I worked for Amazon part time for about three years in total. The good : payments always on time, great softwares, good managers. The bad : constant surveillance, no job safety, hard to get hours.
Amazon flex just re opened for new drivers in my market and applied right away! I also drive for spark so between doing the $18 hour jobs with Amazon flex and spark both high paying I know I can now make between $150-200 a day easy in my market 😊
Bots save times, if got something to do, can't seat behind a phone looking for blocks, bots can't get the ones u desire too, that $18 an hour isn't bad either sometimes u get to finish early, your hourly pay becomes more, when finish early
Great video for people who don't want pasengers!!! I may look into flex for a day during the week. I only do weekend passengers, so my week is wide open for whatever!!!
If you want to get into the game you must adapt and use bots. Do not let the Amazon threat of being deactivated if caught keep you from banking. It's obvious they are clearly not deactivating anyone because it is impossible to be caught by Amazon. They can suspect but they will never have 100% conclusive proof of anyone using block catchers.
Thank you so much for sharing such a useful video! I'm just curious about one quick question. Whether it must deliver packages by their order number, or can you deliver in another order like 1-3-2 if it's quicker than 1-2-3?
Great question. Yes, you can drop the packages in any order. If you skip the sequence in the app itinerary, you just need to tell the app (in the itinerary) that you are navigating to drop X. Amazon will try to route you in a circle, so sometimes it is easier to improvise based on roads, traffic, etc. Glad you enjoyed the video!!
Thanks for the info question your blocks have per hr. Pay & time frame but how do you know mileage? Do you only get mileage after excepting? Just signed on haven't done a run yet waiting for background check to complete.
You don’t know in advance. It’s like a box of chocolate, you never know if it will be easy or hard. Or how many packages, or how far you will drive. The Amazon logistics is pretty good about the time estimate. I finish early more often than late. Good luck. If you get a bad run first time out, try again. Bad blocks happen, but they are random.
Yes, you can definitely schedule two blocks a day. I believe you can schedule three blocks a day depending on the length of the block. I think the limit Amazon places is on the number of hours. You can schedule per week. But I’m not 100% sure on the weekly limit as I don’t do it enough to go over 40 hours. But I am sure you can do two and possibly three blocks a day.
In going to give you guys a secret... there's multiple reasons why you're not seeing the blocks. One being the amazon employees. They like to hook up their own people and screw up the entire process. Two... people are using bots. How do i know? I used one before. I got tired of being beat out so i got one. Then boom... i get a block paying $150 for 3 hours. And three... you have to know their schedule when they post blocks. I'm available all day so o usually start checking around 12pm to 2pm. That's if i don't have one reserved. If i do, i finish it fast so i can catch the next wave around 6:30. Guaranteed $120 a day and i do it 7 days a week. 😆
There have been a lot of comments about the bots on this thread. And well, I won’t confirm or deny if I use one, everything that has been said it’s pretty much true. If you really wanna get the good blocks, you have to cheat and use a bot. It is nearly impossible to get them manually, but not completely impossible. And of course it’s against the rules, but probably very hard to detect. Thanks for commenting I really appreciate it.
@Canelito flexomatic is an option. I highly suggest setting up an Amazon account just for flexing as the app may need your password to impersonate you on the Amazon side
Bro I doubt I’m in your area but how do you even score with a bot without being detected? And what bot do you use? I’m iOs and I see they have more of them for android. Just curious.
@@Chandlaman flexomatic or flexer for iOS. Just be careful and have an Amazon account just for flexing because the app will need your password. So I wouldn’t use an Amazon account with a credit card on it
@@SideGigGuy hmm, i wonder if that’s even possible for me since i think my amazon account is linked with my flex. dang. thank you for informing me though.
Not possible to schedule anymore, all station release their blocks for same beginnings time and next shift you expected is half hour before you finish current in hand
That’s a bummer. Each area is a little different, in the area I live now, I can see same day and next day. And of course if you have the higher status you get access to preferred scheduling, but I don’t have that anymore.
Right!! That’s the best. I’ve been getting some good ones again. I think the part timers have paid down their credit cards from the holidays, or they have gotten their tax refund. IDK 🤷♂️ just glad it is busier!! Thanks for commenting
@@SideGigGuy haha ya that was last year in Michigan I live in Ohio and my first block since last year is scheduled for 2 15 today , it’s a 72 dollar 3 and a half block I tried and missed getting a 3hour 109.00 $ block this morning I missed it several times I swear they are using the Bot app because it was absolute milliseconds before it was gone , Insane
How do u find the locations of the warehouses? I live in Seattle and there’s so many but I don’t want to select one that’s on the other side of Seattle than where I live
Great question. I’ll use Google maps, and just put the station code letters into the search. Most of them will show up. I think there is also a Reddit article that contains it all but you might have to search for that.
That is a bummer. Are there other nearby zones that open earlier? Sometimes, I will dash in the zone two north of me because they have a popular “all night” restaurant.
I have a question I'm applying for a transfer, if successful, would I still be able to work at the previous location if the new location doesn't have a shift available?
I don’t know. But I don’t think so. I’m also in the process of moving, so I might have more information in a month. Whichever one of us learns the answer first, we agree to let the other know.. yes??
Hi there I made an Amazon account on Amazon flex but app keeps on saying we will let you once available in your area. Instead lot of people already working in my area. Any suggestions Thanks
It sounds like you’re on the dreaded waiting list. There’s no good answer for this, sometimes it’s only a few days sometimes it’s a few months, and my case when it comes to spark or Instacart it’s forever so far. I’ve been on both waiting lists for over two years. I’ve reapplied, and still nothing.
There is a lot of random refreshing. But usually within a few hours of the block start. Sometimes, it is within a few minutes of start time, so if you see this happening, you may want to camp out near the station. Each site is different. For me, waking at 3-4am got me the best money for morning routes
how do you click refresh so fast? I think on my cell phone for a few seconds after pressing, and if you press it many times, the inscription comes out, you pressed it many times.
I like to call that being tapped out. And yes that happens after about an hour of refreshing nonstop. Very annoying. Do you think Amazon come up with a better way of scheduling blocks?
Most times the larger flex blocks get transferred to Flex Vans if you didn’t know cuz why pay y’all $170 when the total for a flex van route is $230 $235 if step van and in addition they’ll already have stops cuz we do abt 190 stops for $50 more
I’m in the Houston Market and it’s hard just to get a block regardless of pay. I just accept whatever finally pops up after 10 minutes of refreshing and getting beat out for blocks!
@@Mrsdanidenise if your doing full time, go to ups personal driver, for seasonal , good money for a couple of months, because my job is literally draining me, I have to go, any suggestions?
Yeah, it is probably all relative to the least they can pay and still get drivers. We do have cheap gas, just over $3.00 a gallon. Thanks for the comment! 🤓
Does the app tell you where the warehouse is? I have no idea where this place is and I'm afraid of accepting a block and not knowing where the warehouse is. Thanks.
Google maps. Punch in Amazon and the three letter code of warehouse. (Like vga). If Google maps doesn’t help, straight up google it first. The app won’t give you the address to the warehouse unless you assign yourself a pick up there.
Are you ever able to book 2-3 blocks a day with this strategy or how many blocks a day do you do on the days you work? Are there days that are busier than other days?
You can definitely book 2-3 blocks a day. I know people who do this. Not me. But they usually do two 5 hour blocks, with a 2-3 hr block in the middle. 1: 4a-8a 2: 10a-1p 3: 2p-7p. It’s hard work, not for me.
@@SideGigGuy i just got on and see its very hard to get the $100+ blocks. But ive done 3. Have yet to see one in the $150+ range. Still learning the app tho. Im in dallas. I do thus with instacsrt and uber
Plus i know ppl that have bots just fishing for blocks for them. They can set time frame, per hour and minimum. Sounds nice but idk if its worth it yet to risk my account getting flagged and deactivated
@SideGigGuy It is impossible to determine who's using a bot so Amazon relies on threats of being deactivated if caught, which will never happen. If you want to play the game, you must use bots or be left behind.
@@Livewild779 oh, sorry, I misunderstood. You might want to check their website, but I believe they required at least a four-door car. Check the AmazonFlex website. However, I get your point, and there’s probably ways around that. For example, when I pick up, Amazon has no idea what vehicle I’m actually in, they do an identity check that it’s me with my face.
@@Livewild779 from Amazon website. If you are delivering Prime Now orders, you can use any car that can safely and reliably transport Amazon orders to customers. If you are delivering Amazon.com orders, you'll need to use a 4-door, mid-sized sedan or larger vehicle, such as a truck with a covered bed, SUV, or a van that can safely and reliably transport Amazon orders to customers. Smaller cars and trucks with open beds do not qualify.
In this case, yes. 3am Monday morning. I don’t think this is a great video, but I was just so frustrated, because I can usually grab one, and was trying to make a video in successfully grabbing one. But it seems my failure was pretty good. 😂
I’ve never done spark. But flex is pretty easy, at least the warehouse part is most of the time. Anywhere from 1-50 stops, usually about 7-9 stops per hour. And usually finish the block early.
@@monetthood2770 yes. In fact, you also get the full pay if the don’t have a route for you. Which happens occasionally. I’d say 5% of the time. You stand around for 30 minutes and then the app tells you that you can leave, full pay.
No you cannot. You can be terminated for using any automated block grabber like flexer and flexomatic. And while I don’t endorse block grabbers, they are effective and likely hard to detect.
The thing I am concerned about, concerning the flex app, is that you do not know how many miles you are traveling, or what areas you are really going to, from the start, correct? And if so, how do you handle that, and how do you incorporate that into being worth picking your block? Thanks for the tips!
That’s right! It’s like a box of chocolate, you never know what you will get. For me it seems like: 10% punishment, 70% average or easy, and 20% no route but still paid. So, overall, I like it.
You get good and bad blocks. The more miles you have to drive the less packages you get. A few blocks are terrible ie 100 miles for $60. It's part of the job. Sometimes they pay you for just showing up.
@@olivierauberger that’s right, they aren’t all bad. You may have gotten a bad one first time out. I love it when they have no routes and you get full pay for no work!!
Choose the location that’s has more organization and keeps you in a good area. I never go over 3 to 4 hours blocks depending on the station. I only work with 3 stations because of the area it takes me. If you work over your shift time, call in and let them know so you can be paid the difference. Also, tell them the issues you faced. They can’t fix a problem they don’t know about.
Some of the Amazon drivers said if you pay some Indians who work inside Amazon wearhouse $50 to $100 a week, they will reserve those high pay orders . I didn't believe them saying that first but when I saw some drivers got them when they are not even online . That's insane
Do u notice that if u reserve a block then cancel it (even hours before it begins), u won't see another block in that same time frame again? Say it's 2pm, I see a block drop for 5PM and I reserve it, then immediately drop it, I won't see another block that starts at 5pm for the rest of the day.
@@SideGigGuy yea supposedly it happens often. From what I've heard, it's the system's way of saying "Well, if u dropped a block from 2pm-5pm (for example), u must not be available during those times. So we'll only show you blocks starting after 5pm". Which does make sense. Otherwise, the only reason you'd drop a block and get another in the same time slot would be to try getting a higher payout. So I can see why they'd have smthng like that in place.
Thanks for the information, I didn’t see exactly the block that I refused, but what you said, that I can’t see a single block at all from now on, I think that’s not the case. I'll check.
I was looking for blocks, I haven’t work for 2 weeks. I wanted time with my children. For the first time I got a block from 7:15 am - 10:15 am 3hrs for 105 $35/hr 🙏🏻
You are responsible for paying all your federal and state taxes at the end of the year. You also need to set aside 15.3% for the self employment tax. But all that is after you subtract the mileage deduction of 65.5 cents per mile.
I’ve heard there’s softwares that can help you snag those high paying blocks in milliseconds but if the Amazon flex app suspects you’re using them you can be terminated.
Thanks 4 the info. Gonna Try this but Amazon's MIN. Should be $25hr. You're Running your Own Vehicle info the Ground, Sure this is Contract Work Sooo No Benefits?? Yeah the Average needs 2b Easily like $25hr!
I agree. Depending on where you live, it could be more. Also, except for the bad blocks, most of the time I finish early. And, if there are no routes available, which happens about 10% of the time, you can go home and still get paid the full amount. This happened two Monday’s in a row.
Thank you very much for this comment, because it gives me the opportunity to share my point of view. I like being an independent contractor. I like the flexibility of not being an employee. It worries me when I see states like New York and California pushing for employee status. Becoming an employee means you are a lot more beholden to your employer, then as an independent contractor. as an employee, there would probably be a lot more expectations and responsibilities, and I don’t want that anymore. I’m perfectly fine being my own boss. However, there is your side as well that we don’t get paid much and we don’t get any benefits. All we have is freedom.
This job is definitely not worth it at base pay. Tried it out recently and drove 120 miles for $89. Safety issues with dogs and people and your car takes a beating. I see people scooping these base pay offers in my area like they're gems when in reality you are lending Amazon your vehicle and delivering their packages for free after expenses.
Good question. A big part is volume. A smaller part is the economy of Atlanta. But one part is the drivers have gamed their systems. They don’t take a lower base and they will encourage other drivers not to. There will always be drivers who settle for 18, but this warehouse pushes out hundreds of runs a day. So they have to have surge payments. They also overbook a lot. So sometimes drivers leave with no route and still get paid.
You could try refreshing at different times of the day, even if you don’t intend to work, you could see if they offer incentives at different times. Also, it could be the area working in, but most areas have overflow and increased rates.
The system is stupid, plain and simple. We shouldn't have to keep refreshing to get blocks, you should be able to see other blocks that are available once you've selected one and you should be able to log off on your own if you don't deliver all your packages within the block time and not have to wait for them to log you off and scan in all the packages you returned before you can get back to the main screen.
Their vest policy varies from station to station. Publicly, they say all you need to do is ask for a vest and they’ll give you one. However, that vest might just be an orange safety vest usually at my station on Mondays they get a fresh supply of Amazon, blue vests, but they go quickly. Thanks for commenting!!
stupid incompatible tech. like what's the point of putting up Blocks if they honestly dont exist for the thousands of people who want them? A better tech is to divide these flexible employees into groups, and to each group, supply more than enough blocks to get to choose from. this idea will eliminate this problem
You are spot on. And Amazon tries to do this with their ranking system, although, even the best of the best still don’t get offers that good sent directly to them. That’s what they should do, their best delivery partners should get the best pay, not just random chance.
Not Checking another man's pockets but it's Public & if you can Afford a $1/4 of a BILLION "Yacht"(bezos)Then your Workers Should Easily be Making $30hr in 2022!!
Yea... actually after doing Amazon flex for a week, I realized most of us are only minimum wage workers. Take into account all the gas cost, the average $18-25/hr comes out to only $13-18/hr. Plus it beats the shit out of your car if you're really pulling a 40 hour work week. You're on the road risking your life for this company every block and your insurance rates are going to go up too if they know you're delivering.... main while Amazon got us doing ALL THIS for minimum wage. McDonald's employee get paid more! Lol
Trash! I did it people that think they making good money just dint know how to add ALL the numbers...I CAME IN A STEADY $12.80 TO $16.80 after all considerations (for average $18.57hr jobs $65/3.5hrs or $55/3hrs) took me exactly what they said
I live in a metro area. When I started, I always got mad because there were some good offer that were taken away in less than a second!!! Then, I figured out that all the Venezuelan people were getting the good blocks!!! I asked one of them and they told me they were using a bot that would grab the best deals for them. For hard working Americans, these Venezuelan should not be allowed to cheat the system!!! They make upwards of 2500 dollars a week!!!by cheating!!!
Yes it’s mainly Venezuelans, Cubans and Colombians doing this scam, they are also famous for stealing identities to work for DoorDash and Uber. I hope law enforcement catches these f*cers one day.
I Am From India Day By Day Amazonflex is Very Bad Company make A Video Of Dark Secrets Of Amazonflex If U Don't Do Pod Or Not Give Positive Feedback Questions Then U Not Get Any Blocks Always Station Force To Do Pod By Self Account Money and Monopoly of Blocks also
He programmed a software that I use! I no longer see orders less than $30! I'm getting higher paying blocks orders and in lesser mileage which I make minimum of $450 a day working for few hours! Thanks you very much #wonders_tech7
I worked for Amazon part time for about three years in total. The good : payments always on time, great softwares, good managers. The bad : constant surveillance, no job safety, hard to get hours.
Amazon flex just re opened for new drivers in my market and applied right away! I also drive for spark so between doing the $18 hour jobs with Amazon flex and spark both high paying I know I can now make between $150-200 a day easy in my market 😊
For sure. I used to love Amazon in the early am, and then DoorDash or Shipt in the late morning. By noon, I could have 200 bucks.
I greatly commend you for this video. Our views are very much the same. Very helpful to those who are just joining Flex. The best of luck to all.
You are very welcome. 🙏
I'm a during the week kind of gig worker. Great video. I just joined Amazon Flex.
You got this!
It's all those Bots they are making it harder for us to schedule. AMAZON needs better security to block them !!!
I agree completely! The other morning I missed 10 opportunities to pick up a block I wanted. And I was clicking fast, really fast. It has to be bots.
Bots save times, if got something to do, can't seat behind a phone looking for blocks, bots can't get the ones u desire too, that $18 an hour isn't bad either sometimes u get to finish early, your hourly pay becomes more, when finish early
@@jocelyntimothe6763everyone need bots then
@@jocelyntimothe6763how do I get a bot
@@jocelyntimothe6763how do yo get the boys.
Appreciate you man
Thank you!!
Here in Austin TX it's almost impossible to schedule a block.keep refreshing but all blocks gone.weird
Great video for people who don't want pasengers!!! I may look into flex for a day during the week. I only do weekend passengers, so my week is wide open for whatever!!!
Thanks!!
what do you mean weekend passengers?
@@rainypath96 The nature of Uber passengers is much different on weekends and holidays. Probably what he meant.
In Houston it is almost impossible to get even the $18 per hour block! Insane
Wow, that’s too bad.
If you want to get into the game you must adapt and use bots. Do not let the Amazon threat of being deactivated if caught keep you from banking. It's obvious they are clearly not deactivating anyone because it is impossible to be caught by Amazon. They can suspect but they will never have 100% conclusive proof of anyone using block catchers.
Thank you so much for sharing such a useful video! I'm just curious about one quick question. Whether it must deliver packages by their order number, or can you deliver in another order like 1-3-2 if it's quicker than 1-2-3?
Great question. Yes, you can drop the packages in any order. If you skip the sequence in the app itinerary, you just need to tell the app (in the itinerary) that you are navigating to drop X. Amazon will try to route you in a circle, so sometimes it is easier to improvise based on roads, traffic, etc.
Glad you enjoyed the video!!
Thanks for the info question your blocks have per hr. Pay & time frame but how do you know mileage? Do you only get mileage after excepting?
Just signed on haven't done a run yet waiting for background check to complete.
You don’t know in advance. It’s like a box of chocolate, you never know if it will be easy or hard. Or how many packages, or how far you will drive. The Amazon logistics is pretty good about the time estimate. I finish early more often than late. Good luck. If you get a bad run first time out, try again. Bad blocks happen, but they are random.
Great video :)
Thanks, appreciate it.
My base is 15/hr, $46.5 for 3 hour, the highest it goes is $69 for 3 hour block. I think Max I've seen is $23/hour
Question is how to get started? I got the app but then what? They never mention it on how to get a bloxk or even register one
can you schedule a couple blocks to match up a 10 hour day or is it only on block a day
i meant one
Yes, you can definitely schedule two blocks a day. I believe you can schedule three blocks a day depending on the length of the block. I think the limit Amazon places is on the number of hours. You can schedule per week. But I’m not 100% sure on the weekly limit as I don’t do it enough to go over 40 hours. But I am sure you can do two and possibly three blocks a day.
@Abudar Raymond Shut up.
In going to give you guys a secret... there's multiple reasons why you're not seeing the blocks. One being the amazon employees. They like to hook up their own people and screw up the entire process. Two... people are using bots. How do i know? I used one before. I got tired of being beat out so i got one. Then boom... i get a block paying $150 for 3 hours. And three... you have to know their schedule when they post blocks. I'm available all day so o usually start checking around 12pm to 2pm. That's if i don't have one reserved. If i do, i finish it fast so i can catch the next wave around 6:30. Guaranteed $120 a day and i do it 7 days a week. 😆
There have been a lot of comments about the bots on this thread. And well, I won’t confirm or deny if I use one, everything that has been said it’s pretty much true. If you really wanna get the good blocks, you have to cheat and use a bot. It is nearly impossible to get them manually, but not completely impossible. And of course it’s against the rules, but probably very hard to detect. Thanks for commenting I really appreciate it.
@Canelito flexomatic is an option. I highly suggest setting up an Amazon account just for flexing as the app may need your password to impersonate you on the Amazon side
Bro I doubt I’m in your area but how do you even score with a bot without being detected? And what bot do you use? I’m iOs and I see they have more of them for android. Just curious.
@@Chandlaman flexomatic or flexer for iOS. Just be careful and have an Amazon account just for flexing because the app will need your password. So I wouldn’t use an Amazon account with a credit card on it
@@SideGigGuy hmm, i wonder if that’s even possible for me since i think my amazon account is linked with my flex. dang. thank you for informing me though.
Not possible to schedule anymore, all station release their blocks for same beginnings time and next shift you expected is half hour before you finish current in hand
That’s a bummer. Each area is a little different, in the area I live now, I can see same day and next day. And of course if you have the higher status you get access to preferred scheduling, but I don’t have that anymore.
It definitely works I’ve gotten 200$ blocks before I love when I get a big one like that and they send you home with full pay haha
Right!! That’s the best. I’ve been getting some good ones again. I think the part timers have paid down their credit cards from the holidays, or they have gotten their tax refund. IDK 🤷♂️ just glad it is busier!! Thanks for commenting
@@SideGigGuy haha ya that was last year in Michigan I live in Ohio and my first block since last year is scheduled for 2 15 today , it’s a 72 dollar 3 and a half block I tried and missed getting a 3hour 109.00 $ block this morning I missed it several times I swear they are using the Bot app because it was absolute milliseconds before it was gone , Insane
How do u find the locations of the warehouses? I live in Seattle and there’s so many but I don’t want to select one that’s on the other side of Seattle than where I live
Great question. I’ll use Google maps, and just put the station code letters into the search. Most of them will show up. I think there is also a Reddit article that contains it all but you might have to search for that.
@@SideGigGuy ok thank u so much for that information
Lucky you , in my area blocks are only available after 3pm to 10pm never have morning drops I hate it
That is a bummer. Are there other nearby zones that open earlier? Sometimes, I will dash in the zone two north of me because they have a popular “all night” restaurant.
good to know
I have a question
I'm applying for a transfer, if successful, would I still be able to work at the previous location if the new location doesn't have a shift available?
I don’t know. But I don’t think so. I’m also in the process of moving, so I might have more information in a month. Whichever one of us learns the answer first, we agree to let the other know.. yes??
@@SideGigGuy Ok Thank you very much
Hi there
I made an Amazon account on Amazon flex but app keeps on saying we will let you once available in your area. Instead lot of people already working in my area. Any suggestions
Thanks
It sounds like you’re on the dreaded waiting list. There’s no good answer for this, sometimes it’s only a few days sometimes it’s a few months, and my case when it comes to spark or Instacart it’s forever so far. I’ve been on both waiting lists for over two years. I’ve reapplied, and still nothing.
What kind of bot can you use for refresh the schedule that quick?
That was all me, 100% human. If you are interested in a bot, Flexer or flex-o-matic are options. Thanks for the comment
When do they up these prices so high? Like an hour before the block starts? Randomly throughout the day? Do you just refresh for hours?
There is a lot of random refreshing. But usually within a few hours of the block start.
Sometimes, it is within a few minutes of start time, so if you see this happening, you may want to camp out near the station.
Each site is different. For me, waking at 3-4am got me the best money for morning routes
@@SideGigGuy in New Orleans I’ve never seen anything before 3pm. But maybe that’s because I just started and everything else is always taken
how do you click refresh so fast? I think on my cell phone for a few seconds after pressing, and if you press it many times, the inscription comes out, you pressed it many times.
I like to call that being tapped out. And yes that happens after about an hour of refreshing nonstop. Very annoying. Do you think Amazon come up with a better way of scheduling blocks?
Most times the larger flex blocks get transferred to Flex Vans if you didn’t know cuz why pay y’all $170 when the total for a flex van route is $230 $235 if step van and in addition they’ll already have stops cuz we do abt 190 stops for $50 more
Appreciate the info, I didn’t know. The warehouse I normally work out of is flex personal vehicles only. No vans.
You must be doing the refresh on your computer, because I am not that fast on my phone.
High pay blocks pup up on the screen but you can't get them. It looks like they are already scheduled.
I’m in the Houston Market and it’s hard just to get a block regardless of pay. I just accept whatever finally pops up after 10 minutes of refreshing and getting beat out for blocks!
It’s bad for Houston because almost literally everyone is doing it
I keep getting Pasadena , that’s a good 35 minute drive or more depending on the time
@@monetthood2770 same but I live in Katy
@@anthonybull Thank you
@@Mrsdanidenise if your doing full time, go to ups personal driver, for seasonal , good money for a couple of months, because my job is literally draining me, I have to go, any suggestions?
geesh they are cheap in GA in cali we are getting $23 per hour and then the surge from there.
Yeah, it is probably all relative to the least they can pay and still get drivers. We do have cheap gas, just over $3.00 a gallon. Thanks for the comment! 🤓
Damn I just got accepted here in LA hopefully the pay is worth adding miles to my Prius 😂
Offers are really low in NC, barely have blocks over $90
Does the app tell you where the warehouse is? I have no idea where this place is and I'm afraid of accepting a block and not knowing where the warehouse is. Thanks.
Google maps. Punch in Amazon and the three letter code of warehouse. (Like vga). If Google maps doesn’t help, straight up google it first. The app won’t give you the address to the warehouse unless you assign yourself a pick up there.
@@SideGigGuy Thank you so much! Have a great day!
What are the best days and times for getting a greater deal ?
I’ve found early in the morning, the day of the block. (Like 2am) But they can also pop in 24 hours before. Try different times.
Its been impossible for me to get a block, been hearing of the vast majority using bots making it pretty hard to get any
Well, the bots are effective, but risk of deactivation is there also. That sucks that you can’t get a block.
@Abudar Raymond Shut up.
Are you ever able to book 2-3 blocks a day with this strategy or how many blocks a day do you do on the days you work? Are there days that are busier than other days?
You can definitely book 2-3 blocks a day. I know people who do this. Not me. But they usually do two 5 hour blocks, with a 2-3 hr block in the middle. 1: 4a-8a 2: 10a-1p 3: 2p-7p. It’s hard work, not for me.
@@SideGigGuy i just got on and see its very hard to get the $100+ blocks. But ive done 3. Have yet to see one in the $150+ range. Still learning the app tho. Im in dallas. I do thus with instacsrt and uber
Plus i know ppl that have bots just fishing for blocks for them. They can set time frame, per hour and minimum. Sounds nice but idk if its worth it yet to risk my account getting flagged and deactivated
@@fuegodayego I still see them, but they are gone within seconds. Bots can get you deactivated, but it is obvious they are being used!!!
@SideGigGuy It is impossible to determine who's using a bot so Amazon relies on threats of being deactivated if caught, which will never happen. If you want to play the game, you must use bots or be left behind.
Can I use a coupe to deliver? My back seat goes down and have plenty of room.
My wife comes with me routinely and helps. Consider if you’re not bringing someone like your wife, though, they might want to be paid.
@@SideGigGuy I mean like a two door car. It’s a hatchback.
@@Livewild779 oh, sorry, I misunderstood. You might want to check their website, but I believe they required at least a four-door car. Check the AmazonFlex website. However, I get your point, and there’s probably ways around that. For example, when I pick up, Amazon has no idea what vehicle I’m actually in, they do an identity check that it’s me with my face.
@@Livewild779 from Amazon website. If you are delivering Prime Now orders, you can use any car that can safely and reliably transport Amazon orders to customers.
If you are delivering Amazon.com orders, you'll need to use a 4-door, mid-sized sedan or larger vehicle, such as a truck with a covered bed, SUV, or a van that can safely and reliably transport Amazon orders to customers. Smaller cars and trucks with open beds do not qualify.
They don't check a what vehicle you're in. At least in my station, I signed up with my truck and yesterday I did a block with sisters car.
Thanks for sharing !
You are welcome
@Abudar Raymond Shut up.
Is that 3am of the same morning that you are trying to schedule a block?
In this case, yes. 3am Monday morning. I don’t think this is a great video, but I was just so frustrated, because I can usually grab one, and was trying to make a video in successfully grabbing one. But it seems my failure was pretty good. 😂
@@SideGigGuy it was very informative. I appreciate it!
Is flex better then Spark? I enjoy spark but was just accepted on Flex.
I’ve never done spark. But flex is pretty easy, at least the warehouse part is most of the time. Anywhere from 1-50 stops, usually about 7-9 stops per hour. And usually finish the block early.
@@SideGigGuy thanks
@@SideGigGuy Do you still get the full pay if you finish early?
@@monetthood2770 yes. In fact, you also get the full pay if the don’t have a route for you. Which happens occasionally. I’d say 5% of the time. You stand around for 30 minutes and then the app tells you that you can leave, full pay.
@Abudar Raymond Shut up.
Here In Pennsylvania Amazon flex is on fire and I see offers high as 124 but never saw 149!!!
It is weird how much it varies in different parts of the country
Your absolutely right just did a blocc in pa for 180 !
@@moneyman3109 wow!! That’s a lot. I bet states like California also pay higher. (Because of gas prices)
It is possible that people are using bots to grab these blocks that's why a lot of times you aren't able to grab them.
Exactly, which is frowned upon, but probably very hard to detect by Amazon
Yup that’s how it is. I figured this out on my own and I just started. Do you believe drivers are using bots?
I do, and the are, in an organized fashion
Do you have a real grabber bot Recommanded? I’m using an endless “missed” bot , please :)
@@SideGigGuy It’s so unfair and I have seen so many offers for $140-$250 within the last three days and haven’t been able to get not one.
Can you be let go for only doing surge pay blocks
No you cannot. You can be terminated for using any automated block grabber like flexer and flexomatic. And while I don’t endorse block grabbers, they are effective and likely hard to detect.
The thing I am concerned about, concerning the flex app, is that you do not know how many miles you are traveling, or what areas you are really going to, from the start, correct? And if so, how do you handle that, and how do you incorporate that into being worth picking your block?
Thanks for the tips!
That’s right! It’s like a box of chocolate, you never know what you will get. For me it seems like: 10% punishment, 70% average or easy, and 20% no route but still paid. So, overall, I like it.
I’ve done flex once a 3hr delivery, ended up being 5plus hrs, horrible, they send you every where.
You get good and bad blocks. The more miles you have to drive the less packages you get. A few blocks are terrible ie 100 miles for $60. It's part of the job. Sometimes they pay you for just showing up.
@@olivierauberger that’s right, they aren’t all bad. You may have gotten a bad one first time out. I love it when they have no routes and you get full pay for no work!!
Choose the location that’s has more organization and keeps you in a good area. I never go over 3 to 4 hours blocks depending on the station. I only work with 3 stations because of the area it takes me. If you work over your shift time, call in and let them know so you can be paid the difference. Also, tell them the issues you faced. They can’t fix a problem they don’t know about.
Some of the Amazon drivers said if you pay some Indians who work inside Amazon wearhouse $50 to $100 a week, they will reserve those high pay orders .
I didn't believe them saying that first but when I saw some drivers got them when they are not even online . That's insane
In a warehouse where an attendant assigned the carts, that would be possible.
you pay hackers and they solve the best blocks for you, I've heard
Tried signing up drop down menu for vehicle year only goes to 1995
They probably have some rule about old cars. However, are you telling me that your car is older than the invention of the DVD?
lol i have an 88' GMC Vandura 2500 with a rebuilt engine and new transmission around 100k miles ago :D @@SideGigGuy
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Mike!! Comb your beard!!!! How are you my bro?!?? Still in LA? I’m still in ATL. Glad you found the channel!!
They need to stop those damn bots
I got an email saying Amazon was going to implement a captcha that would stop the bots. I haven’t seen it yet.
Do u notice that if u reserve a block then cancel it (even hours before it begins), u won't see another block in that same time frame again?
Say it's 2pm, I see a block drop for 5PM and I reserve it, then immediately drop it, I won't see another block that starts at 5pm for the rest of the day.
That is good information, and I haven’t noticed that. But I’m going to watch for it. I dropped a block for this Friday because of the cold weather. 😀
@@SideGigGuy yea supposedly it happens often. From what I've heard, it's the system's way of saying "Well, if u dropped a block from 2pm-5pm (for example), u must not be available during those times. So we'll only show you blocks starting after 5pm".
Which does make sense. Otherwise, the only reason you'd drop a block and get another in the same time slot would be to try getting a higher payout. So I can see why they'd have smthng like that in place.
@@limit420 you are right. That does make sense.
Thanks for the information, I didn’t see exactly the block that I refused, but what you said, that I can’t see a single block at all from now on, I think that’s not the case. I'll check.
I was looking for blocks, I haven’t work for 2 weeks. I wanted time with my children. For the first time I got a block from 7:15 am - 10:15 am 3hrs for 105 $35/hr 🙏🏻
What region? I’m in Mobile now and there is only one warehouse.
Does the pay has tax deducted or you're responsible of filling your own taxes ? Thanks
You are responsible for paying all your federal and state taxes at the end of the year. You also need to set aside 15.3% for the self employment tax. But all that is after you subtract the mileage deduction of 65.5 cents per mile.
@@SideGigGuy tha k you sir . I like your videos . Thank you
@@diradim1925 you are very welcome, and I’m glad you like the vids. Thanks!! 😀
Its the Bots taking all the offers
I’ve heard there’s softwares that can help you snag those high paying blocks in milliseconds but if the Amazon flex app suspects you’re using them you can be terminated.
Yes. Side gig guy would never endorse that. 😉
@Abudar Raymond Shut up.
@@SideGigGuy would side gig guy know of any possible sites that could help?
@@kiloundacova3014 google “flex block grabber “. I can’t endorse them as there is a risk of deactivation (albeit unlikely)
@@SideGigGuy you are truly a GOAT, its rare content creators reply. let alone reply with exactly what you needed, thank you so much im subscribing 👍🏾
Thanks 4 the info. Gonna Try this but Amazon's MIN. Should be $25hr. You're Running your Own Vehicle info the Ground, Sure this is Contract Work Sooo No Benefits?? Yeah the Average needs 2b Easily like $25hr!
I agree. Depending on where you live, it could be more. Also, except for the bad blocks, most of the time I finish early. And, if there are no routes available, which happens about 10% of the time, you can go home and still get paid the full amount. This happened two Monday’s in a row.
theres never anything in my offers section, havent been able to get anything at all.
That’s odd. I will say that the best offers are usually presented around 3am and after. If that’s too early, try from noon-2pm.
@@SideGigGuy the noon time worked, 3am though i dont know about getting up that early. i managed to get a route.
This crap is exactly what happening to me right now!!!
If amazon wants me to wear a Amazon vest then they need to give me benefits as a employee
Thank you very much for this comment, because it gives me the opportunity to share my point of view. I like being an independent contractor. I like the flexibility of not being an employee. It worries me when I see states like New York and California pushing for employee status. Becoming an employee means you are a lot more beholden to your employer, then as an independent contractor. as an employee, there would probably be a lot more expectations and responsibilities, and I don’t want that anymore. I’m perfectly fine being my own boss. However, there is your side as well that we don’t get paid much and we don’t get any benefits. All we have is freedom.
This job is definitely not worth it at base pay. Tried it out recently and drove 120 miles for $89. Safety issues with dogs and people and your car takes a beating. I see people scooping these base pay offers in my area like they're gems when in reality you are lending Amazon your vehicle and delivering their packages for free after expenses.
The base is definitely too low!
Why lithia spring pays better than other warehouses
Good question. A big part is volume. A smaller part is the economy of Atlanta. But one part is the drivers have gamed their systems. They don’t take a lower base and they will encourage other drivers not to. There will always be drivers who settle for 18, but this warehouse pushes out hundreds of runs a day. So they have to have surge payments. They also overbook a lot. So sometimes drivers leave with no route and still get paid.
How did you know the big ones were coming up?
I was playing back a screen cap from middle of the night. That is when all the good blocks would drop in my area.
@@SideGigGuy Thank you for letting me know. I'm thinking of doing it myself :)
@@dozydoe awesome!! It is a good gig. I’ve recently picked up Shipt as I moved to an area with only two warehouse options. It’s been good.
you didnt address block grabbers! thats why you have trouble getting those good paying blocks.
My app is not showing better value blocks
You could try refreshing at different times of the day, even if you don’t intend to work, you could see if they offer incentives at different times. Also, it could be the area working in, but most areas have overflow and increased rates.
Also, most warehouses have Facebook user groups. Sometimes you can find tips there.
@Abudar Raymond Shut up.
I average 32-36$ an hour doing flex.
What's the trick? I'm lost
The trick is just not to accept the minimum and keep refreshing until you can catch a good paying block. Thanks for the comment
The system is stupid, plain and simple. We shouldn't have to keep refreshing to get blocks, you should be able to see other blocks that are available once you've selected one and you should be able to log off on your own if you don't deliver all your packages within the block time and not have to wait for them to log you off and scan in all the packages you returned before you can get back to the main screen.
I couldn’t agree more. There’s got to be a better way!
Does Amazon give you the vest for free?
Their vest policy varies from station to station. Publicly, they say all you need to do is ask for a vest and they’ll give you one. However, that vest might just be an orange safety vest usually at my station on Mondays they get a fresh supply of Amazon, blue vests, but they go quickly. Thanks for commenting!!
@@SideGigGuy Thanks for the response 👍🏾
people use bots to pick the schedules
Im new to Amazon Flex, gotta say, this is a disgusting way to have to find work.
It can be very frustrating and inefficient. I agree.
I thought there was an actual secret 😂😂 not a good title
😂too many people
stupid incompatible tech. like what's the point of putting up Blocks if they honestly dont exist for the thousands of people who want them? A better tech is to divide these flexible employees into groups, and to each group, supply more than enough blocks to get to choose from. this idea will eliminate this problem
You are spot on. And Amazon tries to do this with their ranking system, although, even the best of the best still don’t get offers that good sent directly to them. That’s what they should do, their best delivery partners should get the best pay, not just random chance.
Not Checking another man's pockets but it's Public & if you can Afford a $1/4 of a BILLION "Yacht"(bezos)Then your Workers Should Easily be Making $30hr in 2022!!
Facts
He hasn't been the CEO for a while now
Edit: I think he's still majority owner, but he's no longer involved in the day to day decisions, he says.
Yea... actually after doing Amazon flex for a week, I realized most of us are only minimum wage workers. Take into account all the gas cost, the average $18-25/hr comes out to only $13-18/hr. Plus it beats the shit out of your car if you're really pulling a 40 hour work week. You're on the road risking your life for this company every block and your insurance rates are going to go up too if they know you're delivering.... main while Amazon got us doing ALL THIS for minimum wage. McDonald's employee get paid more! Lol
Trash! I did it people that think they making good money just dint know how to add ALL the numbers...I CAME IN A STEADY $12.80 TO $16.80 after all considerations (for average $18.57hr jobs $65/3.5hrs or $55/3hrs) took me exactly what they said
I can tell You are competing with grab bots
Oh yeah, and they are fast. It’s an unfair system
@@SideGigGuy Extremely fast. Hopefully, those people get banned 😤
I live in a metro area. When I started, I always got mad because there were some good offer that were taken away in less than a second!!! Then, I figured out that all the Venezuelan people were getting the good blocks!!! I asked one of them and they told me they were using a bot that would grab the best deals for them. For hard working Americans, these Venezuelan should not be allowed to cheat the system!!! They make upwards of 2500 dollars a week!!!by cheating!!!
We can not be mad when someone is smarter than us. I just found out about the big thing too. Hopefully no one will be allowed to use the bots.
Yes it’s mainly Venezuelans, Cubans and Colombians doing this scam, they are also famous for stealing identities to work for DoorDash and Uber. I hope law enforcement catches these f*cers one day.
Over 2 minutes and you haven't talked about the scheduling
I Am From India Day By Day Amazonflex is Very Bad Company make A Video Of Dark Secrets Of Amazonflex If U Don't Do Pod Or Not Give Positive Feedback Questions Then U Not Get Any Blocks Always Station Force To Do Pod By Self Account Money and Monopoly of Blocks also
He programmed a software that I
use! I no longer see orders less than $30! I'm getting
higher paying blocks orders and in lesser mileage
which I make minimum of $450 a day working for few
hours! Thanks you very much #wonders_tech7
I know some drivers wait at the station in the wifi and grab the blocks quick..
That is a good strategy because the best rates come just before the block is to start. Sometimes, just minutes before.
I also have stations that are organized and have easy routes and one that I know are terrible and ruin your status