46 year old starting out as package handler

[Re-Raise]

I can't help but wonder what circumstances have led you to this point in your life.

I would really like to hear how this plan works out for you.

Many people have announced on this site their future plans with UPS, and they all seem to disappear shortly after. I hope you keep us updated on how it works out for you.

Good luck.

 

[jumpman23]

I'm 54 and I still kill it. 99 stops today. 215 delivered, 10 picked up. I owned it.

That's my kind of day MONSTER nice dude

 

[By The Book]

I am 46 years old. I just went through an interview for a package handler yesterday. Recruiter told me wait time to become a driver is 7yrs. My plan is to keep working full time at my other non-UPS related job while working part time at UPS as a package handler for next 7 years. Hopefully I'll become a UPS driver in 7 years in which time I can quit my other full time job. Does my plan sound good? I want to work for UPS for next 30 years or so. Are there any UPS drivers in their 60s or 70s? Have you heard any success stories of UPS employees who started late? Thank you.

If you get hired be prepared for hard work. Do the part time thing for a couple years and reevaluate your previous goals. You may be content with ups part time and your other full time job. Be prepared to be sluggish and tired at your full time job. In my opinion your goals are too lofty. If you are married and your spouse makes a decent wage, adding ups part time for the benefits is helpful. I think it's too late for you at 46 to accomplish the goals you speak of. I like your outlook though.

 

[novadriver]

Sir, with all due respect, I'm 47. Currently home now on back injury. Years of punishment on my body. Yes I have worked as safely as possible for 29 years at this job but with that said I'm human and as far as I can you are as well. UPS jobs were designed for young men/women and they want thorough breads until it's time for greener pastures ie feeders. I don't want to discourage in anyway but your body at 46 is not designed for the constant strain that will be imposed. HOWEVER I must say we do have older personnel in part time ranks at my center and they do a fine job. My loader is 50 and he is the best. Neat loads and 0 misloads. But he does that for 4 hours in the morning. A package driver endures all the elements plus the lifting and driving for 10 to 12 hours a day. Don't count your chickens etc. I admire a man/ woman that has a plan and goal but there is reality. I wish you the best of luck take it 1 day at a time or at my age, 1 stop at a time. Be safe

sparky you a freemason?

 

[Sparkey86]

What gave it away.?lol

 

[novadriver]

What gave it away.?lol

the 86 in ur name lol

 

[Sparkey86]

Oh yeah.. The secret numerical designation for all masons...good eye nova!

 

[HardknocksUPSer]

Oh yeah.. The secret numerical designation for all masons...good eye nova!

What do masons do anyways? I know it's supposed to be secretive but dang

 

[brownmonster]

That's my kind of day MONSTER nice dude View attachment 26793

Glad someone appreciates my effort.

 

[jumpman23]

Glad someone appreciates my effort.

The less work the better, that's what you strive for everyday til the end of the race. Now if they load me down like an idiot, ill whoop dat asczz and put my balls in their mouth deep into the night lmfao.

 

[Sparkey86]

Ancient fraternity. More than I can get into but feel free to give it a google.

 

[jumpman23]

Blazed up, jamming on the bluetooths in THERAPY SESSION, old lady already nighty night, getting my drink on, and its Friday= PRICELESS LIFE IS GOOD lmfao

 

[brownmonster]

Ancient fraternity. More than I can get into but feel free to give it a google.

You still have the national treasure hidden?

 

[brownmonster]

Blazed up, jamming on the bluetooths in THERAPY SESSION, old lady already nighty night, getting my drink on, and its Friday= PRICELESS LIFE IS GOOD lmfao

Solid.

 

[jumpman23]

Solid.

Living life baby, weekend is here ITS A CELEBRATION BITCHES lmfao

 

[brownmonster]

Living life baby, weekend is here ITS A CELEBRATION BITCHES lmfao

I have to meet a dozen people at a tavern by 11AM for a weekend road trip. It's rough but I cope.

 

[HardknocksUPSer]

Ancient fraternity. More than I can get into but feel free to give it a google.

All I seen was something about conspiracy theorist who worship satan, which most of whom are "elders" so to speak, of the community. Who knows, hell googles words are almost as believable as Barrack Osama's.

 

[watdaflock?]

The bad thing now, with our facility at least, is the hours are getting a lot longer. I am now working 5 - 6 hours a day off-peak and 8 - 10 hours during peak which makes holding a second job a helluva lot more challenging.

I take it you're at a larger hub. I'm lucky to get 4 hours and that's only because of being at the end of the belt.

 

[ZQXC]

I'm an old fart.

You're not even close.

 

[novadriver]

Oh yeah.. The secret numerical designation for all masons...good eye nova!

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