Amazon Ireland Fulfillment center

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Hello, sorry if this is wrong section, newly signed up,move if wish.

Just wanted to ask, but last year a lot of talk in media of the new center in Baldonnell Dublin that Amazon said would be opened in Spring 2022 and how this would resolve issues regarding UK and having to order from Amazon Germany etc. Just googled to see if the place is up and running yet, would have thought it big news if so, anyone know if its to open soon or pushed back due to delays?

and sorry for using the word fulfillment, when we know they are tough places to work, hey maybe that qualifies this thread for this forum. anyways hello and thanks.

obi604

just heard about this on the news. Does this mean some stuff will ship from Ireland going forward?

and returns will be to an Irish address?

Atlantic Dawn

I just hope it doesn't lead to a .ie address and specific Irish store where we will be ripped off sideways as a result.

Overheal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119758460#Comment_119758460

It means soon young Irish men and women will be peeing in bottles to stay at the top of HR's scoreboards.

xxxxxxl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119758495#Comment_119758495

True did you see that UK documentary/mocumentary Was for a "Insert" food store. Shocking practices. Esp them getting rid off you if your a temp just saying to the agency need a replacement. Unheard of amounts of ambulances called and that.

Yurt2

With the location, they may cut a deal with the government to use Baldonnell as a hub for Prime Air delivery.

Fast forward 10 years, and Baldonnell is now Jeff Bezos International.

xxxxxxl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119758946#Comment_119758946

built into it space launchpad on craggy island.

Overheal

"I pay taxes, I am educated and respectful. I work for Amazon but every night I ask myself where I Will sleep. And I am one of the luckiest. If It's not in this car, I Need to pay at least 50 €, even if I had menses, I didn't have a place where I could shower. I feel humiliated by my government. You ask us permanent contracts. Rent and expenses are Always raising. You are killing us. You wipe your asses with our lives. STOP"

https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/y7kae7/aftermath_of_the_girl_fleeing_police_in_italy/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/y7fmoh/italy_girl_protesting_try_to_flee_police_on/

NSFW/TW:Blood, Self-harm. She leads police on a high speed chase and fends off police arresting her by threatening to kill herself.

Dyr

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119758495#Comment_119758495

You can tell you're american because you think Amazon are going to employ the locals 😂

Gatling

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119758946#Comment_119758946

Locals are trying to get the aircorp restricted to 9am-4 pm flights only and reduced helicopter flights,

Baldonnell has no hope of becoming a flight hub

Overheal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119768724#Comment_119768724

I can tell you've no idea what living with Amazon is like because you think any group will be spared from their turnover and remarkably high occupational death rate. Attack the post?

xxxxxxl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119768853#Comment_119768853

I agree horrible attrition rates at big tech companies and distributors like this. Some never think of the cost when clicking add to basket and buy. It should be illegal for designed obsolescence, none removable batteries for most people. I could harp on but just one of my bug bears. Tech has reached a level where were replacing stuff that could be designed to last for 10 years minimum. And white good for example for 20-30 with modular parts that can be upgraded for more energy efficiency.

mohawk

I can’t even remember the name of the program, but a good few years ago I watched some UK documentary/expose and haven’t bought anything from Amazon since. I have no issue with anyone becoming wealthy from a company they set up. However, paying minimum wage especially with those working conditions whilst becoming a Billionaire just isn’t right at all.