Recording summary · December 2024
[2024-12-20] update on my NEW job after getting banned on amazon flex [6rzMdgUG3To]
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Overview
Following a deactivation from Amazon Flex for filming parcel deliveries that showed his mother assisting and displayed customer addresses, Daniel submitted an email appeal using an AI draft, removed related videos to pursue reinstatement, and threatened exposés if kept banned.
Daniel transitioned to delivering for Uber Eats, completing shifts involving McDonald's, Subway, and Tesco orders while preferring lower pressure, flexibility, and suburban routes over Amazon Flex, despite dealing with packaging issues, drink spills, and supermarket delays.
Daniel tracked monthly finances and formulated budgets combining Uber Eats earnings, YouTube AdSense, stock sales, and a $200 per month Path of Exile 2 video sponsorship to clear a £3,500 credit card debt, support living expenses, and fund a February ski trip to the Alps.
Daniel analyzed investment portfolios, noting declines in gold holdings and Barrick Gold alongside broader market and cryptocurrency drops, while evaluating US Treasury bond ETFs, self-employment, and personal tax deductions.
Daniel voiced frustration over urban road layouts, cramped housing, and low-income neighborhoods in Kent, while sharing negative impressions of past travels in Japan, urban decay in the United States, and personal experiences with smoking weed in Thailand.
Daniel discussed content creation dynamics, equipment preferences, and opinions regarding various YouTubers and streamers, while also managing pet disruptions from the cat Pushkin and dealing with physical discomfort in his shoulder and neck.
Themes
Amazon Flex deactivation appeal, rule violations, and video exposés
Uber Eats delivery driving logistics, routes, delays, and earnings
Comparison of pay, flexibility, and operational stress between Amazon Flex and Uber Eats
Financial budgeting, debt payoff, sponsorships, and tax deductible expenses
Investment portfolio performance, gold holdings, Treasury bonds, and stock market risks
Housing preferences, street designs, road layouts, and driving difficulties
Critiques of urban environments in Japan and the United States, and delivery incidents
Content creation, video recording equipment, streamer revenues, and platform commentary
Physical pains, vehicle seating, sleep disturbances, and interactions with Pushkin
Developments
Daniel was banned from Amazon Flex after using an Insta360 camera to film his mother carrying a delivery bag during delivery shifts.
Daniel sent an email appeal drafted with AI to Amazon regarding the deactivation.
Daniel took down Amazon-related videos following a request in an effort to reverse the ban.
Daniel cancelled an Amazon insurance policy and received refunds for the policy and a battery bank.
Daniel completed eleven Uber Eats deliveries across Tesco, McDonald's, and Subway between 11:00 and 16:30, earning £51 plus tips.
A Subway customer caught Daniel after a wrong order was handed over, preventing a negative review.
Daniel cancelled an Asda double order after being told repeatedly that it was not ready.
Daniel received a £2.64 tip on a McDonald's delivery order.
Daniel signed a contract for an ongoing $200 per month video sponsorship on his gaming channel covering Path of Exile 2 and released the video.
Daniel donated $25 to Jenna Bain for TotalBiscuit's funeral fundraiser.
Amazon contacted Daniel regarding a customer report of an unreceived package marked as delivered on 15 December.
Daniel entered the car park of Elizabeth's Place in Pennenden Heath to deliver Amazon parcels, after which the entrance gate was padlocked shut.
Daniel met Sora in Japan, after which Sora ran off, leaving Daniel followed by a man speaking Thai.
A motorist in the right lane cut Daniel off to exit left on a roundabout, nearly causing a collision.
Pushkin jumped into the room, leaped onto the window, and knocked over Daniel's camera tripod.
Daniel streamed Path of Exile 2 for 5 hours.
Daniel returned an action camera obtained on finance after two weeks of use.
eBay closed Daniel's account following inventory fulfillment issues and refund requests for knife sharpening stones.
Daniel sold multiple electronics including an ROG Ally, iPad, Switch OLED, and gaming laptop on Facebook Marketplace in Thailand.
Daniel returned an iPhone 15 and posted a 1-star review for the Samsung Fold.
Dr Disrespect announced a move to Rumble and was demonetized.
Leafy received a ban on YouTube.
Daniel's mother messaged Sunny stating that Daniel was stupid for losing his delivery job.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether Amazon will approve Daniel's appeal, complete their investigation, and unban his account.
Whether Daniel's prospective monthly earnings from Uber Eats and YouTube will total £2,100 or reach £2,700 over the remainder of December.
Whether Uber Eats orders are dispatched for McDonald's locations situated at motorway service areas.
Whether Uber Eats can fully replace Amazon Flex income after insurance deductions.
The exact calorie content of the mince pie and chocolate Daniel consumed.
The future direction and potential rebound of the financial, cryptocurrency, and gold markets, and whether a Santa rally will occur.
The living arrangements of Sunny's sister, whether Sunny's entire family lives together, and whether reduced income will affect Daniel's relationship with Sunny.
Whether the Path of Exile 2 sponsorship will continue paying for a couple of months or be cancelled due to low view counts, and whether the sponsor lives in China.
The exact source and reason for Daniel's shoulder clicking during arm movement.
Whether the missing parcel report from a customer was caused by an unnumbered house or theft from the front door.
The precise motive of the driver who padlocked the car park gate at Elizabeth's Place.
Whether areas like Coxheath, East Barming, Bearsted, Yalding, or Aylesford provide sufficient order volume to justify Uber Eats deliveries.
Whether Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled for release in 2025 and whether Kingdom Come: Deliverance is set in the Hungarian countryside.
What type of career path Daniel wants to pursue or what additional skills he should acquire.
The correct lane selection when proceeding straight ahead on a roundabout.
Whether UK tax authorities will permit business deductions of 45 pence per mile across 10,000 miles or £2,000 to £4,500 in write-offs against Daniel's income.
The exact total and proof of Daniel's delivery mileage given discrepancies between perceived driving and figures recorded on the My Peugeot app.
The resolution of the dispute between Barrick Gold and the Mali government and the timing of a potential economic depression hedging Barrick Gold.
Daniel's exact recollections of what Sunny said concerning the loss of the Amazon job.
Whether replicating a video title will consistently produce the same stream viewership.
Whether eBay's verification systems would recognize Daniel's identity on a newly created account.
Whether CDawgVA is dating Shibuya Kaho.
The identity, name, and marriage status of an Irish chat show host questioned as Alex Ferguson.
Whether Amazon will reply regarding another potential task.