TSNBDSC Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 ... how do you like your job ? ... If you go to the "postal employee network ( http://www.postalemployeenetwork.com/index.htm ) it seems like everybody who posts complains ... are they just whiners ? ... is the job that bad ? ... I'll be taking the test shortly ... tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I thought you needed somebody bumped off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSNBDSC Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 ... the only time I go "postal" is when we play the Dolphins ! ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 All that mail, and none of it for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 ... how do you like your job ? ... If you go to the "postal employee network ( http://www.postalemployeenetwork.com/index.htm ) it seems like everybody who posts complains ... are they just whiners ? ... is the job that bad ? ... I'll be taking the test shortly ... tom 226735[/snapback] I was a city mail carrier from '89 - '98 and hated it, although many people I know like(d) it. On the other hand, I worked in the accounting department from '98 - '01 and loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 ... how do you like your job ? ... If you go to the "postal employee network ( http://www.postalemployeenetwork.com/index.htm ) it seems like everybody who posts complains ... are they just whiners ? ... is the job that bad ? ... I'll be taking the test shortly ... tom 226735[/snapback] I have an old friend who's been with UPS for 18 years. I know its not the Post office but he seems to like how they over pay him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSNBDSC Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 I was a city mail carrier from '89 - '98 and hated it, although many people I know like(d) it.On the other hand, I worked in the accounting department from '98 - '01 and loved it. 226743[/snapback] ... why didn't you like it ? ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 My brother is coming up on 20 years working for the USPS, delivers on foot, and I've never once heard him say anything negative about his job, his boss or any coworkers (except Lou, a fairweathered Patsy-like Giants fan who knows nothing about the team except when it wins. My brother...a Jets season ticket holder...does not care for Lou's mouth). Having a wife and two beautiful adopted children, he also takes any overtime available...and it is always available. In some cases, as in the holidays, it gets to triple OT. On the other hand, my brother has never been one to B word about his job as he'd probably find another career before he'd B word too much about it (let alone B word about it online). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSNBDSC Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 My brother is coming up on 20 years working for the USPS, delivers on foot, and I've never once heard him say anything negative about his job, his boss or any coworkers (except Lou, a fairweathered Patsy-like Giants fan who knows nothing about the team except when it wins. My brother...a Jets season ticket holder...does not care for Lou's mouth). Having a wife and two beautiful adopted children, he also takes any overtime available...and it is always available. In some cases, as in the holidays, it gets to triple OT. On the other hand, my brother has never been one to B word about his job as he'd probably find another career before he'd B word too much about it (let alone B word about it online). 226771[/snapback] ... thanks for your input ! ... nice to hear something positive ! ... maybe it's just the whiners that post ( a small percentage of the work force ) ... tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Depends on the job......carriers have a good union and receive a bit better pay than other workers. On the whole though, it is a pretty big cluster****. The postal service is in the red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I thought you needed somebody bumped off. 226737[/snapback] No joke but my father's a postal worker and the name of his fantasy football one season was the "Postal Assassins". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I was a substitute clerk/carrier for two summers in 1977 and 1978. Absolutely loved it! Once I learned how to case the mail, it was really simple, yet endlessly interesting. The main downside to a carrier job is bad weather, which I didn't have to deal with much working in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac17 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 "because the mail never stops coming....and then it's publishers clearing house day...!!!!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzer32 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I have an old friend who's been with UPS for 18 years. I know its not the Post office but he seems to like how they over pay him. 226746[/snapback] I work for UPS and actually like it, all except for the two weeks before Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talonz Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 ... how do you like your job ? ... If you go to the "postal employee network ( http://www.postalemployeenetwork.com/index.htm ) it seems like everybody who posts complains ... are they just whiners ? ... is the job that bad ? ... I'll be taking the test shortly ... tom 226735[/snapback] How often are the tests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Having a wife and two beautiful adopted children226771[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 My brother has been a carrier/clerk for about 20 years, and is a preacher too. He likes the job. He lives in rural Pennsylvania and it is a good paying job with great benefits. With a little luck, he may be the post master in a small town soon. My grandfather was a carrier for over 30 years, from the 1920's to the 50's ! I turned down a position with the post office in Penfield, NY in 1980 and kind of regret it. The biggest problem at the time was that they start you part time, usually work you at least 40 hours, but could not promise anything. I had a wife, three kids (including a baby), and a newly purchased home; I needed the promise of at least 40 hours/week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSNBDSC Posted February 4, 2005 Author Share Posted February 4, 2005 How often are the tests? 226917[/snapback] ... check the USPS web site for job listings in your area ( under "Jobs" at the bottom )... I'm trying for the "Rural Carrier" position ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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