Momma I made it! (seniority)

[Slapped_a_Sup]

Hello Brown Cafe! Long time lurker here, but I've finally made an account! I figured it was time to celebrate because I'm finally in the union. It's been a pretty long journey for me to get into UPS.

I applied years ago, but didn't receive a call back for about 3 months and accepted another job in that time frame. Then I started late in this most recent peak season, and got laid off in January, but they bought me back, and a short time ago I gained seniority.

I'm now doing the pre-load thing in NJ, and I'm just trying to get into the feeders or package car as soon as possible. The wait to one of these Full time positions isn't nearly as long as I've read on here from people in other parts of the country, so that's a plus.

But I just wanted to say hey to my fellow upsers, and let you guys know I've finally arrived, ANY TIPS OR ADVICE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED! Enjoy your weekend guys!

 

[DriverMD]

As frowned upon as it may seem on this forum, I made friends with the driver sups. Not "lets get drinks" friends but I just learned how to get on each ones' good side. That may have helped me out as a driver, it may not have. In the mean time while you're loading or what not, just focus on your job. Try and get on your drivers' good sides, learn what stops they might want in what locations, etc. I did this when I was loading and as it turned out that they are the drivers in my center that I work deliver in so we'll help each other out if need be. I think that knowing the drivers and making their days better as a loader will make them respect you a lot more when you jump into full time.

 

[realbrown1]

Hello Brown Cafe! Long time lurker here, but I've finally made an account! I figured it was time to celebrate because I'm finally in the union. It's been a pretty long journey for me to get into UPS.

I applied years ago, but didn't receive a call back for about 3 months and accepted another job in that time frame. Then I started late in this most recent peak season, and got laid off in January, but they bought me back, and a short time ago I gained seniority.

I'm now doing the pre-load thing in NJ, and I'm just trying to get into the feeders or package car as soon as possible. The wait to one of these Full time positions isn't nearly as long as I've read on here from people in other parts of the country, so that's a plus.

But I just wanted to say hey to my fellow upsers, and let you guys know I've finally arrived, ANY TIPS OR ADVICE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED! Enjoy your weekend guys!

I would change that user name if I were you.

Just saying.

 

[KaiserTom]

I would change that user name if I were you.

Just saying.

You're right, @FrigidAdCorrector may come around and have a hernia.

 

[Slapped_a_Sup]

As frowned upon as it may seem on this forum, I made friends with the driver sups. Not "lets get drinks" friends but I just learned how to get on each ones' good side. That may have helped me out as a driver, it may not have. In the mean time while you're loading or what not, just focus on your job. Try and get on your drivers' good sides, learn what stops they might want in what locations, etc. I did this when I was loading and as it turned out that they are the drivers in my center that I work deliver in so we'll help each other out if need be. I think that knowing the drivers and making their days better as a loader will make them respect you a lot more when you jump into full time.

Thanks DriverMD! I appreciate that advice!

 

[Slapped_a_Sup]

I would change that user name if I were you.

Just saying.

Lol, I like the name. It's just a joke, I thought it was funny because I see supervisors get a lot of heat on here, I can see why, but I was prepared for it before I started working there just by reading a lot of these threads! I personally like my supervisors, and the one that was annoying quit hahaha! I've already been talked to about being in management, but thanks to the wealth of information on BrownCafe I think I'll stay away from that route. I've even had the supervisor who quit tell me he wishes he was still loading packages lol!

 

[FrigidAdCorrector]

You're right, @FrigidAdCorrector may come around and have a hernia.

Meh

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Meh

don't get your panties in a bunch

 

[FrigidAdCorrector]

don't get your panties in a bunch

I'm all jacked up on Mountain Dew!

 

[oldngray]

I'm all jacked up on Mountain Dew!

Studying for a test?

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Studying for a test?

Getting ready for @UPSClerkGirl

 

[Number24]

Nice username lol & welcome aboard brother.

 

[clean hairy]

Might want to lose the car in the pic, as the license plate would be easy to run to find out who you are.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Might want to lose the car in the pic, as the license plate would be easy to run to find out who you are.

Seriously? That's a picture of Micheal Jordan and the plate says "JUMP 23".

 

[Slapped_a_Sup]

Nice username lol & welcome aboard brother.

Haha, thanks!

 

[Wally]

Is that your car in the profile pic?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Is that your car in the profile pic?

Look a bit closer.




It is MJ.

 

[Slapped_a_Sup]

Is that your car in the profile pic?

That is Michael Jordan in the 80s! I wish that was my Corvette

 

[Kicked Your Dog]

You're right, @FrigidAdCorrector may come around and have a hernia.

He'll need a pad for his .

 

[rod]

The best advise I can give you is don't believe a tenth of what you read on here---Its all BS except the stuff I post.