Jkloc420
Do you need an air compressor or tire gauge
You also have to account for the chance at going driving if that interest you to. Of course that would be down the road and is based on seniority.
I have some questions, advice, etc..
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You also have to account for the chance at going driving if that interest you to. Of course that would be down the road and is based on seniority.
Jkloc420
Do you need an air compressor or tire gauge
When I first started we got healthcare after 30 days and the pay was 8.50. The incentive was the healthcare not the pay. Now I know the people that are 18-25 years old think their invincible and won't need it. However it is worth it in the long run and it is nice to have. Also when I first started I didn't have a rent payment so I put a lot into the 401k when that option came available. Also the stock option that ups gives you. Don't get me wrong ups can be a crappy job at times, you do need thick skin. So it isn't for everyone.
BrownBrokeDown
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Its not 18 months anymore last contract changed it to 1 yr for dependents too
Nike
Well-Known Member
Prolly the best part time job you could ask for. Free healthcare, paid time off, and the opportunity pick up extra hours by working other operations ie preload, local, helper etc. Stick it out, dont assume the only careers here are driver/manager. Ive seen good people move on to finance, ups security, sales and legal. All high paying jobs
AllOnTheHorses
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Here in southern region.. pickoff is the guy that sorts and sends packages to individual slide drops. I think it is just a regional difference in name only. It's not seasonal here.. it's a permanent part-time position during preload.
Got it. Yeah, we just call it sorter here. Thx.
I'll have to ask tomorrow. I swear it was 18 mo's for dependents here. Thanks.
BrownBrokeDown
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It was 18 months when i started but it changed to 1 yr last year. for those on Teamcare at least. dont know if the carveout is different.
It's probably different here. But I'd be thrilled if it were 1 year. Won't get my hopes up, though.
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olroadbeech
Happy Verified UPSer
then stick it out.
olroadbeech
Happy Verified UPSer
i was gonna ask age and if you had any children until i read post #20.
for all you new hires without children, run away from this place. get in your car and travel around the good ol USA for a couple years. then go over to Europe and do the same. see the pyramids, the taj mahol , stonehedge, travel thru south east asia, go motorcycling tripping, take the green tortoise bus tours, hitch-hike with a copy of On The Road or Travels With Charley. take drugs in Amsterdam, don't miss Alaska or Hawaii , or 100 other places before being tied down to this company.
i did this and a lot more until finally being sentenced to 25 years here at age 35.
i DONT REGRET a minute of being the travel bum I was for over 17 years before i settled down.
i guess i'll never understand why young people want to get stuck in this job when they only have to take care of themselves.
for all you new hires without children, run away from this place. get in your car and travel around the good ol USA for a couple years. then go over to Europe and do the same. see the pyramids, the taj mahol , stonehedge, travel thru south east asia, go motorcycling tripping, take the green tortoise bus tours, hitch-hike with a copy of On The Road or Travels With Charley. take drugs in Amsterdam, don't miss Alaska or Hawaii , or 100 other places before being tied down to this company.
i did this and a lot more until finally being sentenced to 25 years here at age 35.
i DONT REGRET a minute of being the travel bum I was for over 17 years before i settled down.
i guess i'll never understand why young people want to get stuck in this job when they only have to take care of themselves.
How many hours do you put in a week? You bring in $210 after taxes??
underworked1
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Which you also have to account that driver top out will take you an additional 4 years to hit..thanks union
There is nothing wrong with living, not even close to a problem, but some are mature beyond their years and wants to prepare ahead of time. I'm 26 now, I wish I was as close to "being ready" 6 years ago as I am now. I'm about to start Cover driving, my center is in desperate need of drivers non-peak, i will basically be a FT driver without a route.
If you're young and physically fit and don't hate the idea of working, then this job is perfect, I averaged a 3.9 GPA in HS but I NEVER wanted to go to college. Not my thing.
College simply isn't required these days. So many options.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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Your options are severely limited without that piece of paper.
moreluck
golden ticket member
Time spent in a "safe room" looks good on today's resumes.
Richard Harrow
Deplorable.
Some people don't want to have to work into their 60's. Most hourly people aren't capable of working here at that age.
I started at 18, FT at 21. I'll be done 3 weeks before I turn 52.
Worked with a girl who was 18/21 like me only she isn't married and doesn't have kids like I do. She recently transferred to 22.3 where she now collects $26 an hour to work preload and sweep out trailers. She too will be retired in her early 50's only she'll be much more wealthier than I'll be. Damn kids.
oldandcrabby
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Yes that is what my husband did in 2006 start PT and worked a FT at the same time.
oldandcrabby
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My son is pickoff and he has been with UPS for 13+ years. He just bought a house on his PT job.
