Already had a 2nd interview at UPS
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iruhnman630
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It is common for newbies to see layoff time in their first 1-2 years, and this year a little more so because UPS went on a hiring binge trying to plan ahead to meet staffing needs and avoid the disaster that was last peak season.
Once Dec hits you will be working. Alot. Into January.
Your current part time job is permanent. This isn't. You won't be able physically or legally to do both due to exhaustion and dot requirements which apply to all hours worked on both jobs.
Once Dec hits you will be working. Alot. Into January.
Your current part time job is permanent. This isn't. You won't be able physically or legally to do both due to exhaustion and dot requirements which apply to all hours worked on both jobs.
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I understand. My current part time job is only 20-25 hours a week and $8/hr. So I think it would be worth it to simply quit that job and focus on the seasonal driving job. I am just hoping it provides enough hours NOW through Thanksgiving to make up the hours/money I was making with the part time job.
iruhnman630
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I think the ot would make up the difference. But again, you're part time job is permanent after peak season
Man Of Brown
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I was a seasonal driver last year. Interview was basic. They called me back later that day, I did a road test (to show I could drive a POS manual transmission truck with no power steering). Did a DOT physical. Was hired in October, did driving school first part of November, and starting driving beginning of December. Laid off news years eve. Pay for me was $16.10 an hour. OT after 8 hours. Drove a uhaul truck. Worked until 11:00 on Christmas Eve. No benefits.
This year I'm a regular driver and they've all ready started a couple seasonal guys and I think are starting new ones this week. So your mileage may vary and I'm in the northwest if that helps out at all.
This year I'm a regular driver and they've all ready started a couple seasonal guys and I think are starting new ones this week. So your mileage may vary and I'm in the northwest if that helps out at all.
I am in Georgia. MOB, I assume training is paid? Or is that not correct?
I was told " if you know how to drive manual, great, if not you'll learn." I "learned" to drive a manual truck but have done it very rarely, is that a huge concern?
All in all, your avatar gives me hope! Love it ha
Thanks for the info sir! Broke 23 year old here just trying to figure things out ya know?
I was told " if you know how to drive manual, great, if not you'll learn." I "learned" to drive a manual truck but have done it very rarely, is that a huge concern?
All in all, your avatar gives me hope! Love it ha
Thanks for the info sir! Broke 23 year old here just trying to figure things out ya know?
Man Of Brown
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I understand. If you know how to drive a stick you'll be fine. It's pretty basic. Just a bigger shifter and stiffer clutch. Training, if you can call it that, is a week long and yes is paid.
One avenue to look at is package handler. They work a fair amount during peak plus you could probably keep the position after peak (well here they are understaffed and aren't hiring seasonal employees, just regular positions ) plus ups can help pay for school. But good luck tomorrow.
One avenue to look at is package handler. They work a fair amount during peak plus you could probably keep the position after peak (well here they are understaffed and aren't hiring seasonal employees, just regular positions ) plus ups can help pay for school. But good luck tomorrow.
Wonderful. I may need to go home to drive the old truck a time or two. Hopefully they will not ask me to drive tomorrow, it has been a few years. I will be sure to discuss options with them tomorrow about positions available. The pay sounds decent for a seasonal driver, as opposed to $8.50/hr for the package handler, and if I can get the 40 hours a week the driving gig would be fine. I am just worried I won't get those hours between now and thanksgiving.
UPS called me back for a second interview around the beginning of the month and it's now the 20th. The HR manager said she'd call me within a week to sign some papers and start working. I would really like this job. The position is PT Package Handler. I'm confused because she pretty much said I got the job but it has been 20 days since the second interview which went great. Any tips or ideas?
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
You're a seasonal hire. You'll start in a week or two.
PT Car Washer
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Don't quit looking for a job. You will need a second or third job to support your UPS PT wages.
scooby0048
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If you had an office number, you would then have more information than they want you to have. This place is like the NSA, everything is secret until they need you to know.
barnyard
KTM rider
They do have a contact number. It was not given to you because they do not want you to contact.
bleedinbrown58
That’s Craptacular
It's a seasonal position. Because they don't need every person who ever had an interview callng them asking why they haven't heard back from ups.
retiredTxfeeder
cap'n crunch
This time of year, most every job is seasonal. It *potentially* could become permanent, but that decision is strictly up to them, and at a much later date. Most folks on here have been through the same thing, grasshopper.
