City Link has gone into administration
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The Jogger
Legendary Member
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- Spain
Jobs increasing in the private sector and money decreasing.................in the pocket. Modern day slavery.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
My son in law is a delivery driver. 40 parcels per day is nothing. His usual number is around 100 to 150. In the run up tp Christmas it was 300 plus per day and he had to have a couple of friends help him. The rate depends on where you are delivering, whether in a town, or rural, or city. He gets no sick pay, no holidays, he spends around £30.00 per day on diesel. Some deliveries are so far out that it costs more in diesel than he gets paid to deliver the parcel. Wear and tear on his van is tremendous, and of course there is no help there either.
On the other hand, there are few jobs in this area, so being a delivery driver is better than being unemployed. Its a terrible shame for the drivers and theyre families at any time of the year, but especially now, at Christmas.
On the other hand, there are few jobs in this area, so being a delivery driver is better than being unemployed. Its a terrible shame for the drivers and theyre families at any time of the year, but especially now, at Christmas.
The Jogger
Legendary Member
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- Spain
nickyboy
Norven Mankey
- Location
- You want hills? We got hills
There is an answer to this of course.
All we, the consumers, have to do, is tell suppliers we will only buy from them if they use a delivery company that will pay a living wage. Immediately those that don't are out of business. But of course if consumers just want the cheapest possible option then keep choosing the cheapest supplier on Amazon and accept the consequences. Can't have it both ways unfortunately
All we, the consumers, have to do, is tell suppliers we will only buy from them if they use a delivery company that will pay a living wage. Immediately those that don't are out of business. But of course if consumers just want the cheapest possible option then keep choosing the cheapest supplier on Amazon and accept the consequences. Can't have it both ways unfortunately
Smokin Joe
Legendary Member
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- Bare headed cyclist, Smoker
If it comes out of the blue it always is, no matter what the time of year.
maltloaf
Senior Member
- Location
- Gloucester
to be honest the writing has been on the wall for City Link for a while. They have been touting for a buyer for about 18m to 2y. I remember Yodel were thinking of buying in and also Amazon paid an interest but none of this came off.
phil_hg_uk
I am not a member, I am a free man !!!!!!
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Can you imagine City Link & Yodel
Yodel are really crap. The thought of both of them joining forces is frightening to say the least. Thank god it won't happen
phil_hg_uk
I am not a member, I am a free man !!!!!!
It still could happen
I would be easier to just ring up whoever you bought the stuff from and tell them to just chuck it in the bin and save all the waiting.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
It still could happen
mustang1
Guru
- Location
- London, UK
Yes for the employees. But I cant help but think the timing was spot in from a management perspective.
vickster
Legendary Member
Yodel and Hermes!Who else will companies find to chuck deliveries over a fence/gate even when you are at home awaiting a 'delivery' of something you have spent a lot of money on (and taken a day off work to receive the purchase) GOOD RIDDANCE.
classic33
Leg End Member
Parcel Force!Who else will companies find to chuck deliveries over a fence/gate even when you are at home awaiting a 'delivery' of something you have spent a lot of money on (and taken a day off work to receive the purchase) GOOD RIDDANCE.
