By The Book
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I think there are things you don't understand about how your pension works. If you worked part time it should count towards your total number needed to retire.
32 years old too late?
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a911scanner
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Thank you for your thoughts, but I understand clearly. I worked in the building for 60 days prior to winning a driving bid. So I currently have a total of 11 months working for brown.
SCV good to go sir.
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You know your body better than anyone else. It's a tough job that will take its physical toll on you (at times mental and emotional as well). From what I understand, the vast majority of people stay in about the same shape in their 30s as they were in their 20s. So if you still feel healthy enough to run and gun (figuratively speaking), go for it. You definitely want to get your foot in the door now though.
I thought I was at the max age at 30 for becoming a driver, a lot of these posts are making me feel better about my career.
I thought I was at the max age at 30 for becoming a driver, a lot of these posts are making me feel better about my career.
Oak
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If you have a good work ethic, you'll be fine. It's hard work, but it's not sawmill hard. This old guy is in his early 50's and I haven't qualified yet. I've helped and know I can handle it. For how long, who knows? I can still load a feeder and smoke the youngsters they hire.
Hope my knees hold out.
One piece of advise, Work like you're always being watched. Never, ever, enter or exit without using your handrail, for example.
Hope my knees hold out.
One piece of advise, Work like you're always being watched. Never, ever, enter or exit without using your handrail, for example.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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This is my career.
raceanoncr
Well-Known Member
Nope. I started at 31 as package driver, went to feeders and retired 32 years later. Go for it.
FlaccidEgo
Active Member
I've just turned 35 and have just qualified as a driver. All the drivers I have talked to are earning excellent money and have excellent benefits. If you are sure you can handle the hard work and long hours, go for it!
By The Book
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Sorry for my assumption. I would still talk to your local and find out if you have to put in 20 before your eligible.
watdaflock?
Well-Known Member
Entirely depends where you are. All about Seniority.
You may have the opportunity to drive rather quickly or stuck waiting for many years.
olroadbeech
Happy Verified UPSer
op has not replied. must have made up mind in the negative,
special brownie
Active Member
Went full time at 22. But see many older guys try. Its like anything else, some people pick it up no problem. Others crash and burn
ihatewinter
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Try applying for a seasonal driver at a large hub near you. Else your just gonna have to find out by unloading and loading till a bid comes up.
ChrisTheBrown
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It depends how big the center/ hub that you're applying to..Do you know anyone that works where to intend to apply/ work? Perhaps they could fill you in & give you an idea of how long of a wait you'd have..Starting out the first few years or so absolutely sucks, by the way. Barely work more then 2 days a week pt (at least this was the case for me) most of your money will be eaten up by Teamsters initiation fees/ dues..I'm just about to hit 2 years PT seniority next month, started right before I turned 25. Barely ever get any driving time, & I qualified as a cover driver last July. Not saying this will be your situation also, but you'll need at least a second income to survive. Best of luck brother.
Indecisi0n
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Depends, what are your body stats and can you provide a picture?
