FedEx Fails Again: Amusing Sign Highlights Delivery Issues

Mason Riverwind

Updated Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

The ongoing saga of delivery woes continues, as demonstrated by a recent image highlighting the frustrations many face with FedEx. The image, which has garnered significant attention on Reddit, showcases two notices taped to a glass door or window. The window's slight reflection reveals a staircase and some indistinct objects behind the glass, adding to the setting's situational irony.

The primary notice, prominently displayed in bold, uppercase letters, reads:

"ATTEN: ALL CARRIERS

ABSOLUTELY NO

DELIVERIES TO THIS

STAIRWELL"

Beneath this authoritative directive, a smaller FedEx notice is positioned, featuring the company's recognizable purple header and the disappointing message "We missed you." This notice, although partially obscured by the image's resolution, typically informs the recipient about a missed delivery attempt and instructs them on how to retrieve their package.

This image has sparked a flood of reactions, with many Reddit users sharing their own FedEx horror stories. One commenter quipped, "Well, there was no delivery," while another humorously noted, "Well the sign doesn’t say where it should go." The sentiment is echoed by a user who lamented, "Too many misplaced deliveries, phony attempted deliveries, correspondence that my order was being held at a FedEx center a half an hour away from me."

In a particularly exasperated comment, one user detailed their experience of insisting that shipments should not be made via FedEx due to repeated issues. "I have zero delivery issues with UPS or the US Post Office," they concluded, highlighting the comparative reliability of other carriers.

The image also struck a chord with former delivery workers. One nostalgic commenter recalled, "I delivered packages once upon a time ago so the frustration with this note is palpable." They shared stories of attempting to accommodate customers' preferences, only to be met with rudeness, leading to packages being left on loading docks or marked as undeliverable.

Other users pointed out the apparent illiteracy of FedEx drivers, with one stating, "FedEx drivers can’t read. They are all illiterate. Pretty sure it’s a job requirement at this point." Another added, "FedEx is the premier note delivery company. There is no door they won't put a 'we missed you' note on."

The image and ensuing comments underscore a recurring theme: the disconnect between delivery expectations and reality. As one user aptly put it, "FedEx reminding you that they, in fact, did not get the same deal as UPS drivers."

In a world where timely and accurate deliveries are crucial, the image serves as a humorous yet frustrating reminder of the challenges many face with FedEx. Whether it’s misplaced packages, prefilled notes, or unresponsive drivers, the ongoing issues with FedEx delivery services continue to be a source of ire and amusement for many.

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Top Comments from Reddit

bytemage

Well, there was no delivery.

KulaanDoDinok

Well the sign doesn’t say where it should go

DadsRGR8

I started insisting in my shipment instructions for various vendors that shipments should not be made via FedEx and that if they were they would not be accepted. Too many misplaced deliveries, phony attempted deliveries, correspondence that my order was being held at a FedEx center a half an hour away from me, and difficulty tracking / locating my shipments. Like a company run and operated by 3 year olds. I have zero delivery issues with UPS or the US Post Office.

-NolanVoid-

FedEx carrier: "oh I can't drop this here but you won't say where I can? F*** you, come by the warehouse tomorrow for your package"

C137RickSanches

FedEx is such a pos company. They claimed to have tried multiple times to deliver the packages at my home. Cameras show they had the note prefilled because they didn’t want to deliver the heavy packages. Even with the evidence we couldn’t do a thing. Damn lazy criminals! And the best part is it said it was their third attempt and it was only their first.

VincentGrinn

should crosspost this in the fedex sub and watch how much they defend the driver and complain about the customer and how they deserved it for expecting them to do their job

Romnonaldao

I could be standing at my door, lock eyes with them, and tell them they are delivering to the wrong house they'd still deliver my neighbors package to my door.

defroach84

It could be as simple as this is an apartment, and they are tired of Fedex just dropping boxes in the stairwell instead of apartments themselves. The person it was supposed to be delivered to required a signature, they weren't home, so left a note on the front door.

asdf072

FedEx reminding you that they, in fact, did not get the same deal as UPS drivers

Imaginary_Eagle1852

I delivered packages once upon a time ago so the frustration with this note is palpable. No s***, I've literally had face to face conversations with people on my route that went a little something like, "hey, my name is Earl. I've taken over deliveries for this route. If you give me your preference for how you'd like your packages delivered, I'll gladly adjust and accommodate so that the delivery meets YOUR standard. Same time. Same place. Every order. Like clockwork. You'd think people would take 20 seconds out of their day to say "hey, thank you and yes, you can bring this package to X. I'll take it from there". Rarely happened. 80-85% of the time, I was met with rudeness. Thusly you can find your s*** somewhere on a loading dock if at a business or labeled as not home for residential. 200+ stops a day. I don't have time for your look down the nose b*******. You have a job and s*** to do. So do I. F*** you.