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Jerks come in many shapes and forms. But heaven forbid that you give a jerk even the tiniest bit of authority or power because they’ll abuse it as much as they can. Not convinced? Take a look at how some delivery drivers act when they think that nobody is looking!
They eat your food. They sip your drinks. They lick your spoons. They leave your brand new TV and computer screen sitting on your porch for anyone passing by to take. And they stuff your new vinyl into your postbox, breaking it. Yup, they’re jerk delivery drivers, and whether they’re delivering food or things, you can bet your bottom dollar that they’re taking their road, not the high road.
We here at Bored Panda have compiled this entertaining list of delivery drivers acting like some of the biggest jerks in the entire world. Scroll down, upvote what you think are the worst examples of human behavior, and share this post with your friends, so that the next time some pizza toppings are missing, they know who ate them. If you’re in the mood, why not check out some of our other posts about birds acting like jerks, jerk bosses being shamed for their nasty behavior, and tourists being utter jerks.
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#1
Looks Like I Won't Be Listening To My New Vinyl Record. Thanks, USPS
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#2
My First 4k TV Finally Arrived!
#3
USPS Bent My Diploma. I Have No Words
TheKnightOwl 5 years ago
The same thing happened yesterday to my daughters certificate. I contacted Australia Post via twitter, and they told me they "don't offer a 'do not bend' service, and that their priority is actually just getting it there. In other words, we don't care about your s**t.
Valerie Lessard 5 years ago
that's like a chef offering raw chicken to a diner "just to get it there"
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Jenny McMillin 5 years ago
I'm so sorry! Will it not flatten out matted and inside a frame? And if not, have you asked the school if they will produce another for you? If they decline, ride them. It's just not hard to do .... First, get a different department on the line. Think about how much money you've given them over the course of your studies. Throw that number around. Good luck!!
Sara Samul 5 years ago
How frustrating and sad- apparently the delivery person didn't go to school as they can't read!
Gary Burley 5 years ago
It happened the same to my degree, big words, DO NOT BEND to be signed for. The scumbag folded it and pushed it through the letterbox. I think it's deliberate. Intellectual jealousy
Theresa Tzitzira 5 years ago
But do they get any adverse consequences for their absolute lack of professionalism?
BusLady 5 years ago
When I reported this kind of thing (also, opened mail with items missing) the supervisor didn't care at all and defended the carrier.
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Stina Kolling 5 years ago
I gotta ask, in all seriousness--why does it matter if a certificate is bent? isn't it just paper? aren't you just going to put it in a glass frame which will hold it straight? I mean as long as it's not actually folded, it's not gonna crease or anything.
Kimberley Thom 5 years ago
Today, for the dozen time x many, I got a package that I mailed out. As usual, I wrote a note on it to read next time and not give it back to me.
Blue Cicada 5 years ago
In the US, I deal with UPS and Fed Ex quite a bit. Both of those services handled damaged deliveries quickly and professionally.
Jillyan Cardona 5 years ago
I feel like that was deliberate...considering the fold is directly on the words do not fold
Now, the fact of the matter is, far from every delivery driver out there is a jerk. Most of them are decent people who do their duty; otherwise, the entire delivery system would collapse. Yet once in a while, people manage to take photos or film real jerks on the job who don’t respect anyone but themselves.
#4
This Amazon Delivery Man Who Delivers A Package And Then Steals It Himself
#5
UPS Delivery Driver Caught Peeing In Elevator En Route To Deliveries In My Old Building
The building I lived in had a strict hoa and i had just gotten a puppy. I was always so nervous the smell of urine in the elevator was from her peeing without me noticing. this was a relief to see.
#6
I’m A Carrier For USPS. I Ordered My Uniforms For The Year A Few Days Ago And This Is How They Arrived. So Is This Why We Have A Bad Rep?
Adam Lapetina writes on Thrillist what being a delivery driver is really like. According to him, it’s “one of the more underappreciated gigs in the service industry,” it’s fast-paced, and it can drive away those who can’t handle the pressure.
#7
Hopefully No One Will Notice The Delivery...
#8
Domino's Pizza Delivery Guy Caught Eating Topings
#9
My Mailman Was The First To Congratulate Me
Delivery drivers have some perks. Depending on where you live, sometimes police officers avoid giving delivery drivers tickets for speeding if they’re rushing to get food to a ravenous customer. However, someone being hungry isn’t a good excuse to speed: it’s dangerous and puts everyone at risk. Not even pizza’s worth getting into an accident over.
#10
Over The Past Six Months, Canada Post Has Lost Three Packages For Me, All Of Which It Claims To Have Delivered. I Think I Discovered The Reason Why Today
#11
The "Obstruction Of My Front Door" That Prevented UPS From Delivering My Package...
#12
UPS Marked My Package As ‘Delivered’ After Dumping It In The Middle Of My Driveway. I Found It When Leaving For Work This Morning
Furthermore, delivery drivers tend to have a lot of ‘me’ time on their hands, which means getting to know yourself much, much better over the course of your day job. It sounds like the perfect gig if you’re feeling a bit lost in life and need to think things over while getting paid. Just remember to act in the same way you’d expect others to act with you. And don’t eat lick your customers’ spoons.
#13
P.S. We Also Poured Sugar In Your Gas Tank And Ran Over Your Cat. We Hope You Understand. Love, The USPS
#14
Special Delivery
#15
I Got Swatted And Ordered A New Door, What The F**k
#16
This Was Just Delivered. My Door Opens Out
#17
Sipping The Drink Before Delivery
#18
The Way Amazon Delivered My Single Nose Ring
#19
Delivery Guy Throws Package Up The Balcony
#20
Thanks, FedEx. Now I Have A Sphinx
#21
Took Me 5 Years To Get This Diploma And USPS Drops It In A Puddle
#22
Licking Clean Spoonfuls Of Food Meant For Clients And Putting It Back In The Delivery Bag
#23
I Was Told That It Would Require A Signature, Apparently Not
#24
The Way Both FedEx And UPS Deliver My Packages (Caught By Security Cam)
#25
Special Delivery
#26
UPS Driver Helper Opens Christmas Package And Steals Contents On Delivery
#27
Might As Well Just Stick A Sign On It That Says Steal Me...
#28
After Amazon Has Delivered 3 Of My Dad’s Packages To Neighbors Who Refuse To Give Them Back, He Has Left The Delivery Man A Little Help
#29
Most Recent FedEx Delivery. A Solid Half Mile From Our House. Thanks To A Neighbor Who Saw It Happen And Called Us Several Hours Later So We Could Recover
#30
Delivery Guys Left A TV In Plain View Without Even Ringing The Doorbell
#31
Got A Delivery At Work And Saw This In The Van, Thats Going To Suck For Someone Else!
#32
My Book Was Delivered Today...
#33
Amazon Delivery Gives Zero $&:!? About Package Or His Van
#34
This Is How Our Mail Person Chose To Deliver Our Packages Today
#35
The Delivery Guy Stacked Our Pizzas On The Side
#36
The Way My Package Was Delivered
#37
How My Apple Cider Arrived Today...
#38
When You're Feeling Lazy And Want To Use An App Like Ubereats Instead Of Picking Up Your Own Takeaways, Remember This Photo
#39
It Was Raining When It Was Delivered But Still Couldn’t Put It In The Dry Spot
#40
Delivery Guy Was Smirking. Wife Was Upset. I Was Confused Until I Saw The Package. Just To Be Clear, It's Neither
#41
Package Of IKEA Shelves Delivered By FedEx Like This. Wife Even Watched The Guy Throw It Up Onto The Porch And Ripped It. Just Waved To Her And Left. 6 Shelf Pieces, Every Single One Damaged
#42
The Other Day I Found This Guy Peeing Outside A Supermarket With Toilets And Most Importantly, Where To Wash His Hands. After This He Just Got On His Bike And Got On With His Delivery
#43
Thanks USPS It's Not Like I Spent 6 Years And Have Over 100k In Student Loans For My B.S. And M.S. Or Anything
#44
How The Mailman Delivered The Vinyl I Ordered
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What do you think ?
Demi Zwaan 5 years ago
I don't understand why people keep ordering stuff when they are not home to accept the delivery, and then expect the delivery guy to figure something out. Either be home, get an alternative (deliver at pickup point? neighbors?) or provide a safe space to put the delivery. What do you want the delivery guy to do with a huge package and a tiny mailbox? He's not doctor Who, your mailbox is not the Tardis.
Random Panda 5 years ago
I don't know how it is in the US, but in my country sometimes couriers will not call you or send a message in advance, so you have no idea when they will be coming. I had this happen to me twice, the courier would call me when they're waiting at my door with no prior warning my package would be delivered that day. But if you're not at home they will never just leave your stuff outside, it gets taken to an office or you make arrangements for another delivery date.
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Foxxy 5 years ago
I’m so thankful for the couriers and posties that have delivered my mail and packages. Whilst they are not perfect and people in those companies can do the same as what the USPS does at least the ones that do my area are decent. One thing for sure is I will never order Uber eats because there have been numerous reports of people taking bites or stealing customers orders.
hobbitly 5 years ago
I wonder how much it cost to send packages in the US and what the rules are. Over here (EU country) if it doesnt fit true the mailbox opening, it is treated as a package and the delivery person will ring the door. If youre not at home, they try some neighbors. If nobody is home, it will go to a pick-up point nearby.
Dippin Dot 5 years ago
In the US they don't try neighbors unless instructed, or if it's a small town and the carrier knows you and the neighbor.
Load More Replies... Random Panda 5 years ago
I still can't wrap my mind around the fact that these delivery guys are allowed to just drop stuff off even if there is no one to receive it. In my country that never happens, if you're not at home they will take to an office or return on another day. Most delivery companies here will notify you at least a day in advance of delivery, but some don't (or they use online trackers which in my experience have often been unhelpful) and it's not reasonable to expect that working people will stay home for days waiting on a delivery. And I can't believe the carelessness with which the packages are treated.
Rissie 5 years ago
With exception to the folded stuff and all the obvious *ssholery, if it was broken somewhere in the delivery proces, there is nothing the person delivering the goods can do. It's a one way street It's up to the customer what happens to broken goods. They cannot return packages on their own. And there is zero margin to personalize the experience. We want it delivered at the lowest possible prices, we get what we pay for. Minimal and error prone service.
Load More Replies... Just saying 5 years ago
All those folded certificates.....but US mail boxes look too small to take a standard A4 sized envelope so what is the delivery guy supposed to do?
Diedre Barlow 5 years ago
As a postie myself these photos make me sad. I try my hardest to be extremely careful with everything. I never doorstep parcels because I know how angry I'd be if my parcel was dumped on mine. Actually one was recently by another company. Twice.
Alex Bailey 5 years ago
Worked fine for me - but as Natasha suggested I was there to take delivery.
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DancingToMyself 5 years ago
I'm very surprised with all of this. In Europe, at least in my country, if nobody's at home, you get a notice in your mail box to pick up your package at the Post office. And you need to bring that notice (it has some number somewhere on it), and some kind of ID.
Chris Miilu 5 years ago
I live in CA; the carrier left a Notice on my door when I wasn't home to receive a delivery. The package could be claimed at the P.O. with the Notice. This seemed to be standard protocol; the carrier is already at the address; carriers have Notice forms.
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Linda Gamoran 5 years ago
I worked for USPS and delivered parcels the way it was supposed to be done. That being said there are quite a few lunkheads out there who don't do what they are supposed to do. People complain about doing this kind of work and I totally get but if it's your job you've got to get it done, and do it right you can't take it out on the customer.
Curious Cat 5 years ago
why the hell do you order things when your mail box is out on the street? ... instead of blaming Amazon, maybe realize you may have to be home when your TV or giant box of cat food arrives.. or maybe deliver it to your office, or Amazon box, or UPS office... oh.. "and my package got wet" Last time i looked mail delivery was not done on only warm sunny days with light breeze and low humidity. God... this is why America is in the crapper.. Blame others for your stupidity.
Natasha Forchione 5 years ago
This is odd, because if I recall correctly, items like TVs or anything that costs over 400 usually requires a signature. I guess that is not done anymore??
depicus 5 years ago
Having had an iPad Pro stolen by an Amazon driver and to answer a few responses here I was in when the delivery driver should have delivered. I was at the front door with the tracking app and watched him drive by - twice - and then get an email saying I was not in !!! Complained to Amazon who said they would make the driver call me when he re-delivered which he didn't despite saying he handed me the packages only one of which he actually left outside next to the bin. Amazon would not co-operate with the police so presumably the guy got away with it and is still stealing your parcels. Worse thing is they charged my card and took nearly two weeks and numerous calls to get the money refunded.
EVERLEIGH 5 years ago
After like 30 pics, I couldn't scroll anymore, it was pissing me off seriously and it's not even my problem lol! But seriously, I have no problem calling USPS or any other delivery companies to tell them off if they mess up anything of mine that is being delivered. It's mine so respect please!
Crochet lady 5 years ago
I have had many, many problems, with Amazon, all since they decided to foray into the delivery market and hire "contractors" who are underpaid and don't have any loyalty to the company. They truly don't care and it's clear. I have managed to get one fired because he kept lying about delivering packages he wasn't delivering. But I will say my Mail-people, (I've had both men and women), have always gone above and beyond and I have always gone out of my way to call the local PO and tell them and to give them Xmas presents. It's amazing the difference when people actually have some pride in their job.
Mandy French-Burkhead 5 years ago
I ordered $200 worth of textbooks. Got the notification from USPS that they had been delivered. Couldn't find them anywhere. Called them up and had to argue with the woman on the phone that even though they were marked delivered, they hadn't been. She puts me on hold, and when she comes back she says that the driver couldn't deliver them because our cat was in the driveway. Then why the f**k would he mark them as delivered?! Thankfully got them the next day.
Stannous Flouride 5 years ago
As more and more retail outlets die, unable to compete with the big companies' cheaper prices, this will become ever more commonplace. The end result of an unregulated monopoly. The companies call their drivers "contract workers" so they don't have to pay them benefits and won't pay them if they bring the packages back. You don't like it? Go to a local store that makes its own deliveries or stfu and quit whining.
Shart 5 years ago
True..some are the drivers fault..some arent..if a box gets damaged in the warehouse it gets put on the drivers truck..s/he has to deliver it in that condition and face your wrath. There is a difference between a lazy delivery driver and a good one stuck with your goods damaged in transit
Lilsomms 5 years ago
The low calibre of Amazon Prime delivery drivers is staggering. Not too long ago one approached me at work with a large package asking why it wouldn't scan at the pick up lockers. I looked at the address, and it was for the bank next door. The ding dong then flat out asks, do they have lockers? No buddy, you have to actually deliver it to a physical human being,
Nubmaeme 5 years ago
I guess I've been really lucky. I've only had one package really screwed up. A UPS driver was delivering a box of various jerky spices and a few other items. It was raining, so he grabs someone's (Lord only knows whose) garbage can and turns it over the package, but he placed everything in an obviously low area. The can floods, soaks the package and all the items inside. UPS replaced everything including the one or two items not damaged by the water.
FABULOUS1 5 years ago
I must be pretty lucky because the only one that I have experienced is a small item being delivered in an over size box. I live on the 2nd floor and order online all the time and have never had any of these issues. Even though i am sure my delivery drivers hate me during the holiday seasons this still deliver my items without destroying them.
Tor Rolf Strøm 5 years ago
I've often said: just because someone has something as a job, does not mean they are good at it. I kinda think I'm on to something. How on earth do you bend an envelope that says DO NOT BEND? Just incredible.
Linda Gamoran 5 years ago
USPS does have rules for delivering parcels . For any package the carrier has to try to gain the attention of the customer ie knock on the door, honk the horn. If there is no response or if package is too big you bring it back to the office and leave a slip called PS Form 3489 notifying the customer that they will need to pick it up. Also there are several options that you can choose for redelivery like telling them when and where you'd like it to be delivered
Monika Soffronow 5 years ago (edited)
You go to the shops near you to see the products and get expert advice. Then you order them from Amazon and you are not home for the delivery. Go by the courier to pick your stuff up! What can possibly go wrong, apart from you helping Amazon closing down all the actual shops and making sure taxes are not paid locally, or at all? And get yourselves bigger mailboxes BEFORE you order BIG size things with mail delivery. I do not feel sorry for you.
Rissie 5 years ago
Actually, I do my research myself and order my stuff from companies with a solid delivery service that gives you the possibility to plan a date and time. Shopping local is not going to cut it. Even locally you will find mostly large retailers and small shops will probably not sell what you are looking for. To me the future lies in small store fronts of large companies for people looking for advice. And the rest of us shop directly from the website.
Load More Replies... Lisa 5 years ago
In their defense (not as an excuse, also not applying for the disgusting stuff seen here) delivery is practically slave work, really bad pay, pretty heavy labor and always being pressured for time...
2WheelTravlr 5 years ago
Full-time UPS drivers make excellent pay, especially if they're willing to work overtime. They also have really good benefits including full medical.
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M Dream 5 years ago
so, what's the salary of a delivery man? how much pressure does he have from his company? except of course for the delivery man, firstly company is to blame.
Random Panda 5 years ago
That's not an excuse to trash other people's stuff that they bought with their hard-earned money.
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Andreea Ioanovici 4 years ago
Must be an american thing. In my country, you get a call telling you they'll be coming (or a message) and if they don't find you, they never EVER leave the package. You either get in delivered personally or you get to try another day or go to some place to pick it up. I've seen pictures of packages left outside houses or apartments and it always blows my mind that anyone would do that. It's like a big 'STEAL ME' sign
Viv Hart 5 years ago
Some points: #1 Don't you have to sign for a delivery? #2 Why are mail boxes so small? #3 If you regularly order stuff, get a bigger lockable mailbox #4 Getting huge items, get them yourself at the discount warehouse, also they do sometimes deliver for you, arrange it. #5 Make your own pizza/cake and stop being so lazy!
Ann Abdelzaher 5 years ago
LOL I get stuff delivered at my home all the time.. what's fun is when they hide stuff on my porch so well (and I don't have much a couple of porcelain cats and a swing) that I don't notice it for 2 days... but one time I ordered several bookshelves and UPS was delivering them... asked them to put them on the covered porch (~6-7ft from driveway) as it was winter... get home after work to see them stacked in the driveway covered in snow... luckily the snow had only recently started.
Paulina 5 years ago
It always baffles me how those tragic deliveries are even possible... It's either a very US thing or I'm exceptionally lucky to live in a country that doesn't allow it. Here (Poland, Europe) mailboxes are only slightly bigger that A4 envelope and if something doesn't fit it, you get paper slip with address and timeframe when you can pick it up from the post office. That's for the main carrier. Any courier service like FedEx does only deliveries where you have to be home and sign for the package. If you're not home you'll either get a text or paper slip in the mailbox - whether they'll try again on another day or you have to go to pick up spot. There's absolutely no possible way for a package to be just left on your doorstep. And we even have very well managed web of delivery automates - standalone machines that contain about 30 boxes of various sizes that can be opened with a phone number and a code. They're scattered around the cities and are very useful if you work odd hours.
Tammy Ralph 5 years ago
If possible you should always pay with paypal, They will always give you a refund if your goods are damaged, or if the delivery company says your package was delivered but you didn't get it.
Danielle W. 5 years ago
I am lucky; my postal lady and other delivery folks are awesome. Postal lady always brings it to the (covered) front porch if it won't fit in the box. UPS guy always puts it on my side porch, which is more convenient for him and it's fine. If it's raining he'll walk it to the front porch or, if it'll fit, put it in between the storm door and regular door on my side porch. FedEx always rings the bell.
Susan Riley 5 years ago
I think people today rely on delivery way too often these days. Actually go to the store to buy your TV. Stop at the fast-food place instead of relying on Grub Hub or others like that. I realize some deliveries are unavoidable. Report the screw-ups immediately. If you're not going to be home, have things delivered to a friend or relative who IS going to be home. Have UPS packages sent to one of their hubs instead. Then you can inspect for damage on-the-spot
Wil Vanderheijden 5 years ago
In my country no deliveryperson would leave a parcel unattended. They either deliver it to a neighbour and notify you, take it back for a second delivery or drop it of at a servicepoint. Any deliveryperson messing up the parcels would be out of a job very quickly. Perhaps it's because our consumerlaws are protecting us. If you order online the sender has the responsibility for a proper delivery of your order and he will chance his deliveryservice if he needs to replace orders too often.
Kim Conroy 5 years ago
this whole thread makes me so angry. and aslo grateful for Australia post.
BusLady 5 years ago
I lived at an apartment where rain dripped into my mailbox. Only mine, no one else's. I left a sign asking the carrier to leave it at my door (10 feet away) if it was raining. But they refused and my mail would get ruined. I complained to the Landlord as well, but they wouldn't do anything about it either. You gotta wonder.
Sue Cornwall 5 years ago
I am fortunate indeed. All my delivery people - UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS do an excellent job. Putting deliveries in plastic bag when rain is forecast - not just when it’s raining.
Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl) 5 years ago
i never have anything delivered to my home, unless it can fit in a normal envelope.
Naomi Armitage 5 years ago (edited)
Best story I have is from when I lived at home with Mom, and the next door neighbors moved away and their house stood empty for about a year or so. For some reason, for a period of about a month or two, we weren't getting mail. The Post Office said the mailman said it was getting delivered, but we weren't getting it. On a hunch, I went next door and looked in their mailbox. It was JAMMED with over a month of our mail. I collected the mail, taped the mailbox shut, and notified the Post Office. We got a letter of apology. From my other experiences with USPS, I was surprised to get even that.
Naomi Armitage 5 years ago
I live on the second floor of a 3-story building. The mailboxes are inside the front door, on a landing about halfway between the first and second floors. My neighbor on the first floor is disabled and has her own porch. She has notified UPS, USPS, FedEx, etc. that she wants her stuff delivered to her own porch. Guess where all her stuff ends up? It's even on the labels of her packages.
Laurie Laidley 5 years ago
FedEx is the worst. My mailbox is at the front of the building, but my actual door is at the back, so I have a note asking that they bring any deliveries around the back. Even with the note, they always leave my stuff on the front porch. One time, it was a 400lb+ desk that I had to pay someone to help move. At least UPS & USPS always pay attention to my note and my delivery instructions. FedEx is just like "Meh, whatev..."
2WheelTravlr 5 years ago
FedEx would not have delivered a 400 lb. package, their weight limit is 150 lbs. (same as UPS).
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Lorraine Woollands 5 years ago
I live in the UK and we had a note left about a delivery, it read "package left on porch". This was at our old address where the door to our flat opened right onto the street, no step, no path, no porch just pavement. We e-mailed Amazon to tell them on no porch no delivery. They sent replace goods. The next day we had a very angry Yodel driver deliver the goods from the day before telling us we had got him in trouble. We ended up with two deliveries the same, all because Yodel driver ,we think was late on his round and decided not to bother with our delivery til the next day.
Stan Chung 5 years ago
So infuriating to see these. I recall ordering Paperlike, a sticker for the ipadpro to simulate a pencil drawing experience with the apple pencil. It came crumpled at the corners. The second time was the same. @#$%@#$%.
Jerri Cole 5 years ago
For items shipped in original packaging, Amazon offer the option of shipping in an Amazon box. Pay attention to the checkout process.
Tiny Dynamine 5 years ago
You know what might prevent them from doing this? Paying them proper wages and giving them a pension, etc. Also, if they're just treated like slaves, it's no surprise they don't give a s**t.
2WheelTravlr 5 years ago
UPS does pay well, has pension, full medical. Drivers are not treated like slaves. USPS employees (not contract workers) also have good pay, benefits, etc. FedEx air service workers do okay also, Fed Ex ground and other contract-based delivery companies are usually the ones with poor pay/no benefits.
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Elizabeth 5 years ago
I was once sent a "secure" package, meaning it is to be securely locked away at all times during shipping and it has to be physically signed for by a person at your residence. I found the package floating in the wind in my backyard!!!! It contained a rather hefty check. I'm glad I noticed the "trash" in my backyard and looked at it before pitching it. FedEx ripped us off big time
Chris Miilu 5 years ago
UPS does not allow tipping for delivery; drivers are government employees. Private companies might allow tips. not sure.
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Biljana Malesevic 5 years ago
Because of this, I am always ready and willing to have agreement with post office to pay some extra money to them to get packages delivered when I am home to receive it. That is usually the case with post express services, they are not cheap, but they will find you and it's much better to pay some extra to be safe. :)
Kathleen Barlow 5 years ago
Funnily enough, I had my professional practice certificate delivered to me this week, folded in half and stuffed in my mailbox despite the huge red letters saying 'do not' bend'. I swear, some posties do it on purpose because they can't be bothered.
Jason Doakes 5 years ago
The land of personal-responsibility, home of the I-got-mine, valley of f**k-your-feelings and womp-womp, the "Reich" of the con-men and populists, where being polite and generous is a weakness. Treat humans like garbage and after some time they're broken, they'll treat everyone else like garbage and won't give a sh*t about anything anymore. This is just a symptom. It'll get worse, I'm afraid.
Mark 5 years ago
One thing I don't understand is how/why people order large items and then aren't in to receive the delivery when it arrives? Lets face it most companies give you a pretty dam good idea of what day it will arrive and sometimes even down to an hour time slot and you still can't make some arrangement for someone to be there to receive it or have it redirected? I appreciate that doesn't cover the folded/damaged stuff here but.....
Avital Pilpel 5 years ago
Most of the "he left the expensive package where anyone can steal it" posts are the orderer's fault. You order a huge, expensive item, are not at home to get it, what do you expect them to do - break into your house and install it? Even putting it under the mat or behind the mailboxes is simply the best they could do.
Zaheen Muhammad 5 years ago
I have a feeling that a lot of them were done on purpose. People not happy with their lives or for some other weird reason leaving the packages leaning on the door is just one of them!
Callie Ge 5 years ago
I’m lucky in Australia our posties are very careful, most of the time, I had a long handled paint brush sent, it was easily 18 inches long, the post man shoved it into the letterbox, bending and snapping it in 3 places, all he had to do was go 6 feet up the drive way & put it near the front door. Good news, after I complained, he got fired.
Shireen 5 years ago
I don't understand why a person wouldn't make sure someone is home if you've ordered a tv, laptop or large electronic device. I also don't understand why the US can't take orders back to the depot or leave them with a next door neighbour. Most of the delivery personel in these photos just seem to be lazy and rude as well.
John L 5 years ago
Comes down to money. They get paid to deliver your item, not necessarily to ensure you receive it now. Electronics are cheaper than they have ever been. They won't take it back to the depot, because they don't want to store items, if there is no obligation to. Unfortunately these issues are because of Amazon. Amazon wont do it, because they are too big and it would disrupt that "same day delivery" schedule, everyone loves so much and other retailers have to compete with. You will buy that TV from Amazon, because it's cheaper and there is a reason why......
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2WheelTravlr 5 years ago
No, today you learned that there are some jerk delivery people, some companies that don't package well, and some people who make drama out of stupid things, but that 99% of everything you purchase will be delivered to you in good shape by people who care about their jobs and their customers.
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Random Panda 5 years ago (edited)
You got it backwards, the lazy and entitled people are the couriers who hate their job, but can't be arsed to find a better one and then take their frustrations out on paying customers instead of their employer.
Load More Replies... Demi Zwaan 5 years ago
I don't understand why people keep ordering stuff when they are not home to accept the delivery, and then expect the delivery guy to figure something out. Either be home, get an alternative (deliver at pickup point? neighbors?) or provide a safe space to put the delivery. What do you want the delivery guy to do with a huge package and a tiny mailbox? He's not doctor Who, your mailbox is not the Tardis.
Random Panda 5 years ago
I don't know how it is in the US, but in my country sometimes couriers will not call you or send a message in advance, so you have no idea when they will be coming. I had this happen to me twice, the courier would call me when they're waiting at my door with no prior warning my package would be delivered that day. But if you're not at home they will never just leave your stuff outside, it gets taken to an office or you make arrangements for another delivery date.
Load More Replies... Foxxy 5 years ago
I’m so thankful for the couriers and posties that have delivered my mail and packages. Whilst they are not perfect and people in those companies can do the same as what the USPS does at least the ones that do my area are decent. One thing for sure is I will never order Uber eats because there have been numerous reports of people taking bites or stealing customers orders.
hobbitly 5 years ago
I wonder how much it cost to send packages in the US and what the rules are. Over here (EU country) if it doesnt fit true the mailbox opening, it is treated as a package and the delivery person will ring the door. If youre not at home, they try some neighbors. If nobody is home, it will go to a pick-up point nearby.
Dippin Dot 5 years ago
In the US they don't try neighbors unless instructed, or if it's a small town and the carrier knows you and the neighbor.
Load More Replies... Random Panda 5 years ago
I still can't wrap my mind around the fact that these delivery guys are allowed to just drop stuff off even if there is no one to receive it. In my country that never happens, if you're not at home they will take to an office or return on another day. Most delivery companies here will notify you at least a day in advance of delivery, but some don't (or they use online trackers which in my experience have often been unhelpful) and it's not reasonable to expect that working people will stay home for days waiting on a delivery. And I can't believe the carelessness with which the packages are treated.
Rissie 5 years ago
With exception to the folded stuff and all the obvious *ssholery, if it was broken somewhere in the delivery proces, there is nothing the person delivering the goods can do. It's a one way street It's up to the customer what happens to broken goods. They cannot return packages on their own. And there is zero margin to personalize the experience. We want it delivered at the lowest possible prices, we get what we pay for. Minimal and error prone service.
Load More Replies... Just saying 5 years ago
All those folded certificates.....but US mail boxes look too small to take a standard A4 sized envelope so what is the delivery guy supposed to do?
Diedre Barlow 5 years ago
As a postie myself these photos make me sad. I try my hardest to be extremely careful with everything. I never doorstep parcels because I know how angry I'd be if my parcel was dumped on mine. Actually one was recently by another company. Twice.
Alex Bailey 5 years ago
Worked fine for me - but as Natasha suggested I was there to take delivery.
Load More Replies... DancingToMyself 5 years ago
I'm very surprised with all of this. In Europe, at least in my country, if nobody's at home, you get a notice in your mail box to pick up your package at the Post office. And you need to bring that notice (it has some number somewhere on it), and some kind of ID.
Chris Miilu 5 years ago
I live in CA; the carrier left a Notice on my door when I wasn't home to receive a delivery. The package could be claimed at the P.O. with the Notice. This seemed to be standard protocol; the carrier is already at the address; carriers have Notice forms.
Load More Replies... Linda Gamoran 5 years ago
I worked for USPS and delivered parcels the way it was supposed to be done. That being said there are quite a few lunkheads out there who don't do what they are supposed to do. People complain about doing this kind of work and I totally get but if it's your job you've got to get it done, and do it right you can't take it out on the customer.
Curious Cat 5 years ago
why the hell do you order things when your mail box is out on the street? ... instead of blaming Amazon, maybe realize you may have to be home when your TV or giant box of cat food arrives.. or maybe deliver it to your office, or Amazon box, or UPS office... oh.. "and my package got wet" Last time i looked mail delivery was not done on only warm sunny days with light breeze and low humidity. God... this is why America is in the crapper.. Blame others for your stupidity.
Natasha Forchione 5 years ago
This is odd, because if I recall correctly, items like TVs or anything that costs over 400 usually requires a signature. I guess that is not done anymore??
depicus 5 years ago
Having had an iPad Pro stolen by an Amazon driver and to answer a few responses here I was in when the delivery driver should have delivered. I was at the front door with the tracking app and watched him drive by - twice - and then get an email saying I was not in !!! Complained to Amazon who said they would make the driver call me when he re-delivered which he didn't despite saying he handed me the packages only one of which he actually left outside next to the bin. Amazon would not co-operate with the police so presumably the guy got away with it and is still stealing your parcels. Worse thing is they charged my card and took nearly two weeks and numerous calls to get the money refunded.
EVERLEIGH 5 years ago
After like 30 pics, I couldn't scroll anymore, it was pissing me off seriously and it's not even my problem lol! But seriously, I have no problem calling USPS or any other delivery companies to tell them off if they mess up anything of mine that is being delivered. It's mine so respect please!
Crochet lady 5 years ago
I have had many, many problems, with Amazon, all since they decided to foray into the delivery market and hire "contractors" who are underpaid and don't have any loyalty to the company. They truly don't care and it's clear. I have managed to get one fired because he kept lying about delivering packages he wasn't delivering. But I will say my Mail-people, (I've had both men and women), have always gone above and beyond and I have always gone out of my way to call the local PO and tell them and to give them Xmas presents. It's amazing the difference when people actually have some pride in their job.
Mandy French-Burkhead 5 years ago
I ordered $200 worth of textbooks. Got the notification from USPS that they had been delivered. Couldn't find them anywhere. Called them up and had to argue with the woman on the phone that even though they were marked delivered, they hadn't been. She puts me on hold, and when she comes back she says that the driver couldn't deliver them because our cat was in the driveway. Then why the f**k would he mark them as delivered?! Thankfully got them the next day.
Stannous Flouride 5 years ago
As more and more retail outlets die, unable to compete with the big companies' cheaper prices, this will become ever more commonplace. The end result of an unregulated monopoly. The companies call their drivers "contract workers" so they don't have to pay them benefits and won't pay them if they bring the packages back. You don't like it? Go to a local store that makes its own deliveries or stfu and quit whining.
Shart 5 years ago
True..some are the drivers fault..some arent..if a box gets damaged in the warehouse it gets put on the drivers truck..s/he has to deliver it in that condition and face your wrath. There is a difference between a lazy delivery driver and a good one stuck with your goods damaged in transit
Lilsomms 5 years ago
The low calibre of Amazon Prime delivery drivers is staggering. Not too long ago one approached me at work with a large package asking why it wouldn't scan at the pick up lockers. I looked at the address, and it was for the bank next door. The ding dong then flat out asks, do they have lockers? No buddy, you have to actually deliver it to a physical human being,
Nubmaeme 5 years ago
I guess I've been really lucky. I've only had one package really screwed up. A UPS driver was delivering a box of various jerky spices and a few other items. It was raining, so he grabs someone's (Lord only knows whose) garbage can and turns it over the package, but he placed everything in an obviously low area. The can floods, soaks the package and all the items inside. UPS replaced everything including the one or two items not damaged by the water.
FABULOUS1 5 years ago
I must be pretty lucky because the only one that I have experienced is a small item being delivered in an over size box. I live on the 2nd floor and order online all the time and have never had any of these issues. Even though i am sure my delivery drivers hate me during the holiday seasons this still deliver my items without destroying them.
Tor Rolf Strøm 5 years ago
I've often said: just because someone has something as a job, does not mean they are good at it. I kinda think I'm on to something. How on earth do you bend an envelope that says DO NOT BEND? Just incredible.
Linda Gamoran 5 years ago
USPS does have rules for delivering parcels . For any package the carrier has to try to gain the attention of the customer ie knock on the door, honk the horn. If there is no response or if package is too big you bring it back to the office and leave a slip called PS Form 3489 notifying the customer that they will need to pick it up. Also there are several options that you can choose for redelivery like telling them when and where you'd like it to be delivered
Monika Soffronow 5 years ago (edited)
You go to the shops near you to see the products and get expert advice. Then you order them from Amazon and you are not home for the delivery. Go by the courier to pick your stuff up! What can possibly go wrong, apart from you helping Amazon closing down all the actual shops and making sure taxes are not paid locally, or at all? And get yourselves bigger mailboxes BEFORE you order BIG size things with mail delivery. I do not feel sorry for you.
Rissie 5 years ago
Actually, I do my research myself and order my stuff from companies with a solid delivery service that gives you the possibility to plan a date and time. Shopping local is not going to cut it. Even locally you will find mostly large retailers and small shops will probably not sell what you are looking for. To me the future lies in small store fronts of large companies for people looking for advice. And the rest of us shop directly from the website.
Load More Replies... Lisa 5 years ago
In their defense (not as an excuse, also not applying for the disgusting stuff seen here) delivery is practically slave work, really bad pay, pretty heavy labor and always being pressured for time...
2WheelTravlr 5 years ago
Full-time UPS drivers make excellent pay, especially if they're willing to work overtime. They also have really good benefits including full medical.
Load More Replies... M Dream 5 years ago
so, what's the salary of a delivery man? how much pressure does he have from his company? except of course for the delivery man, firstly company is to blame.
Random Panda 5 years ago
That's not an excuse to trash other people's stuff that they bought with their hard-earned money.
Load More Replies... Andreea Ioanovici 4 years ago
Must be an american thing. In my country, you get a call telling you they'll be coming (or a message) and if they don't find you, they never EVER leave the package. You either get in delivered personally or you get to try another day or go to some place to pick it up. I've seen pictures of packages left outside houses or apartments and it always blows my mind that anyone would do that. It's like a big 'STEAL ME' sign
Viv Hart 5 years ago
Some points: #1 Don't you have to sign for a delivery? #2 Why are mail boxes so small? #3 If you regularly order stuff, get a bigger lockable mailbox #4 Getting huge items, get them yourself at the discount warehouse, also they do sometimes deliver for you, arrange it. #5 Make your own pizza/cake and stop being so lazy!
Ann Abdelzaher 5 years ago
LOL I get stuff delivered at my home all the time.. what's fun is when they hide stuff on my porch so well (and I don't have much a couple of porcelain cats and a swing) that I don't notice it for 2 days... but one time I ordered several bookshelves and UPS was delivering them... asked them to put them on the covered porch (~6-7ft from driveway) as it was winter... get home after work to see them stacked in the driveway covered in snow... luckily the snow had only recently started.
Paulina 5 years ago
It always baffles me how those tragic deliveries are even possible... It's either a very US thing or I'm exceptionally lucky to live in a country that doesn't allow it. Here (Poland, Europe) mailboxes are only slightly bigger that A4 envelope and if something doesn't fit it, you get paper slip with address and timeframe when you can pick it up from the post office. That's for the main carrier. Any courier service like FedEx does only deliveries where you have to be home and sign for the package. If you're not home you'll either get a text or paper slip in the mailbox - whether they'll try again on another day or you have to go to pick up spot. There's absolutely no possible way for a package to be just left on your doorstep. And we even have very well managed web of delivery automates - standalone machines that contain about 30 boxes of various sizes that can be opened with a phone number and a code. They're scattered around the cities and are very useful if you work odd hours.
Tammy Ralph 5 years ago
If possible you should always pay with paypal, They will always give you a refund if your goods are damaged, or if the delivery company says your package was delivered but you didn't get it.
Danielle W. 5 years ago
I am lucky; my postal lady and other delivery folks are awesome. Postal lady always brings it to the (covered) front porch if it won't fit in the box. UPS guy always puts it on my side porch, which is more convenient for him and it's fine. If it's raining he'll walk it to the front porch or, if it'll fit, put it in between the storm door and regular door on my side porch. FedEx always rings the bell.
Susan Riley 5 years ago
I think people today rely on delivery way too often these days. Actually go to the store to buy your TV. Stop at the fast-food place instead of relying on Grub Hub or others like that. I realize some deliveries are unavoidable. Report the screw-ups immediately. If you're not going to be home, have things delivered to a friend or relative who IS going to be home. Have UPS packages sent to one of their hubs instead. Then you can inspect for damage on-the-spot
Wil Vanderheijden 5 years ago
In my country no deliveryperson would leave a parcel unattended. They either deliver it to a neighbour and notify you, take it back for a second delivery or drop it of at a servicepoint. Any deliveryperson messing up the parcels would be out of a job very quickly. Perhaps it's because our consumerlaws are protecting us. If you order online the sender has the responsibility for a proper delivery of your order and he will chance his deliveryservice if he needs to replace orders too often.
Kim Conroy 5 years ago
this whole thread makes me so angry. and aslo grateful for Australia post.
BusLady 5 years ago
I lived at an apartment where rain dripped into my mailbox. Only mine, no one else's. I left a sign asking the carrier to leave it at my door (10 feet away) if it was raining. But they refused and my mail would get ruined. I complained to the Landlord as well, but they wouldn't do anything about it either. You gotta wonder.
Sue Cornwall 5 years ago
I am fortunate indeed. All my delivery people - UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS do an excellent job. Putting deliveries in plastic bag when rain is forecast - not just when it’s raining.
Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl) 5 years ago
i never have anything delivered to my home, unless it can fit in a normal envelope.
Naomi Armitage 5 years ago (edited)
Best story I have is from when I lived at home with Mom, and the next door neighbors moved away and their house stood empty for about a year or so. For some reason, for a period of about a month or two, we weren't getting mail. The Post Office said the mailman said it was getting delivered, but we weren't getting it. On a hunch, I went next door and looked in their mailbox. It was JAMMED with over a month of our mail. I collected the mail, taped the mailbox shut, and notified the Post Office. We got a letter of apology. From my other experiences with USPS, I was surprised to get even that.
Naomi Armitage 5 years ago
I live on the second floor of a 3-story building. The mailboxes are inside the front door, on a landing about halfway between the first and second floors. My neighbor on the first floor is disabled and has her own porch. She has notified UPS, USPS, FedEx, etc. that she wants her stuff delivered to her own porch. Guess where all her stuff ends up? It's even on the labels of her packages.
Laurie Laidley 5 years ago
FedEx is the worst. My mailbox is at the front of the building, but my actual door is at the back, so I have a note asking that they bring any deliveries around the back. Even with the note, they always leave my stuff on the front porch. One time, it was a 400lb+ desk that I had to pay someone to help move. At least UPS & USPS always pay attention to my note and my delivery instructions. FedEx is just like "Meh, whatev..."
2WheelTravlr 5 years ago
FedEx would not have delivered a 400 lb. package, their weight limit is 150 lbs. (same as UPS).
Load More Replies... Lorraine Woollands 5 years ago
I live in the UK and we had a note left about a delivery, it read "package left on porch". This was at our old address where the door to our flat opened right onto the street, no step, no path, no porch just pavement. We e-mailed Amazon to tell them on no porch no delivery. They sent replace goods. The next day we had a very angry Yodel driver deliver the goods from the day before telling us we had got him in trouble. We ended up with two deliveries the same, all because Yodel driver ,we think was late on his round and decided not to bother with our delivery til the next day.
Stan Chung 5 years ago
So infuriating to see these. I recall ordering Paperlike, a sticker for the ipadpro to simulate a pencil drawing experience with the apple pencil. It came crumpled at the corners. The second time was the same. @#$%@#$%.
Jerri Cole 5 years ago
For items shipped in original packaging, Amazon offer the option of shipping in an Amazon box. Pay attention to the checkout process.
Tiny Dynamine 5 years ago
You know what might prevent them from doing this? Paying them proper wages and giving them a pension, etc. Also, if they're just treated like slaves, it's no surprise they don't give a s**t.
2WheelTravlr 5 years ago
UPS does pay well, has pension, full medical. Drivers are not treated like slaves. USPS employees (not contract workers) also have good pay, benefits, etc. FedEx air service workers do okay also, Fed Ex ground and other contract-based delivery companies are usually the ones with poor pay/no benefits.
Load More Replies... Elizabeth 5 years ago
I was once sent a "secure" package, meaning it is to be securely locked away at all times during shipping and it has to be physically signed for by a person at your residence. I found the package floating in the wind in my backyard!!!! It contained a rather hefty check. I'm glad I noticed the "trash" in my backyard and looked at it before pitching it. FedEx ripped us off big time
Chris Miilu 5 years ago
UPS does not allow tipping for delivery; drivers are government employees. Private companies might allow tips. not sure.
Load More Replies... Biljana Malesevic 5 years ago
Because of this, I am always ready and willing to have agreement with post office to pay some extra money to them to get packages delivered when I am home to receive it. That is usually the case with post express services, they are not cheap, but they will find you and it's much better to pay some extra to be safe. :)
Kathleen Barlow 5 years ago
Funnily enough, I had my professional practice certificate delivered to me this week, folded in half and stuffed in my mailbox despite the huge red letters saying 'do not' bend'. I swear, some posties do it on purpose because they can't be bothered.
Jason Doakes 5 years ago
The land of personal-responsibility, home of the I-got-mine, valley of f**k-your-feelings and womp-womp, the "Reich" of the con-men and populists, where being polite and generous is a weakness. Treat humans like garbage and after some time they're broken, they'll treat everyone else like garbage and won't give a sh*t about anything anymore. This is just a symptom. It'll get worse, I'm afraid.
Mark 5 years ago
One thing I don't understand is how/why people order large items and then aren't in to receive the delivery when it arrives? Lets face it most companies give you a pretty dam good idea of what day it will arrive and sometimes even down to an hour time slot and you still can't make some arrangement for someone to be there to receive it or have it redirected? I appreciate that doesn't cover the folded/damaged stuff here but.....
Avital Pilpel 5 years ago
Most of the "he left the expensive package where anyone can steal it" posts are the orderer's fault. You order a huge, expensive item, are not at home to get it, what do you expect them to do - break into your house and install it? Even putting it under the mat or behind the mailboxes is simply the best they could do.
Zaheen Muhammad 5 years ago
I have a feeling that a lot of them were done on purpose. People not happy with their lives or for some other weird reason leaving the packages leaning on the door is just one of them!
Callie Ge 5 years ago
I’m lucky in Australia our posties are very careful, most of the time, I had a long handled paint brush sent, it was easily 18 inches long, the post man shoved it into the letterbox, bending and snapping it in 3 places, all he had to do was go 6 feet up the drive way & put it near the front door. Good news, after I complained, he got fired.
Shireen 5 years ago
I don't understand why a person wouldn't make sure someone is home if you've ordered a tv, laptop or large electronic device. I also don't understand why the US can't take orders back to the depot or leave them with a next door neighbour. Most of the delivery personel in these photos just seem to be lazy and rude as well.
John L 5 years ago
Comes down to money. They get paid to deliver your item, not necessarily to ensure you receive it now. Electronics are cheaper than they have ever been. They won't take it back to the depot, because they don't want to store items, if there is no obligation to. Unfortunately these issues are because of Amazon. Amazon wont do it, because they are too big and it would disrupt that "same day delivery" schedule, everyone loves so much and other retailers have to compete with. You will buy that TV from Amazon, because it's cheaper and there is a reason why......
Load More Replies... 2WheelTravlr 5 years ago
No, today you learned that there are some jerk delivery people, some companies that don't package well, and some people who make drama out of stupid things, but that 99% of everything you purchase will be delivered to you in good shape by people who care about their jobs and their customers.
Load More Replies... Random Panda 5 years ago (edited)
You got it backwards, the lazy and entitled people are the couriers who hate their job, but can't be arsed to find a better one and then take their frustrations out on paying customers instead of their employer.
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