trickpony1
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Being a veteran got me hired and will help you move up the managerial ladder.
Did it help you move up the managerial ladder?
I'm TTKU.
Being a veteran got me hired and will help you move up the managerial ladder.
Ask them what they were doing...., during those 8 years.
UPSer1983, 1st Thank you for your service. You guys put it all on the line for the rest of the country, so thanks a lot! It's truly appreciated. it's one of my biggest regrets in life that I didn't serve my country. 2nd I'm not sure how it works in other centers but I'll tell you how it works in mine. I've NEVER seen one PT sup get promoted. Not one. They quit or get fired. I did see one retire but that's it. I also did see one young guy step into the 7th off the street spot. He didn't plan it that way but it worked out perfect for him. The rest are all gone. They promise these young ambitious PT's the world then they beat them down after they take the job. Most last less than a month then they quit. Those that last longer than that hate their job and are miserable. All they truly want is a body to fill the position so a FT sup doesn't have to cover the shift. Seen it many, many times. I know you said keep opinions to ourselves but your sup got to say his pros and cons. We should tell you ours. i would think long and hard about this "career opportunity" because in my center it has been a dead end move for all that they talked into taking a PT sup position. I truly hope it's different in your center but somehow I don't think so. Your ambitions seem genuine but I thought you should know what your getting into. I wish you the best. Thanks again for your service.Hello all, I'm new to the forums. My full time sup recommended me to be a part time sup after him over hearing me mention to a co-worker that I want to move up in the company. He sat me down and explained to me the pros and cons, which was everything I've read on here about the position, so no need to tell me what I already know. Please leave pitty parties and negativity about my career choice opinions to yourself. He said I'm an excellent worker and any facility would be lucky to have me as their sup, and that my military background is a plus. Anyway, I took the mapp test Friday morning at home, piece of cake. Any of you guys know how long it takes for my sup to receive the email with my test results? Also, Any idea how long it takes to actually be promoted after passing the test? And how do I figure out what facility I will be transferring to? For me, this is the best decision for myself and my family. I'm more less trying to get a basic idea of time frame. I'll be tripling my salary, and for my family and i, it's the best move I could make
Because you're in the military I imagine you have the mental toughness for what lies ahead for you in being a pt sup. Good luck to you.Army. 11B. 82nd airborne
I have not seen a single part-time sup promoted in our center in the last 30 yrs eitherUPSer1983, 1st Thank you for your service. You guys put it all on the line for the rest of the country, so thanks a lot! It's truly appreciated. it's one of my biggest regrets in life that I didn't serve my country. 2nd I'm not sure how it works in other centers but I'll tell you how it works in mine. I've NEVER seen one PT sup get promoted. Not one. They quit or get fired. I did see one retire but that's it. I also did see one young guy step into the 7th off the street spot. He didn't plan it that way but it worked out perfect for him. The rest are all gone. They promise these young ambitious PT's the world then they beat them down after they take the job. Most last less than a month then they quit. Those that last longer than that hate their job and are miserable. All they truly want is a body to fill the position so a FT sup doesn't have to cover the shift. Seen it many, many times. I know you said keep opinions to ourselves but your sup got to say his pros and cons. We should tell you ours. i would think long and hard about this "career opportunity" because in my center it has been a dead end move for all that they talked into taking a PT sup position. I truly hope it's different in your center but somehow I don't think so. Your ambitions seem genuine but I thought you should know what your getting into. I wish you the best. Thanks again for your service.
I'm sure the young guy who took the outside hire spot planned for it to happen since management offered the PT sup job to many other preloaders telling them once JJ retired they would move into that driving positionUPSer1983, 1st Thank you for your service. You guys put it all on the line for the rest of the country, so thanks a lot! It's truly appreciated. it's one of my biggest regrets in life that I didn't serve my country. 2nd I'm not sure how it works in other centers but I'll tell you how it works in mine. I've NEVER seen one PT sup get promoted. Not one. They quit or get fired. I did see one retire but that's it. I also did see one young guy step into the 7th off the street spot. He didn't plan it that way but it worked out perfect for him. The rest are all gone. They promise these young ambitious PT's the world then they beat them down after they take the job. Most last less than a month then they quit. Those that last longer than that hate their job and are miserable. All they truly want is a body to fill the position so a FT sup doesn't have to cover the shift. Seen it many, many times. I know you said keep opinions to ourselves but your sup got to say his pros and cons. We should tell you ours. i would think long and hard about this "career opportunity" because in my center it has been a dead end move for all that they talked into taking a PT sup position. I truly hope it's different in your center but somehow I don't think so. Your ambitions seem genuine but I thought you should know what your getting into. I wish you the best. Thanks again for your service.
They do in our building if they're good.I have not seen a single part-time sup promoted in our center in the last 30 yrs either
Actually he didn't plan it that way. Originally i thought he was a genius because he was in for a LONG wait! He was an exceptional preloader for 6 months. Just came easy for him. PT sup quit and he was the 1st guy they asked. Talked him right into it. Couple months later, we had an FT driver opening. He stepped right into it as the outside hire. He was a decent preload sup that actually showed up every day so they kinda liked him. He didn't even know about the 6 to 1 rule. He's actually a pretty good coverage driver. Worked out perfectly for him.I'm sure the young guy who took the outside hire spot planned for it to happen since management offered the PT sup job to many other preloaders telling them once JJ retired they would move into that driving position
Did it help you move up the managerial ladder?
I'm TTKU.
We love our Air Force! Thanks to all of you!I was 8 years Air Force. There are some here that don't think that the AF is a "real" part of the military.
Being a veteran got me hired and will help you move up the managerial ladder.
Your best bet is to become a driver! not management!I appreciate your feedback guys. I understand where you're coming from and the concerns you have for pt sups. I'll be honest, it's the 6$ an hour jump I'm getting is the biggest part. Financially strapped and I actually enjoy working at my place. Oh btw, I got my wife a evening position, so she'll get the union benefits that I'll be losing. Talked to hr and mentioned the interview she had last year and boom, he said I got a spot for her if you want. I mean I get the bad stuff that's happened to people you guys have known or witnessed, but honestly, ups has done nothing but good things for myself and my family. Feels good to be appreciated. I'll keep you guys posted as to what happens and what the whole test results come back as.
Good luck to you! Your building is different than mine then. In my building your wife couldn't work there. Keep us posted. I'm interested in how this turns out. BTW You should be thinking long term. It's tough but most of us were in your shoes when we started. PT and another job till a driver slot opened up.. Your a grown man so we can't make your decisions for you but financially it was the BEST decision I've EVER made! Think long and hard. Talk to some drivers in your building before you commit.I appreciate your feedback guys. I understand where you're coming from and the concerns you have for pt sups. I'll be honest, it's the 6$ an hour jump I'm getting is the biggest part. Financially strapped and I actually enjoy working at my place. Oh btw, I got my wife a evening position, so she'll get the union benefits that I'll be losing. Talked to hr and mentioned the interview she had last year and boom, he said I got a spot for her if you want. I mean I get the bad stuff that's happened to people you guys have known or witnessed, but honestly, ups has done nothing but good things for myself and my family. Feels good to be appreciated. I'll keep you guys posted as to what happens and what the whole test results come back as.
Good luck to you! Your building is different than mine then. In my building your wife couldn't work there. Keep us posted. I'm interested in how this turns out. BTW You should be thinking long term. It's tough but most of us were in your shoes when we started. PT and another job till a driver slot opened up.. Your a grown man so we can't make your decisions for you but financially it was the BEST decision I've EVER made! Think long and hard. Talk to some drivers in your building before you commit.