I am a current Amazon delivery driver, but my company is being shut down by Amazon on Saturday. I have a job with FedEx lined up, and I will be delivering less packages, but heavier owns, longer drives while delivering, but only 20 minutes to work instead of 50 in my own vehicle, and I will get to work with my dad and sister every day.
It all seems like a plus except for the pay. Amazon starts at $16.50 an hour, but I got paid $18 an hour. FedEx is $13 an hour, but should be guaranteed hours. I also got insurance and a 401k (which I paid for per paycheck before taxes) at Amazon, but was guaranteed they would be working on getting it for us soon at FedEx.
I had the option to go to another company at Amazon, but I felt like I was tired of the inconsiderate customers and the reckless drivers in the city where I delivered for Amazon. At FedEx, it'll be a rural route, which means less traffic, but the houses might be hard to find.
I have already decided to go to FedEx since I would have no job otherwise, just wanted to know if it was worth the switch.