IS 48 too old to start @ UPS?

[olroadbeech]

Usually a guy who always wants to scratch and run is an indication that he's trying to impress and go into management, but I asked him and he has no intention. He's just got really good work ethic and he seems to fly straight. Guys who run in his delivery loop love him cause he gets most of the work when we are heavy. Dispatch can get pretty creative adding sections when they know they have a workhorse. There's no way hes going to keep up. I give him one more peak before he starts to work "safer".

sounds old school that had hard times before UPS.

he appreciates this job.

 

[MrBates]

If I were a swing driver, I would love to cover a route of a 67 year old.

I'm a swing driver now and I love covering old timer routes especially at the last second because dispatch didnt have time to "adjust" it and add more stops.

 

[Two Tokes]

I'm healthy, active, and would want to work until 67. I'm in the interview process now, and keeping an eye on the strike. Any comments?

No not at all. Just work smart and safe and join the union ASAP

 

[wide load]

No Dilfs?

Here

 

[1989]

It would take a certain kind of person to start this job at 48.... if he could do it he’d be a 1 in 100 superstar...

I know 3 guys that started driving after 50. But I’ve also worked with over 600 drivers.

 

[Coldworld]

I know 3 guys that started driving after 50. But I’ve also worked with over 600 drivers.

Not saying it couldn’t be done but it would be very tough.... but from what I’ve seen in some of the areas I run trailers to are many of the people in the hubs as in their 40’s, and 50’s...these are the people who are actually showing up for work and making an effort while the 20 something’s are the ones being able to keep up with ups’ ridiculous production demands but then they quit after a few months...

 

[Indecisi0n]

Here

What size is your waist?

 

[old levi's]

I retired from pkg. at 64, oldest one ever in that center to retire in that classification.
It was tough, I don't recommend it.

 

[wayfair]

I agree . if you are a potential scab then you are not welcome in my book.

otherwise i started here at almost 38 and left at almost 59. glad i left when i did. was taking a toll on body and i was in feeder.

We're still waiting for those Gentleman clubs pics SOMEONE has.....

 

[Been In Brown Too Long]

Wow, starting at 48. I just retired at 49. I can't even begin to imagine just starting out now at my age. Of course I have 31 years of UPS abuse in my body, but still. On my way out the door I was wishing new kids at 18 and 19 good luck as I think it's going to be difficult for them to make it to retirement given the conditions at UPS currently. To the OP, I can't say it can or can't be done, all I can do is wish you luck!

 

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What size is your waist?

32

 

[BigUnionGuy]

I retired from pkg. at 64, oldest one ever in that center to retire in that classification.
It was tough, I don't recommend it.

I know one pkg car driver that retired at 64.

He started collecting SS at 62....

 

[UpsYours]

Don't do it.

 

[Indecisi0n]

32

Feet size ?

 

[Jackburton]

32

Feet size ?

2.66

 

[john chesney]

Feet size ?

32 also?

 

[wide load]

Feet size ?

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[Pablo Escobar]

I’m 49. Been doing this 26 years. I also couldn’t imagine starting out in this job at 48. Good luck if you do. Anything is possible. Just work hard and see for yourself. You’ll know after a month if you will last

 

[Indecisi0n]

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[Raw]

I know one pkg car driver that retired at 64.

He started collecting SS at 62....

Very stupid! SS would of been more if he waited.