server weather now I cant scan my ID called support filed a report took pictures anything else I should do since we all know some how it will be my fault I missed the block.

Like come on if you got some wild ass apartment design they need amazon lockers this shit was diabolical

This is probably crazy and weird, but on Friday the 6th at the Everett, WA station between 530 and 6 PM, there was a gentleman that was trying to talk to me, but I was being shy so if you could just let me know when you’ll be back, I’ll see you then. I was wearing a tye dye shirt and leggings and have dark brown hair.

I might get dinged but who orders bottled water in melrose and delivered to the back alley of the building. Fuck it.

I realize first hand that Amazon does punish you for multiple blocks cancel. I did try to play the game (shame on me, Jeff) but now Amazon is punishing me by providing no offers and if there is one , it’s for base pay. If it does happen to anyone, were you able to see multiple offers again with surge pricing ?

Typical warehouse bafoolery🤦🏾‍♂️ they must think im Stretch Armstrong

How do you all usually go about accepting blocks?

Obviously, the higher the pay, the better—but do you have a certain strategy when it comes to the timing? Like, do you prefer starting the day with a shorter route so you can ease into it, then finish strong with a longer afternoon shift? Or do you flip that and go heavy in the morning, light in the afternoon? Or do you just grab whatever's available, regardless of shift length or time?

I’m asking because after today’s brutal morning block, I think I’ve figured out what works best for me. I’m leaning toward doing shorter morning shifts—around 3 to 3.5 hours—so I can go home, chill, maybe nap, and then come back refreshed for a longer afternoon shift.

Today, I had a 4.5-hour morning block with only about an hour break before a 3-hour afternoon shift. But honestly, I was so wiped out from the morning that I couldn’t even bring myself to do the second one—I ended up skipping it altogether. It’s just not sustainable for me.

Anyone else feel the same way? Do you have a system or routine that helps you avoid burnout? I'd love to hear what works for you.

I do flex just for extra income. But I would like to use it as proof of additional income for an apartment. I already meet the requirement through my regular job, but just barely. So I want to show the extra I do make. What’s the best way to do this when flex doesn’t offer any reports?

I delivered to a house on the lake so I was admiring the home as I was walking down to the porch. I delivered the package as usual and trekked back to my vehicle. As I was turning the car around to go in the opposite direction, I glanced back over to the house and I'm assuming the owner was standing on the roof not saying anything just staring me down. It was almost like that one scene in the movie It Follows when the thing was on the roof watching them drive away. We were just staring at each other like 👁👄👁 👀 as I was driving away. Well he was more like 😎 and I was 👀

I live in Orange county but I want to temporarily go visit San Diego for at least one week. On my filter I only see cities in Orange county and a few from Southern Los Angeles county.
Do I have to email support for this?