Anyone here ever work for Amazon or know someone that did?

[possibleparrot381]

I'm a package handler at UPS been one for 10 months I was curious what it's like at Amazon. Their application process is weird they don't even care about a resume or really an interview. When I was done it gave me times for today to come pick up my badge and show ID and whatever it's supposed to be a 30 minute session. If I didn't have a job already I'd appreciate the no standards but I'd like to find out more about the place. They pay a little better the insurance is so so and they offer more hours. It's probably more or less the same job I'd like to think it'd be a little easier I very rarely pick up a heavy Amazon box. Just wanted some thoughts if anyone had experience with them. I miss the union but I've never been fired from a job so I'd like to think I wouldn't be fired here lol

 

[burrheadd]

I'm a package handler at UPS been one for 10 months I was curious what it's like at Amazon. Their application process is weird they don't even care about a resume or really an interview. When I was done it gave me times for today to come pick up my badge and show ID and whatever it's supposed to be a 30 minute session. If I didn't have a job already I'd appreciate the no standards but I'd like to find out more about the place. They pay a little better the insurance is so so and they offer more hours. It's probably more or less the same job I'd like to think it'd be a little easier I very rarely pick up a heavy Amazon box. Just wanted some thoughts if anyone had experience with them. I miss the union but I've never been fired from a job so I'd like to think I wouldn't be fired here lol

You planning on staying part time forever

 

[Box Ox]

I'm a package handler at UPS been one for 10 months I was curious what it's like at Amazon. Their application process is weird they don't even care about a resume or really an interview. When I was done it gave me times for today to come pick up my badge and show ID and whatever it's supposed to be a 30 minute session. If I didn't have a job already I'd appreciate the no standards but I'd like to find out more about the place. They pay a little better the insurance is so so and they offer more hours. It's probably more or less the same job I'd like to think it'd be a little easier I very rarely pick up a heavy Amazon box. Just wanted some thoughts if anyone had experience with them. I miss the union but I've never been fired from a job so I'd like to think I wouldn't be fired here lol

I hear you might get an email that you're fired if you take a piss, don't meet an arbitrary performance metric or have been working for them for longer than they'd like.

Leaving UPS for Amazon when you don't have to would be a mistake unless you're just trying to make some money on the side. It's not a good career move and they'd have you by the balls from day 1.

 

[handleubb29392]

insurance is great but i don't see much point in staying if not interested in driving which i assume you are not.

 

[EverybodyLovesMike]

Even if your union is in bed with management, it would be wise to stick it out with UPS over Amazon. Don't do it.

 

[possibleparrot381]

I hear you might get an email that you're fired if you take a piss, don't meet an arbitrary performance metric or have been working for them for longer than they'd like.

Leaving UPS for Amazon when you don't have to would be a mistake unless you're just trying to make some money on the side. It's not a good career move and they'd have you by the balls from day 1.

I've never been fired before so I don't see that happening but I have thought about it. Union protection is nice but I'm not the one who needs it. Why I want to leave is different hours and more hours the pay just happens to be better.

 

[Box Ox]

I've never been fired before so I don't see that happening but I have thought about it.

There are lots of stories of hard working people like yourself who thought the same thing and were fired by Amazon for no good reason. If you're ever planning to do things like support a family or apply for a mortgage it's just not a great idea.

 

[possibleparrot381]

There are lots of stories of hard working people like yourself who thought the same thing and were fired by Amazon for no good reason. If you're ever planning to do things like support a family or apply for a mortgage it's just not a great idea.

That's a shame. I do see a lot of openings at the fulfillment center which is probably a horrible sign. I know it's not fun work but it can't be that bad. I know I'd have to care about their stupid numbers and rates unlike here.

 

[Box Ox]

That's a shame. I do see a lot of openings at the fulfillment center which is probably a horrible sign. I know it's not fun work but it can't be that bad. I know I'd have to care about their stupid numbers and rates unlike here.

Yep. Totally get where you're coming from though. My wait for a FT slot to open up was not a good time.

 

[possibleparrot381]

Yep. Totally get where you're coming from though. My wait for a FT slot to open up was not a good time.

I don't really want to drive and I especially don't want to be a supervisor so I kind of feel like I'm wasting my time here. Really I've only stayed because of spite for my a****** managers. Even with our small little hub I've seen people get promoted to driver within a year so that's good for them. if it doesn't work out with Amazon I don't really think I want to stay with UPS anyway it's hard work for this early af time we come in

 

[burrheadd]

I don't really want to drive and I especially don't want to be a supervisor so I kind of feel like I'm wasting my time here. Really I've only stayed because of spite for my a****** managers. Even with our small little hub I've seen people get promoted to driver within a year so that's good for them. if it doesn't work out with Amazon I don't really think I want to stay with UPS anyway it's hard work for this early af time we come in

Go on over to Amazon so you can continue
living in moms basement smoking weed and playing COD

 

[Box Ox]

I don't really want to drive and I especially don't want to be a supervisor so I kind of feel like I'm wasting my time here. Really I've only stayed because of spite for my a****** managers. Even with our small little hub I've seen people get promoted to driver within a year so that's good for them. if it doesn't work out with Amazon I don't really think I want to stay with UPS anyway it's hard work for this early af time we come in

Sounds like Amazon does make sense for you then.

 

[542thruNthru]

I've known plenty of people that have worked for Amazon. As much as you think you don't need the union, you have no idea how much it's actually protecting you right now. Amazon's production standards are off the charts and many people are let go or quit with in a few months because of it. UPS would be the same way if it wasn't for the union.

Amazon I believe also more than doubles the amount of injuries than any other company. So much so that there was a article online that Seattle actually had to change it's work comp insurance laws because they were screwing every other company in the area.

 

[542thruNthru]

Because of injury claims, Washington wants Amazon warehouses to pay higher workers’ comp premiums

To reflect the greater risk of injury to workers inside Amazon’s high-speed warehouses, Washington state officials propose charging the commerce giant a higher workers’ compensation premium for its fulfillment centers than for mechanized logging operations, law enforcement agencies, meatpacking...

www.seattletimes.com

 

[UnionStrong]

I don't really want to drive and I especially don't want to be a supervisor so I kind of feel like I'm wasting my time here. Really I've only stayed because of spite for my a****** managers. Even with our small little hub I've seen people get promoted to driver within a year so that's good for them. if it doesn't work out with Amazon I don't really think I want to stay with UPS anyway it's hard work for this early af time we come in

Sounds like you don’t want to work much

 

[DELACROIX]

I'm a package handler at UPS been one for 10 months I was curious what it's like at Amazon. Their application process is weird they don't even care about a resume or really an interview. When I was done it gave me times for today to come pick up my badge and show ID and whatever it's supposed to be a 30 minute session. If I didn't have a job already I'd appreciate the no standards but I'd like to find out more about the place. They pay a little better the insurance is so so and they offer more hours. It's probably more or less the same job I'd like to think it'd be a little easier I very rarely pick up a heavy Amazon box. Just wanted some thoughts if anyone had experience with them. I miss the union but I've never been fired from a job so I'd like to think I wouldn't be fired here lol

“South Park” had an episode on working for Amazon a couple of years ago...you want to take a gander...

Jeff Bezos was characterized as the butt head aliens from the very first “Star Trek” .. funny as hell...

The Hub Zombies was another winner...

 

[BadIdeaGuy]

Union protection is nice but I'm not the one who needs it.

That's the same as saying "insurance is nice, but I'm not the one who needs it."

Sooner or later.
You will wish you had the insurance.

Promise you.

 

[PT 4 Life]

Don’t do it. Yeah Amazon might make more, but they don't offer what ups does.

 

[PT 4 Life]

Btw how are you wasting your time at a job that gives your great benefits and pension. All for part time lol?

 

[eats packages]

nothing is stopping you from working at both companies incognito.