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To whomever it may concern.

I finally moved! I was trying to get away from my small town of a little more than 2,000 people to live in the big city of LA with millions for about 8 years. That was my dream ever since high school. It took a long time because many things had to happen before I could move. Saving money was just one of them, I needed surgeries, a car, and many other incidental costs that were very high. My job then didn’t pay enough so it took a very long time to save anything. I had finally saved up about 3 grand and decided I could spend forever trying to prepare so I might as well just take the chance and go.

For my first trip I only had a few days to find an apartment and job before I had to be back home for other responsibilities. I went to an Amazon warehouse to see what it took to apply for a job there. Miraculously, the guy who hired delivery drivers happened to be there and was willing to see me. This almost never happens, you typically have to apply online now. So it seemed like fate. Originally I wanted to work in the warehouse because I’m not the best driver, but this was an opportunity, and I didn’t have enough time to explore other options so I took it. What’s more is I now realize warehouse jobs at Amazon only operate in smaller shifts and I needed a lot of money if I wanted to live in LA. I only chose the most expensive place to live here on the west coast. So the delivery driver job that’s advertised as working from 8 to 5 seemed like it would be enough.

After that I had to find an apartment in that area, so commuting wouldn’t be too long. I looked at several and they were all too expensive. It was very difficult to find an apartment below 2,000 dollars in rent, and the few I found were really ghetto horrible places to live and they were always full anyways. I finally found one that looked perfect, but it was full too. Fortunately the guy there directed me to an apartment that wasn’t full and had rooms available. It seemed like a nice enough place. I was happy with it, but the rent was high, 1,800. I wanted to keep looking but I was out of time so I took it.

I drove 10 hours back to the trailer I was renting in north California, packed up all my belongings, and drive 10 hours back. I only had one day to move in as much as I could before starting online training the next day. Ever since then I’ve been pressed for time, trying to figure out what bills I’ll have, adjusting to the city life, setting up all my appointments and trying to get comfortably established here. I’ve recently learned that Amazon typically only recommends 4 days of work for delivery drivers because it’s an extremely difficult job. We’re considered industrial athletes. At peak we make more than 200+ stops and deliver 300+ packages every day. Admittedly I’ve been really struggling to meet that quota. Driving in the city is so different from my life in that small town. There’s huge apartment complexes I have to navigate. Finding addresses is difficult and now there’s hundreds I have to visit every day. There’s always traffic I have to be careful of. Nowhere to park. I could go on and on about the trials of this job. I’m improving every day, but this is most stressed and challenged I’ve ever been in my life.

Over the last couple weeks I’ve gotten a better understanding of all the costs I’m going to have and unfortunately I’ve learned that 4 days a week isn’t nearly enough. So I’ve talked to my superior and she has helped set up a schedule where for peak season I’m going to be working 12 hour shifts. From 8am - 8pm. I’ll be working as many as 6 days out of the week. That’s the only way I can afford my bills and apartment. It’s funny, I’m making more money than I’ve ever made in my entire life, but the cost of living here is so high, I have even less to spend on myself. I don’t know what day I’ll have off yet, but on that day I’ll be making important appointments, grocery shopping, washing my clothes, and everything else I won’t have time for during the work week. I wasn’t sure exactly what I was looking for when I came to LA, but it wasn’t this. I wasn’t expecting to spend every waking moment delivering packages. I imagined a personal life with relationships or hobbies, but here I am with those things being impossible now. So I just wanted to apologize to everyone I haven’t gotten back to on here. I’ve never been more busy than I am right now. I just don’t have time anymore. I’m sorry.
Casheyane · 26-30, F
Hey, first off. You tried. You learned. You grew.

It may seem like you're failing but you're moving. You're on your way to somewhere. It counts.

Good job for that. You deserve a pat on the back for being brave.

On the busy side, maybe settle for a living space that's safe but wouldn't cost too much. Focus on saving. You'd burn out if you work too hard and doesn't feel satisfied. You can enjoy life if you have time to actually enjoy the view and with money to spend in your pocket. Life is never perfect. But you can make it the best it can be, one day at a time.
RubySoo · 56-60, F
I remember you telling me years ago it was yr dream to live in LA.
I do hope things improve for you my friend. Sebding love and lots of luck. X
Heyyyyy....I've missed you! I was wondering where you might have been. 🤗💞

Boy! I've better suggestions for you...so lmk if you're interested, bruh. Take care, man...💙👍
bearinthehalfwayhouse · 26-30, M
Yo you moved from cali to LA? Idk if that's going further up or down shit creek tbh ngl. ┴┬┴┤•ᴥ•ʔ
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