The facts are the facts - between the TPP being replaced by the PPP in '08, and the major change to the healthcare plan in '14(?), stations that previously experienced little annual turnover began to have staffing issues. How many times in your career do you remember that temps were hired off the street at starting wages that were greater than many couriers? Being the contrary voice on a MB is fun and all, and I agree with some of your points (those that complain the most are least likely to apply for other jobs), but your view of the company is rooted in "the good ole days," and those just getting started won't have the same retirement opportunities that you have been afforded.
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The facts are the facts - between the TPP being replaced by the PPP in '08, and the major change to the healthcare plan in '14(?), stations that previously experienced little annual turnover began to have staffing issues. How many times in your career do you remember that temps were hired off the street at starting wages that were greater than many couriers? Being the contrary voice on a MB is fun and all, and I agree with some of your points (those that complain the most are least likely to apply for other jobs), but your view of the company is rooted in "the good ole days," and those just getting started won't have the same retirement opportunities that you have been afforded.
Schweddy
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Doesn't mean they were safe drivers, meat. Theres a lot of little things that made Fedex "great" but their integrity went with the bath water. Expecting more from couriers brings on speeding, throwing, lifting too heavy, and other issues. The Carthage agents (or companies) make way more than any courier does. And it's not even guaranteed they'll deliver everything. The same and be said for swings that blow out a route by several hours vs normal courier loafing. Someone is likely cheating somewhere.
Mamagers are always after more. Especially when it involves their bonus.
Mamagers are always after more. Especially when it involves their bonus.
Oldfart
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None at our station. Must be market level related. We went from being topped out to being on level 9. Guess because there was a step between where we were and step 10
Oldfart
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Dude. I only know what my check says. I went to step 9. Way more knowledgeable than you are when it comes to my paycheck
Ridiculous statement !!!
At stations that went from the old B market level to the new base market level, the formerly topped out couriers are not at top of range anymore. The new base market level is the same as the old A market level (about a dollar per hour more than the old B market level). When they increased the market level last year they didn't increase courier pay ( I know, big surprise!) therefore the couriers that were topped out are still about a dollar per hour under the new top.
Oldfart
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Excellent explanation. People attacked me despite the fact I knew I wasn't topped out. I guess they must have been looking at my pay stub if they knew more about my pay than I did.
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Oldfart
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Like someone so nicely explained. It was market level related. I did leave out the words "at my station" but there are plenty of people in many markets that are NOT topped out.
Schweddy
Balls
Oh you poor victim. People attacked you? Did you piss your pants from all those tears? Cry me a river
Oh wait
fedx
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What's so ridiculous about it? It's a news article that was in Bloomberg.
You are my hobby. I give you something to look forward to every day. I'm thinking I deserve a Christmas gratuity for keeping you going.
Oldfart
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Like I said. You NEED a hobby in the worst way. If keeping up with me is what you do in retirement, you should take up needle point or butterfly collecting.You are my hobby. I give you something to look forward to every day. I'm thinking I deserve a Christmas gratuity for keeping you going.
Oldfart
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Yep Hope I can sleep tonight. Love it when people call me names accusing me of not knowing whats going on when it is THEM that are misinformed.
Oldfart
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Only half as much as you and not even close to the whining that tex does.
dezguy
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So much crying. You need a hug.
Who keeps up with you? Have to slow down until you catch up.
I could say the sky is blue and you'd accuse me of whining. I said something the other day, a statement of fact, and you had to interject yourself. I think it's perfectly reasonable to say if one is 55, and looking at almost 64 until topped out, then why not retire if that option is available? Retiring allowed me to pay off almost all my debt. Almost 7 months since leaving and I'm never bored. There's so much more to life than picking up and delivering packages. If I knew that I'd be dead in 20 years why would I want to work until 67 or 70? More money? Carpe diem!
SmithBarney
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Wrong and Right:
If you were topped in Market Level B, you ended up at Step 9.
If you were topped in Market Level A, you ended up at Step 10.
