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<blockquote data-quote="vantexan" data-source="post: 987299" data-attributes="member: 24302"><p>I've transferred into 5 different rts, among others, that were reconfigured after I left because people taking them over couldn't handle them. On top of that I did without a car for a number of years, walking or riding a bike to work. In one south Texas city I walked 3 miles each way in high heat and humidity. And you know what? I've been running an extended rt for 3 years that's about the miles and beyond unloading cans I no longer want to hump like that. And most people by the time they're 50 either don't want to or can't. I've known exceptions, but don't kid yourself, time catches up with you sooner or later. The older guy trying to keep pace with 20 and 30 something's is much more likely to blow out a knee or back. Another reason FedEx would like to see older couriers leave besides the higher pay. And now they're expecting us to keep pace with inflation, if even that much, with pay raises. Not much of a career to look back after 25 years and realize your purchasing power isn't much more than when you started. We work hard, and should be rewarded for it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="vantexan, post: 987299, member: 24302"] I've transferred into 5 different rts, among others, that were reconfigured after I left because people taking them over couldn't handle them. On top of that I did without a car for a number of years, walking or riding a bike to work. In one south Texas city I walked 3 miles each way in high heat and humidity. And you know what? I've been running an extended rt for 3 years that's about the miles and beyond unloading cans I no longer want to hump like that. And most people by the time they're 50 either don't want to or can't. I've known exceptions, but don't kid yourself, time catches up with you sooner or later. The older guy trying to keep pace with 20 and 30 something's is much more likely to blow out a knee or back. Another reason FedEx would like to see older couriers leave besides the higher pay. And now they're expecting us to keep pace with inflation, if even that much, with pay raises. Not much of a career to look back after 25 years and realize your purchasing power isn't much more than when you started. We work hard, and should be rewarded for it. [/QUOTE]
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