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<blockquote data-quote="ReddyBrown" data-source="post: 1362315" data-attributes="member: 54187"><p>-Large pay increase for many inside workers and part-timers -Takes a low physical toll</p><p> -Develops skills that are useful in and out of work</p><p> -401k match</p><p> -There's no progression for top pay or union dues</p><p> -Can be fulfilling in a way union work isn't</p><p> -You're an important member of a team</p><p> -Setup to be a meritocracy; your performance is based on merit, and can be measured definitely and easily</p><p></p><p>Down Sides - No Union perks or protection</p><p> -Benefits are not as good as union workers and you may have to pay into them</p><p> -Hours are typically longer</p><p> -High stress environment; you are held responsible for every </p><p> aspect of your op or group.</p><p> -You can be relocated as the company pleases, usually within your</p><p> district or division</p><p> -People will take a calculated approach with you, especially your</p><p> employees; you're not one of the guys (important for some and hard</p><p> to adjust to especially if you have been an hourly worker).</p><p> -There is no routine, your job is different and always changing.</p><p> (a positive for some)</p><p> -Random expectations you will be pressured into: United Way, UPS PAC</p><p> -You can lose your MIP or raise for a bad decision; MIP fluxuation</p><p> - Many problems can be hard or impossible to fix; issues arise </p><p> that seem arbitrary; you are held accountable for unpredictable things</p><p>and many more....</p><p></p><p>It is not an easy job and it will change your life. You need to ask yourself a few things before deciding. People who do well usually have a set of characteristics and skills that make it possible to succeed. You need to imagine yourself in the situations that are tough and know yourself enough to handle them. Sups that avoid confrontation or resist management don't move up. You have to be into the job to be successful and lend yourself to the company, in a way that's almost like having faith. Sorry for being long winded but it will be one of the most important decisions you make, so think on it thoroughly. Don't take the leap if you can't see yourself being good at it. It takes at least a year to really understand how to do the job so prepare to struggle for a while, and be prepared to have a different and possibly hostile relationships with your old co-workers. You will learn about yourself, strengths and weaknesses, and get an unparalleled business operations experience. For many it comes at a cost. That cost is what makes or breaks you as management.</p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ReddyBrown, post: 1362315, member: 54187"] -Large pay increase for many inside workers and part-timers -Takes a low physical toll -Develops skills that are useful in and out of work -401k match -There's no progression for top pay or union dues -Can be fulfilling in a way union work isn't -You're an important member of a team -Setup to be a meritocracy; your performance is based on merit, and can be measured definitely and easily Down Sides - No Union perks or protection -Benefits are not as good as union workers and you may have to pay into them -Hours are typically longer -High stress environment; you are held responsible for every aspect of your op or group. -You can be relocated as the company pleases, usually within your district or division -People will take a calculated approach with you, especially your employees; you're not one of the guys (important for some and hard to adjust to especially if you have been an hourly worker). -There is no routine, your job is different and always changing. (a positive for some) -Random expectations you will be pressured into: United Way, UPS PAC -You can lose your MIP or raise for a bad decision; MIP fluxuation - Many problems can be hard or impossible to fix; issues arise that seem arbitrary; you are held accountable for unpredictable things and many more.... It is not an easy job and it will change your life. You need to ask yourself a few things before deciding. People who do well usually have a set of characteristics and skills that make it possible to succeed. You need to imagine yourself in the situations that are tough and know yourself enough to handle them. Sups that avoid confrontation or resist management don't move up. You have to be into the job to be successful and lend yourself to the company, in a way that's almost like having faith. Sorry for being long winded but it will be one of the most important decisions you make, so think on it thoroughly. Don't take the leap if you can't see yourself being good at it. It takes at least a year to really understand how to do the job so prepare to struggle for a while, and be prepared to have a different and possibly hostile relationships with your old co-workers. You will learn about yourself, strengths and weaknesses, and get an unparalleled business operations experience. For many it comes at a cost. That cost is what makes or breaks you as management. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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