This is a true story that happened to me—about an order that “seemed well-intentioned” but ended up costing me a fortune.
Here's what happened:One evening, I received an order: the pickup location was a convenience store, and the delivery destination was a private residence. When I arrived at the store to pick up the order, I realized I was supposed to deliver “12 cases of bottled water,” with 24 bottles in each case. The convenience store clerk helped me load them onto the footrest of my motorcycle, and my entire bike was practically submerged in water.
Actual Problems Encountered
First, my balance was extremely unstable while riding. The weight of 12 cases of bottled water, combined with the weight of the motorcycle itself, nearly caused me to skid while turning. Second, there was no elevator at the delivery location, so I had to carry the packages up to the fourth floor one floor at a time. Third, the customer didn’t come out to open the door afterward; it wasn’t until I called that I realized he had provided the wrong contact information.
In the end, I left the water at the management office and asked the manager to accept it on my behalf. The whole back-and-forth took over 40 minutes, during which time I was completely unable to take on any new orders.
How much did I make on this order:The pay for this order is 68 yuan. Yes, 68 yuan. That’s not even my average earnings for a single trip.
My Reflection:In hindsight, if I could do it over, I should have called the customer to confirm the contents of the order before accepting it. Currently, the platform does not have a system for charging additional fees for these types of “non-food” orders. I recommend that everyone think twice before accepting orders like this, especially orders for household goods that appear to be in large quantities.