What It’s Really Like to Work for FedEx Express: Insights from a Former Employee
FedEx is a great place to work when it comes to people and company culture. The atmosphere is friendly, the teamwork is solid, and you feel like part of something bigger. However, after working for FedEx Express for four years, I realized that there weren’t many opportunities for advancement. The job eventually became a dead end for me. I started to feel complacent, and with that complacency came laziness. There was little left to learn, and I wasn’t growing anymore.
I want to make it clear: I do recommend working at FedEx, but I also suggest you view it as a stepping stone, much like a job at McDonald’s. It’s a place where you can develop important skills, but it’s not where you should stay if you want to achieve more. Don’t settle for less than you deserve! This job, while comfortable, shouldn’t be the end of the road for anyone looking to push their boundaries and grow.
I worked as a semi-truck driver for FedEx Express for four years before I quit. It was only after I left that I almost doubled my income! I had settled into a comfort zone at FedEx, but I realized that comfort was holding me back. The job wasn’t serving me anymore, and I wasn’t being challenged. I should have left sooner, but I didn’t have the courage.
Finally, I made the decision to quit, and that decision was a turning point in my life. It pushed me to grow and seek greater opportunities. If you’re working at FedEx—or anywhere that’s no longer helping you grow—don’t wait like I did. Take action. Learn what you can, but remember that it’s a temporary stepping stone toward something greater. Don’t settle. Keep growing!
Alberta, Canada