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<blockquote data-quote="WorknLateHuh" data-source="post: 2393584" data-attributes="member: 44056"><p>This info has been regurgitated a million times, but i'll say it again... Becoming a package handler isn't the only stepping stone to become a full time driver, but it is the easiest and sometimes quickest depending on your area. Some centers don't have seasonal drivers.</p><p></p><p>You can apply to be a seasonal driver for the peak months of the year, making significantly more money than a package handler. Now the problem with this is when peak time is over, you get laid off and then come back months later to drive contingent upon if you are in good standing. This yo-yo'ing back and forth could take 1-5yrs or more until you have the opportunity for Full Time. If you have a part time/semi full time flexible job that you can do on the off months then this angle might be ideal for you. </p><p></p><p>If you go this route, know that UPS hires 1 person from outside the company(you) for every 6 people they hire from within the company. So it's hard to judge how long it would take to go full time, there are so many variables. Now being a successful Package Handler it's a little easier to judge when you might be able to make the jump to Full Time. If I had to guess 95% of Full Time drivers worked inside as package handlers and worked their way. It's the most sure way to become a driver.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WorknLateHuh, post: 2393584, member: 44056"] This info has been regurgitated a million times, but i'll say it again... Becoming a package handler isn't the only stepping stone to become a full time driver, but it is the easiest and sometimes quickest depending on your area. Some centers don't have seasonal drivers. You can apply to be a seasonal driver for the peak months of the year, making significantly more money than a package handler. Now the problem with this is when peak time is over, you get laid off and then come back months later to drive contingent upon if you are in good standing. This yo-yo'ing back and forth could take 1-5yrs or more until you have the opportunity for Full Time. If you have a part time/semi full time flexible job that you can do on the off months then this angle might be ideal for you. If you go this route, know that UPS hires 1 person from outside the company(you) for every 6 people they hire from within the company. So it's hard to judge how long it would take to go full time, there are so many variables. Now being a successful Package Handler it's a little easier to judge when you might be able to make the jump to Full Time. If I had to guess 95% of Full Time drivers worked inside as package handlers and worked their way. It's the most sure way to become a driver. [/QUOTE]
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