Excelsior! Academy Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I. am. not. happy. I get it is Christmas. I get they are working long hours. I appreciate the service. Sometimes I stalk the Fed-Ex truck...even when I haven't ordered anything. BUT it is 9:45 at night and I have a 12 passenger van in the driveway. It is possible that I have sleeping children inside. Could they at least try knocking first?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 They rang the doorbell? He must be a seasonal worker who's wife has complained about how fedex just throws the package at the door no matter the weather and drives away. Did you get his name as I think I should give it to the local Fedex so they can have him give lessons. Sorry he woke the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 We got a UPS shipment at around 8:30 or so. But at least the guy didn't ring the doorbell. Our delivery people don't usually ring, unless they require signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 People who don't have kids would never worry about ringing the bell. I might hang a sign next to the bell saying "kids sleeping, knock please" or something similar. Sorry you are frustrated, but maybe the excitement of receiving a package will make it more tolerable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 We got a UPS shipment at around 8:30 or so. But at least the guy didn't ring the doorbell. Our delivery people don't usually ring, unless they require signature. No, no signature required. He was driving off when I opened the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Our guys do the one-knock-and-run thing. I only know my package is there because my dog looses his ever-lovin mind and their tires screech as they peel out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 No, no signature required. He was driving off when I opened the door. That's frustrating. I hope your kiddos were able to go back to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I would have never thought anything about it. I only think it is strange to knock or ring the doorbell or call if it is after 10pm at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I took disconnected my doorbell years ago. I can hear people walking up on my porch no problem. If I know you, you will knock or just walk in. If I don't, you will ring and ring and go away. In 8 years it has never caused a single problem. If a ringing doorbell is going to wake up a sleeping baby or toddler, you might consider just going right to the source and getting rid of the noisemaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I would chase him down if he rung my bell that late! I can just hear the chaos! Baby screaming, anxious kids freaking, other kids whatever. And the dog barking like mad. (oh my goodness! As I wrote that....the carbon monoxide detector went off! BTW, NONE of the little kids woke up, even with me barging into the girls' room) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKshanmar Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 KIds go to sleep that early? I know, I know, I some how created a mutated version. When my oldest were, 2 & 3 I kind of gave up on bedtimes. They had to stay in their room and I went to bed. My kids NEVER woke me up at 6:00 am, like I hear kids are supposed to do.... Never. So when the Fed-Ex guy came at 9:45, they would have answered the door. Should that be on the confessions post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Call Fed-Ex. This is a management issue, not a driver issue. I pretty much guarantee that he would love to be home at this time of night and not out delivering packages. Unfortunately, they are not given the option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 No, no signature required. He was driving off when I opened the door. Well that's just beyond annoying. Maybe they're having the same issues our neighborhood has had. Several neighbors have come home to find the contents of their packages missing. The boxes are fully opened when they've arrived home. FedEx decided to deliver later in our neighborhood as a result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 They can't win. :( I get annoyed when they don't ring the bell, because things go missing in my neighborhood, and we are in the back of the house and do not hear a knock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 My neighbor puts a post it note on her doorbell to let the delivery guys know not to ring the doorbell because of her sleeping baby. For us, we prefer them to ring the doorbell as parcels get wet in the rain if the winds are strong. We stay in a condominium so rain does get to our front door at times depending on wind direction. Call Fed-Ex. This is a management issue, not a driver issue. I pretty much guarantee that he would love to be home at this time of night and not out delivering packages. Unfortunately, they are not given the option. I agree. My FedEx and UPS guys ever deliver pass 10pm. I felt so bad for them eventhough I was waiting for my boys stuff and grateful to have them delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I. am. not. happy. I get it is Christmas. I get they are working long hours. I appreciate the service. Sometimes I stalk the Fed-Ex truck...even when I haven't ordered anything. BUT it is 9:45 at night and I have a 12 passenger van in the driveway. It is possible that I have sleeping children inside. Could they at least try knocking first?! I understand your frustration. they are just dropping of the package, and then heading back to the truck. unless they need a signature, they dont' wait to see if anyone is home. they are trying to be as fast as they can. I would suggest a note or something taped over your doorbell. You would probably also do well to leave the porch light on so they'd see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Stuff is getting stolen nationwide. They are doing what they have to so they don't lose their shirts because most UPS packages have automatic insurance attached to them per UPS policy. My kid never went to bed either. I always marveled at parents who could get their kids to sleep w/o Benedryl... a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 When we moved this summer, we got a private mail box at the UPS store. Best decision ever. They sign for all my packages and they are kept safe in the air conditioned store until I pick them up. No more late (or super early) door bell ringing, no more school interruptions, no waking up the baby at naptime, and no stolen packages. So nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Okay, I have to say that y'all are weird. I can hear the Fed-Ex and UPS (and mail) guys as soon as they are on my street. Our house is well insulated, but I'm hyper vigilant when it comes to these guys. :) Well, and my hubby is still out in the garage (man-cave) at 9:45 so no one would knock on the door anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Gotta say my kids would be asleep too but I wouldn't care because A PACKAGE ARRIVED! I'd probably trip over the stupid dog and nearly break a leg sprinting to the door. Blame it on kids sleeping, but truth is I'd be glad they were out of the way. And we know they are coming up the street and the sound of them stopping in front of the house. Geez. That makes our lives sound so.... Boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Well how happy would you be if he knocked softly, you didn't hear him, and the packages were stolen off your front porch? He can't know what is going on inside of your house. Good on him for at least doing his best to try and deliver the package responsibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I have a piece of paper taped over my doorbell saying "Please do not ring bell", because inevitably, they would always ring it during nap time. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 God bless the Fedex guy who ensured your package didn't get stolen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I've gotta admit that after reading the OP I only felt sorry for the FedEx guy. Those poor guys are just doing their job and I feel for them being out so late, and I really doubt they want to be. I guess he could quit, start using FS, and buy himself some cupcakes. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Well he's damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. Where we used to live I never used the front door. Fed EX and UPS were the only ones that used the front door. If I wasn't tracking something, the doorbell was the only reason I'd know. They probably have strict protocol about doing some notification when delivering, due to package theft. Honestly, he'd probably been delivering packages all day. It's 9:45, he probably wanted to go home too. I don't expect the delivery guy to break protocol simply because he sees a big van in the driveway, lots of people have big vans. I'm sorry he woke your kids, but he's just doing his job. I would not complain. as an aside: I ordered some stuff last night. It said it will be delivered by 8:00 pm Christmas Eve. It's not Christmas gifts, but someone is going to be out there late delivering my stuff. I'm sure they'll appreciate the overtime this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 It is probably a one shot deal for you. The poor delivery guy will probably be working that late from now until Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 It's tough being in the shipping business in December. When my husband was flying freight we wouldn't see him at all during the month. Everyone who touches a package this time of year is swamped. Ds is working at a Pack and Mail place--wow they are busy! As far as ringing the doorbell...I'd have been miffed if he hadn't rung the bell, so like someone else said, he can't win. At least you got your package! That's good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 One day last week, they rang my bell so early that they woke everyone up. It makes me feel bad that they are working such long hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I personally would not be so upset if the Fed Ex guy rang my doorbell. In fact I would appreciate it. Who wants a package sitting on your doorstep for anyone to steal all night long? I highly doubt that he gave a second thought to what kind of car you are driving. I am sure he was concentrating on getting everything safely delivered and getting back home to his own family. Happy holidays to the fed ex man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 KIds go to sleep that early? I know, I know, I some how created a mutated version. When my oldest were, 2 & 3 I kind of gave up on bedtimes. They had to stay in their room and I went to bed. My kids NEVER woke me up at 6:00 am, like I hear kids are supposed to do.... Never. So when the Fed-Ex guy came at 9:45, they would have answered the door. Yes. My kids are in bed at 7:30p. (Sometimes 8:30p for the baby if she had a particularly long nap that day) And awake at 6:00a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 They're damned if they do, damned if they don't. They run the risk of waking children, or of having things stolen. They're usually going to pick the former. As to the time, I'm not really sure how that can be helped with the volume at this time of year. DH used to work for UPS. This time of year is just insane for package handlers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 The FedEx drivers are trained to ring the bell. Sorry your kids didn't sleep through it, but how would you feel if it were stolen (like others have said)? Or If they only delivered during hours that were convenient for your children's sleep schedules and nothing made it anywhere on time for Christmas? I don't think that 9:45 is that late for grown people who have actually requested as service (product delivery) at a time of year when timing typically means a lot. Telemarketing call at 9:45 pm? I'd be irritated. Delivery guy? Not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 The delivery guys don't ring doorbells around here, thankfully. Haven't at any of the places we have lived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Poor FedEx guy Cali's doll is supposed to be here tomarrow by 7 pm. I hope it's here sooner just so he/she can get home at a decent time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 They can't win. :( I get annoyed when they don't ring the bell, because things go missing in my neighborhood, and we are in the back of the house and do not hear a knock. I agree. I hate when I track my package and it says delivered, but there was never a knock or doorbell. It was raining all day yesterday here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceNzanesmom Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 My dh is a delivery driver. If there's a bell, he's suppose to ring it once and leave the pkg. If not, he knocks loudly one time and leaves the pkg. His intention is never to wake anyone, but when it's late/early I'm sure it happens. My doorbell is covered with a 'please do not ring' sign since I have day care kids sleeping at various hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Well...considering he could get in deep doo-doo with his company if your package is stolen and you submit a claim and not so much if your kids wake up...I'm glad you got your package! Our local FedEx and UPS guys are working earlier and later hours to make sure everyone gets their holiday packages before the big day. Besides, if your kids didn't wake up, no harm no foul, right? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I don't think that's the point. I'd be mad at him coming so late. My initial reaction would be annoyance, too, but he probably couldn't help it. He likely didn't want to be working that late either, but was trying to do his job and support his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runbikeswim Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Sorry can't agree. Poor guy busting his tail in frigid weather all night long and he doesn't notice you have a van, lots of kids and should knock softly bc you may/may not have sleeping children? They ring the doorbell to be sure you hear it, bc if the package is stolen bc it sat there all might, guess who is going to complain? You. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I don't find it strange, nor would I have been particularly cross about it. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcarolinamom Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Too bad he wasn't wearing a kilt. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acorn Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Glad you got your package. I really feel for the employees working so hard trying to meet delivery deadlines. I have had a package stolen that required signature for delivery, but some stranger in the apartment building signed for it. So, now I am glad that the bell rings, so I can get packages off the porch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Wow, that's not right. At that time of night I'd be freaked out by someone ringing the bell. Do you live somewhere particularly dangerous? Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Wow. That poor FedEx guy. He's just doing his job. If you've got that many kids, chances are they can sleep through a little bit of noise. It's a doorbell - not a marching band through your living room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 My dh is a delivery driver. If there's a bell, he's suppose to ring it once and leave the pkg. If not, he knocks loudly one time and leaves the pkg. His intention is never to wake anyone, but when it's late/early I'm sure it happens. My doorbell is covered with a 'please do not ring' sign since I have day care kids sleeping at various hours. 1dd has worked graveyard as she is employeed in an area that runs 24/7. she sleeps during the day. (and as the newb in her current job, she works christmas day - at least she can do it from home.) sigh . . . and 2dd is going into an area where they run 24/7 . . . . good prep for motherhood I guess. these poor guys just can't win. I'm just grateful for my packages. (though I have been annoyed when the mail man - who will deliver to my side door - put packages on my recycle bin. I nearly recycled the last one!) ups/fed-ex/on-trac guy always delivers to the front door. the delivery guys aren't out delivering 24/7 - but you can bet your bottom dollar there are people behind the scenes who are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 I didn't know this would be such a controversial subject. I REALLY do appreciate the job they do. I just wanted to vent to a "safe" place. There is NO WAY I would complain to Fed-Ex. Several crying young children at almost 10 at night is tough on the old nerves. Our kids go to bed around 8 or so in the winter. Not that I expect the rest of the world to do so. I was always taught not to call or visit after 9:30. So, yeah, 9:45 seems late to me. BTW: The box contained legos, lego videos, potato guns, and a flying helicopter. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineW Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I'm sorry it woke your kids. I understand being annoyed. However, it was pouring Saturday and the no-name delivery company guy that Amazon sometimes uses didn't ring the door bell. The packaging was nearly soaked through when we found it--thankfully Amazon had shrink-wrapped the book inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess4879 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 That's not a delivery...that's a booty call!! :rofl: Sorry, couldn't resist! I would be very annoyed with a late delivery like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 That's not a delivery...that's a booty call!! :rofl: Sorry, couldn't resist! I would be very annoyed with a late delivery like that. But if they don't deliver that late this time of year, all the deliveries won't get made or made by the day promised. So you have to decide, a one time inconvince of having your kids woke up or not getting the legos and things you ordered by christmas. Next delivery you may be in the early part of the route. If all your deliveries all year long came that late, I could understand being upset. But at christmas, when their volume is so much higher than the rest of the year you have to not only excuse it, but be thankful they are following procedure and letting you know their is a package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annandatje Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I don't find it strange, nor would I have been particularly cross about it. Laura :iagree: Even during non-holiday times of year, FedEx and UPS may deliver as late as 8:00 p.m. They virtually always knock on door and walk away unless package requires a signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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