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10 years behind the wheel- random observations
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<blockquote data-quote="Broken down brown dog" data-source="post: 1582124" data-attributes="member: 57843"><p>Some legit thoughts, some off base. I have 27 years full time package car and am 59 years old. We don't use Orion yet, so I can't comment there. As far as the union, I can say you are much better with. If you don't walk the company line all the time you will need union representation at some point. This is to your advantage, believe me. There are so many sups and managers out there now trying to climb the corporate ladder on your back. One conflict could cost your job. Someone in the union will be on your side. The older you get, the less of the spineless B.S. You can take. </p><p> As far as USPS, yes they do get a lot of our work. I still have a fair amount of smalls, so they don't get all of it. My guess is residential deliveries will continue to increase, with enough work for everybody. If USPS is our main competitor, we win hands down. Most mailmen despise packages. Their service proves it.</p><p> As far as going forward, I agree a lot needs to be changed. The last 5 or so years supervision has changed. It is hard to respect someone half your age telling you how to do your job, when they have no experience doing that same job. Way easier working for an experienced guy with package car knowledge, but sadly, that is a dying breed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Broken down brown dog, post: 1582124, member: 57843"] Some legit thoughts, some off base. I have 27 years full time package car and am 59 years old. We don't use Orion yet, so I can't comment there. As far as the union, I can say you are much better with. If you don't walk the company line all the time you will need union representation at some point. This is to your advantage, believe me. There are so many sups and managers out there now trying to climb the corporate ladder on your back. One conflict could cost your job. Someone in the union will be on your side. The older you get, the less of the spineless B.S. You can take. As far as USPS, yes they do get a lot of our work. I still have a fair amount of smalls, so they don't get all of it. My guess is residential deliveries will continue to increase, with enough work for everybody. If USPS is our main competitor, we win hands down. Most mailmen despise packages. Their service proves it. As far as going forward, I agree a lot needs to be changed. The last 5 or so years supervision has changed. It is hard to respect someone half your age telling you how to do your job, when they have no experience doing that same job. Way easier working for an experienced guy with package car knowledge, but sadly, that is a dying breed. [/QUOTE]
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