Navigating Amazon Flex

Amazon Flex is out, the newest app-based gig for anyone who wants to work on a flexible schedule. It's the newest version of Uber, and it's expanding quickly. Flex launched in September 2015, and as of the time of writing, it's in 36 different cities/districts around the US.

There's a fair share of present problems for people looking to work for Flex, however. Getting shifts to work is a very strange process, where you might have to wait a month for a single shift if you don't know certain information. This is because of Flex's insane demand; there is about a 5-to-1 ratio of workers to shifts available.

In addition, new drivers are going to have to learn the many ins and outs of delivery themselves through trial-and-error. This is an independent contractor position, therefore no one will teach you anything besides the most basic instructions.

The app also has a few quirks to it that may prove especially annoying. It helps to be prepared with all this information ahead of time. This comprehensive guide was written to address all of these issues. Read on to learn the best way to go about your deliveries, and give yourself the best chance to finish under your allotted time. Find out how to work consistent 30 to 40-hour weeks without mindlessly clicking your phone. As well as several other tips and resouces that you will find very useful as a Flex driver.

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