DHL in the U.S. is really bad. You might as well just hand your package to a homeless person. This actually benefits Americans.
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Why do you have to take a shit on homeless people just to make your dumbass point?
I’ve been homeless and work closely with the homeless.
No homeless person was harmed here. It was a person making a point. Ffs chill with the sjw
Yeah, I’ve been homeless too, and I live five miles from the bridge I lived under in winter as a kid so I didn’t freeze to death after the Gospel Mission kicked me out for forgetting to sit through the mandatory bible reading. So why don’t you take your shit opinion and fuck off, asshole. I’ll get offended by whatever I want.
Ah so you meant to write the op was “hey, as a homeless dude, I’m offended ya prick so fuck right off”. Cant argue with that!
It's an apt comparison. What do you think will happen to a package given to a desperate person? That's all OP said, but no, lemmy throwing the upvotes for getting on your moral soapbox.
I guess I could have said "random person" but yeah, it seems like people just like to be outraged and dogpile when they see downvotes.
Why is gifting a parcel to a homeless person taking a shit on them?
I never personally have experienced anything negative with them. FesEx on the other hand... I also have a pending international shipment I paid an extra $100 for to make it DHL instead of FedEx ... Wonder what will happen now.
They’re just trying to get their mental gymnastics warmed up for the upcoming shitstorm v2.whatever the fuck it is we’re on now
So we can hope companies like Tesla die off, but not other shitty companies? Just because it's european doesn't mean it deserves my business.
Your comment made me think you were making it from the perspective of a magat but if that isn’t the case, I’ll be more lenient and my apologies
I just really hate DHL in the U.S. but I understand that they're the defacto international carrier especially in europe. I know that Pitney Bowes also does some kind of international logistics, Idk if they actually do last mile or not.
That’s fair for sure, I really get irritated with fedex and don’t think I’ve used dhl myself so no experience there to claim anything. I have had some hair pulling moments waiting for stuff from Europe so I imagine that was them if they’re the ones everyone uses there. USPS has been the most consistent for me but that’s just domestic
DHL in the rest of the world is the way to go. Fuck FedEx. In the U.S. I only use UPS and USPS because they are union and also much less shitty and cheaper than FedEx.
Yeah my options were only DHL and FedEx in this case. I prefer USPS and UPS over DHL when it is an option.
DHL, FedEx and UPS all fill the same roll of "Fucking Christ, why did they have to use them for shipping?
Something will happen to make the experience a pita.
So basically all your shipping companies suck there -- except for the one that's a federal self-funded agency? Weird.
I think one of the bigger problems is that Americans expect their stuff to be left right at their door, instead of them doing the last-mile themselves. Particularly if you live in a bigger city, taking a short walk to a packet locker or service point is so much more convenient for everyone.
I've never had an issue with UPS. I use pirate ship to send packages. Larger or heavier packages are better to send UPS. Usually ground service takes two days, on par with priority mail.
You have a sail boat?
UPS is rock and roll. Their employees are well paid and have solid benefits. You can tell because they're always happy and positive. Rarely, if ever, had an issue.
FedEx OTOH, jesus. Their employees are more like contractors and are under constant pressure. They're treated like shit and it shows.
Funny thing, I never see the same FedEx driver twice, love my UPS and USPS man. Turns out assigning regular routes brings efficiency and happy customers.
Had to tussle with people at my old company to get the UPS account info for shipping. "Just use the FedEx account." No, fuck them, not rewarding bad behavior.
Very little experience with DHL, they're a far distant third in commercial shipping.
The USPS is a marvel.
Your statement about this benefiting Americans is stupid beyond all possible belief. But your statement about DHL is accurate. Every time I get a package from DHL (maybe once every few years) it's always delivered to the next town over with no explanation.
Americans will actually get their $800+ packages on time, sounds like a benefit to me.
Brain dead comment.
DHL is considered the worst shipping company in the u.s. by far.
https://postageguru.com/guides/why-dhl-is-considered-the-worst-delivery-company/
Which is literally why I shit on them, and then you defended them. So which is it? You defending them or shitting on them? Because I've never not had an issue with DHL.
Ime it's almost always handed off to USPS for final delivery
The $800 exemption is going to end in May, so idk why they wouldn't suspend all shipments.