I retired after 21yrs Ramp Agent/Courier

[Fullcup]

Mon, Sep 30 was my last day on the job after 21 years. I made the minimum age (60) for full retirements and I felt that since peak was just around the corner now is a good time to leave. Today, Oct 1st I started my job as a ramp agent with Southwest Airlines. FedEx has been good to me. Everything we own (home, cars, clothes, and food) I thank FedEx. Work rules have changed, traffic is nuts, and always the threat of bad weather, so I took the earliest opportunity (while my body is still in top shape) and submitted my retirement paperwork. It was time to leave. Southwest has a union and a “10” step wage progression in place that works. Even though the FedEx volume is down and we’re not doing any Amazon dels, we still have to make the same drive and your Manager will make sure you’re back earlier to get off the close clock sooner. Thanks to all you guys and gals who share your personal insights and experience. Best of luck

 

[Serf]

Good Luck. I had mentioned Southwest's 10 yr guaranteed top out pay program. And correct me if I'm wrong, everyone gets 30 hrs. Per week?

 

[Cactus]

Mon, Sep 30 was my last day on the job after 21 years. I made the minimum age (60) for full retirements and I felt that since peak was just around the corner now is a good time to leave. Today, Oct 1st I started my job as a ramp agent with Southwest Airlines. FedEx has been good to me. Everything we own (home, cars, clothes, and food) I thank FedEx. Work rules have changed, traffic is nuts, and always the threat of bad weather, so I took the earliest opportunity (while my body is still in top shape) and submitted my retirement paperwork. It was time to leave. Southwest has a union and a “10” step wage progression in place that works. Even though the FedEx volume is down and we’re not doing any Amazon dels, we still have to make the same drive and your Manager will make sure you’re back earlier to get off the close clock sooner. Thanks to all you guys and gals who share your personal insights and experience. Best of luck

Good for you! Right before peak is always the best time to split. Good luck at Southwest.

 

[Brisket]

Congratulations, best of luck to you.

 

[Indecisi0n]

Mon, Sep 30 was my last day on the job after 21 years. I made the minimum age (60) for full retirements and I felt that since peak was just around the corner now is a good time to leave. Today, Oct 1st I started my job as a ramp agent with Southwest Airlines. FedEx has been good to me. Everything we own (home, cars, clothes, and food) I thank FedEx. Work rules have changed, traffic is nuts, and always the threat of bad weather, so I took the earliest opportunity (while my body is still in top shape) and submitted my retirement paperwork. It was time to leave. Southwest has a union and a “10” step wage progression in place that works. Even though the FedEx volume is down and we’re not doing any Amazon dels, we still have to make the same drive and your Manager will make sure you’re back earlier to get off the close clock sooner. Thanks to all you guys and gals who share your personal insights and experience. Best of luck

Your welcome.

 

[vantexan]

Your welcome.

You're

 

[olroadbeech]

Congrats.

good call........you won't regret it. I retired 4 years ago and love every minute of it doing what I love to do.

 

[Indecisi0n]

You're

Funny? Sexy?

 

[vantexan]

Funny? Sexy?

Narcissistic?

 

[Indecisi0n]

Narcissistic?

Just honest ?

 

[vantexan]

Just honest ?

No, that's not it.

 

[Fullcup]

Thanks for the positive comments. The SW pay scale is on the net under the union page for all to find and see where you start. Not sure about the hours yet. I’m in a new hire class of 13 all FT, they didn’t hire PT. Three weeks OJT then 1 more week at the SW Dallas training center before we bid for our shifts. It’s a new SW station so all new hires have same seniority date, being the old guy I’m number one for bidding. Lol

 

[Indecisi0n]

No, that's not it.

Yes, that's it.

 

[vantexan]

Yes, that's it.

No, I'm certain that's not it.

 

[Indecisi0n]

No, I'm certain that's not it.

Yes, I'm sure that it is.

 

[vantexan]

Yes, I'm sure that it is.

I think not.

 

[Indecisi0n]

I think not.

I think yes.

 

[vantexan]

I think yes.

You think? Now you're telling tales.

 

[Indecisi0n]

You think? Now you're telling tales.

I know. I know it as a fact .

 

[olroadbeech]

another thread that has gone into the toilet