I was actually able to snag another Amazon shift, so expect another delivery vid soon! In the meantime, consider checking out Rocket Money to take control of your finances: rocketmoney.sjv.io/goherping
I’m glad you’re keeping track of mileage and expenses. Many gig workers end up owing the IRS a ton of money because they don’t keep accurate records. Many times the standard mileage rate is better, but not always. I have many tax clients who are shocked at the end of the year when they don’t get a refund. Hopefully you paid in estimated taxes so you don’t get hit with an underpayment of taxes penalty. But it looks like you’re doing a good job and are aware of what you’ve got going on.
I work at UPS and we live for picking up extra shifts because we get time and a half, but in recent months nothing has been available. Either customers are not buying items, or the company is getting smarter at getting packages delivered. We handle about 13% of Amazons packages and they are down from say 3 trailers a shift to one. I just think it's people not having money to spend. Anyway..great video. I'm sure it'll help those doing this type of work.
Amazon is using UPS less and less as they bring more delivery work in-house. I would not be surprised if they stop using UPS completely. Amazon has also cut back on its use of the Postal Service, though that won't disappear because only the Postal Service can reasonably handle some remote locations.
Based on your POV and my experience I'd say that Amazon is just another app from the gig economy, you can't live from that only, you need to do multi apping if you want to make decent amounts of cash.
I was screaming on my 4am block td first I had to drive 38 miles to Philly when I live in Delaware then my first 4 out of 6 stops were apartment buildings with wrong or no access codes called support to unable to deliver them for me cause the app was just kept making me call and text them then the support was no help so I just damaged a few of the packages out cause I live been standing outside of the building for 10 min app is a joke sometimes
Not Amazon related but is delivery job comparable , a driver for a popular pizza joint we made $60 to $130 in tips in a 8 hour shift on the weekends . Then you had your minimum wage . No tips your just meeting a company set goal of what sounds like under $1 per mile . That pizza place rocked
12:14 $3,581 net monthly income (including taxes AND vehicle maintenance) on a gross annual salary of $42,978!?? Bruh I used to make $61,800 and my monthly net was $3,400 after only taxes. I refuse to believe state taxes can vary that drastically wtf
22.50 is rather bad as a 10-99 job. No benefits, no healthcare, no 401k. consider those in your pay where a company normally covers it is going to be a challenge. The video did a good job looking at the cost of wear and tear on the vehicle. However failed to cover long term costs with a tesla, like battery degradation, chassis ware; insurance increase (due to commercial use). Amazon flex might be worth it if you made 40-50$ on hour to cover insurance, expenses, other costs that are long term. Relating, a much better 10-99 job is selling insurance. Cold calling, digital marketing, a good sales attitude can bring upwards of several figures annually. Most insurance companies have residual pay for reoccurring annual clients. Meaning you could your last years check on top of your current up to 5 years. Think one sale averages 500$, two a day is easy work. Downsides to insurance you work the days your clients want. #Mon-sun
I seem to get 3 different types of routes... either the super rural stuff where I have to use USFS roads and throw the truck into 4LO to reach each customer, the super dense locker-heavy routes with like 400 packages where the totes in my bed and the entire cab except my lines of sight are just filled to the brim, or the industrial runs... of the three, I absolutely abhor the industrial runs. Flex is my fallback when I'm out of work as a trucker... I'm used to bumping docks. Didn't think those customers could get any worse, but alas... "knock on door 5, do not leave package unattended" doesn't fucking work when the customer refuses to open door 5, refuses to answer the phone, refuses to take delivery of the package, etc. etc. and then bitches to Amazon because their package got returned to the station due to nondeliverability
If that happens you need to look on the other side for another qr code. Theres usually 2. On flex routes you scan each package individually where i work.
I assume you mean when I got held up at the warehouse - that block of packages just wasn't put into the system by mistake, so it kept causing a loading error. but yeah, I used to have to scan each package individually, now you can just scan the big yellow bag QR code, and then any overflow
Hey man! Loved the video. It's fascinating to see and hear of all these details you kept track of. And also, the color of your car ROCKS! I love the matte finish, too (I think that's what it is?)
So he earned less than $1 per mile that whole year 🙄 For the people that don't know this is the transportation industry. You get paid per mile not per hour. Average cost per mile of driving a vehicle is $0.58 your goal should be making at least three times that. On Uber Eats and doordash I only accept deliveries that pay minimum $3 per mile.
2:12 head over here 😂 I love you name your like the grinding xp live type of Chanel now tbh I like it your always showing the truth even when it's not fair ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Love the video. I didn't even know Amazon had this program until I watched your videos. I love Amazon and like when I get to order from them. Never had a problem with any delivery. You have a cool car btw
driving is like the most fun thing ever lol. though also a lot of commercial miles from the last business I ran for a few years. involved a lot of short distance travel and local pickups/dropoffs
my favorite started as Amazon, but now it's definitely Uber passengers. if i could do anything, it would just be back to back Amazon Fresh grocery blocks. like, id love to knock out three 2 hours shifts a day of that, but it's really hard to snag them
@@druuudruuu6804 engine breaking causes wear to the motor and transmission unnecessarily. Breaks are wear items. It's cheaper to change breaks than to replace motor and transmission.
Still is useful where more control is needed tho ? so you advise not to engine brake for fun, but only for emergencies on slippery roads for ex ? or is the benefit of engine braking negligible ? @@Bass_attack7755
I was actually able to snag another Amazon shift, so expect another delivery vid soon! In the meantime, consider checking out Rocket Money to take control of your finances: rocketmoney.sjv.io/goherping
Have you made anything from this channel?
Yes he has @@Uhhlaneuh
Your map is a picture of a penis lmfao 🤣😂😂😅
"I've made this map" Shows phallic drawing
That 'rough map' looking a little sus 🤔😂
I’m glad you’re keeping track of mileage and expenses. Many gig workers end up owing the IRS a ton of money because they don’t keep accurate records. Many times the standard mileage rate is better, but not always. I have many tax clients who are shocked at the end of the year when they don’t get a refund. Hopefully you paid in estimated taxes so you don’t get hit with an underpayment of taxes penalty. But it looks like you’re doing a good job and are aware of what you’ve got going on.
Does Amazon send you mileage during tax season?
"I'll do many things for $70/hr" 💀💀🤣
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Includes kiss the dogs ass?
I work at UPS and we live for picking up extra shifts because we get time and a half, but in recent months nothing has been available. Either customers are not buying items, or the company is getting smarter at getting packages delivered. We handle about 13% of Amazons packages and they are down from say 3 trailers a shift to one. I just think it's people not having money to spend. Anyway..great video. I'm sure it'll help those doing this type of work.
oh interesting. i asked a couple people that pack the amazon orders, and they have noticed a decrease in volume
Amazon is using UPS less and less as they bring more delivery work in-house. I would not be surprised if they stop using UPS completely. Amazon has also cut back on its use of the Postal Service, though that won't disappear because only the Postal Service can reasonably handle some remote locations.
I believe your right. @@R32R38
Hey man just wanted to comment and say I really like your videos, not just these gig jobs but your videos in general. I hope you keep on making them!
thank you for breaking all this down! i'm fascinated by the gig-exclusive way of working
Based on your POV and my experience I'd say that Amazon is just another app from the gig economy, you can't live from that only, you need to do multi apping if you want to make decent amounts of cash.
Nice to find another RUclipsr involved in this type of work who’s also in the Raleigh area
I was screaming on my 4am block td first I had to drive 38 miles to Philly when I live in Delaware then my first 4 out of 6 stops were apartment buildings with wrong or no access codes called support to unable to deliver them for me cause the app was just kept making me call and text them then the support was no help so I just damaged a few of the packages out cause I live been standing outside of the building for 10 min app is a joke sometimes
Not Amazon related but is delivery job comparable , a driver for a popular pizza joint we made $60 to $130 in tips in a 8 hour shift on the weekends . Then you had your minimum wage . No tips your just meeting a company set goal of what sounds like under $1 per mile . That pizza place rocked
12:14 $3,581 net monthly income (including taxes AND vehicle maintenance) on a gross annual salary of $42,978!?? Bruh I used to make $61,800 and my monthly net was $3,400 after only taxes. I refuse to believe state taxes can vary that drastically wtf
22.50 is rather bad as a 10-99 job. No benefits, no healthcare, no 401k.
consider those in your pay where a company normally covers it is going to be a challenge. The video did a good job looking at the cost of wear and tear on the vehicle. However failed to cover long term costs with a tesla, like battery degradation, chassis ware; insurance increase (due to commercial use).
Amazon flex might be worth it if you made 40-50$ on hour to cover insurance, expenses, other costs that are long term.
Relating, a much better 10-99 job is selling insurance. Cold calling, digital marketing, a good sales attitude can bring upwards of several figures annually. Most insurance companies have residual pay for reoccurring annual clients. Meaning you could your last years check on top of your current up to 5 years.
Think one sale averages 500$, two a day is easy work. Downsides to insurance you work the days your clients want. #Mon-sun
I seem to get 3 different types of routes... either the super rural stuff where I have to use USFS roads and throw the truck into 4LO to reach each customer, the super dense locker-heavy routes with like 400 packages where the totes in my bed and the entire cab except my lines of sight are just filled to the brim, or the industrial runs... of the three, I absolutely abhor the industrial runs. Flex is my fallback when I'm out of work as a trucker... I'm used to bumping docks. Didn't think those customers could get any worse, but alas... "knock on door 5, do not leave package unattended" doesn't fucking work when the customer refuses to open door 5, refuses to answer the phone, refuses to take delivery of the package, etc. etc. and then bitches to Amazon because their package got returned to the station due to nondeliverability
Nice to see what the drives pov is.
Thank you, nice video.
Nice way of over lapping your income by multiplying resources in to a short time period.
the brz downshifting explained was so good, and satisfying (hawt) vid example. Who knew you can drive stick!
Have you ever delivered a protractor to someone
If that happens you need to look on the other side for another qr code. Theres usually 2. On flex routes you scan each package individually where i work.
I assume you mean when I got held up at the warehouse - that block of packages just wasn't put into the system by mistake, so it kept causing a loading error. but yeah, I used to have to scan each package individually, now you can just scan the big yellow bag QR code, and then any overflow
@@GoHerping I drive for a dsp making around 20.50 with bonuses you'd probably do better doing that
@@geodude6244what’s a dsp?
Hey man! Loved the video. It's fascinating to see and hear of all these details you kept track of. And also, the color of your car ROCKS! I love the matte finish, too (I think that's what it is?)
Yall not going to mention the shape of the route...
In my area we get full time all the hiurs u want
It's probably better to be a delivery driver for UPS. I hear the pay is great and it's an amazing job
It also doesn't account for rent and car payments.
So he earned less than $1 per mile that whole year 🙄
For the people that don't know this is the transportation industry. You get paid per mile not per hour. Average cost per mile of driving a vehicle is $0.58 your goal should be making at least three times that.
On Uber Eats and doordash I only accept deliveries that pay minimum $3 per mile.
2:12 head over here 😂 I love you name your like the grinding xp live type of Chanel now tbh I like it your always showing the truth even when it's not fair ❤❤❤❤❤❤
You went thru 3 sets of tires in 4 years damn
So he work 10.5 hr for 30 days for 9000 plus
Love the video. I didn't even know Amazon had this program until I watched your videos. I love Amazon and like when I get to order from them. Never had a problem with any delivery. You have a cool car btw
thanks!
Theee is no raxes on that amount of miles furvtgar pay between ohines and other exoenses
2:07 funny shape
Forgot 15k miles of depreciation on a $45,000 list price car
vehicle values are depreciated on your taxes. well, my taxes, at least lol
How much vehicle loan interest/opportunity cost and depreciation?
David does Amazon flex in Spokane and all deliveries send David into remote dirt roads in eastern Washington where David risk getting shot?
More interested in how you put 90k miles on your car in 4 years NOT driving for amazon?
driving is like the most fun thing ever lol. though also a lot of commercial miles from the last business I ran for a few years. involved a lot of short distance travel and local pickups/dropoffs
Damn those were some cool
Lizards. I hope this man didn’t lose his way
i thought about doing it until i remembered i live in Baltimore
lol. yeahh, I'd pass there..
awesome video Alex! im trying to get into uber, are you able to make more uber videos?
lol clicked on a random video on my homepage and seen the area youre from. You have probably delivered to my house before XD
it's definitely possible lol
Yess sir
U back
That’s like $100 a day
yeah pretty much
what is the best driving job you have/ had/ want to have?
my favorite started as Amazon, but now it's definitely Uber passengers. if i could do anything, it would just be back to back Amazon Fresh grocery blocks. like, id love to knock out three 2 hours shifts a day of that, but it's really hard to snag them
@@GoHerping thank you
u got the PP route
That doesn't cover wear and tear. I'm sure breaks on tesla ain't cheap
There's literally a section called "total cost of car wear and tear"
@@muffin4771 and?
Did you hear what he said? He's over 100k with the same set of brakes from the factory 😂
Hope yt works longterm
They made you take a gun shaped route? Weird
Your tiny business of one person is actually called a sole proprietorship
what the deuce
remember that is all without benefits, not worth your time for the time being on the road.
Engine breaking is bad for the motor lol 😆
why ? it looks like its being done right in the video., nothing extreme
@@druuudruuu6804 engine breaking causes wear to the motor and transmission unnecessarily. Breaks are wear items. It's cheaper to change breaks than to replace motor and transmission.
Still is useful where more control is needed tho ? so you advise not to engine brake for fun, but only for emergencies on slippery roads for ex ? or is the benefit of engine braking negligible ? @@Bass_attack7755
it'll cause more longterm wear, but it's better than your brakes overheating in the short term while performance driving
engine braking shouldn't do damage to your vehicle if you do it correctly, that's just a myth I'm pretty sure.
Well why would rocket money pay you again when you just did an ad for free brother. Know your worth queen
I can pick up cans along the road and make more than this.
How does this young kid afford a Tesla?
He work and don't worry ab how others afford stuff he just goes and gets it done
HAHHAHHAAAHAH THE ROUTE LOOKS LIKE --
do u still do animal videos
i do not
The map looks like a pp
Hey from Inverness 🏴
Shouldn't your channel be called Noherping.
And if not why not?
Still subscribing tho.😊
bro you drove in a knob.
WAHAHA I WS THE 24th ONE TO LIKE
Can you do an ancestry DNA test