Hard work, must be self motivated and have an excellent work ethic to succeed. Pay doesn't match the work load. - Independent Contractor FedEx Employee Review

3.0
11 Oct 2019
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Pros

Little to no supervision on route You determine how quickly your route gets done. Not stuck in a building or one place for 8 to 10 hrs a day. Able to meet a diverse group of people Learn more about the city and general area knowledge. Can stay in shape from physical fast paced work load No watching the clock makes days fly by.

Cons

Pay doesn't match work load and physical demands. Unreal expectations more than not. No benefits No work home life balance No paid overtime, holidays, or sick time off. Very hard to get any time off No set hours, your not done until the last package is delivered. (I have worked until 11pm especially during peak season) You will never be able to experience a good Christmas with your family. Expected to work 6 days a week. Contractors do not care about their driver's or their Managers.

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Pros

Physical no non-sense and few managers

Cons

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2.0
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Pros

Easy to apply, fast to get hired (no interview process) and the pay

Cons

Very rude management, lack of care for safety, no drinkable water (all filters are in the red and have been since I started) They have cameras everywhere and are constantly watching you but say you can’t bring your own phone in because “people steal them”? There is junk everywhere. Lots of trash everywhere (employees drinks and food). They want you to work and eat on the line instead of giving you breaks to do so. They get upset when you use the bathroom or fill your water bottle even if you’ve been working for 3 hours straight but if you clock in at an area 2 min walking distance from your work area you’re “stealing time” I’ve noticed people of color get treated differently. The HR department has some of the most prejudice employees so there’s no real equality if you have conflict with someone. I’ve never been, but it feels like a prison to go in and out of the building and lastly you don’t work a consistent schedule. You leave when they say you can.

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