4. Which company is best?

1. Hermes:
"Companies change periodically, and it is a bad idea for us to make a list in this FAQ of 'companies to avoid'. If you get a chance to speak with messengers personally, I would recommend asking them individually their opinions. Some guidelines I can, however, offer: Larger companies will offer a less personal experience; they will care less about who you are as a person and will treat you with less concern if you have some difficulty on the job or in your personal life. They will also notice less if you have done a 'good' or 'bad' job. The good side about big companies is that they are almost constantly hiring, and it's an easy place to start. Also you will probably have more opportunity to take days off or work part-time at a large company. Small companies will offer more of a 'family' (dysfunctional family!)environment. They may hang out at a bar together Friday nights, may stick around in the office after work, or on slow days and talk about life, and may show more concern if you get hit by a car, or if you get sick. On the other hand if you DO get sick, or want to take a day off, you may fine a small company trying to pressure you into coming into work anyway, or firing you if you don't show up. This is because they need to keep a minimum number of messengers on the street at any point in time. In general I would advise staying away from companies who: Have an office that feels like a prison. Or don't give you straight answers to any questions you may ask them regarding how much they pay you. Or who disrespect you in any way in the beginning. There are too many companies in New York to warrant staying at a disrespectful company. Get the hell out of there."