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Part Time Package Handler...How Freakin Crazy am I
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<blockquote data-quote="Snack" data-source="post: 3224767" data-attributes="member: 67712"><p>I'm currently in a position similar to your scenario. I'm 36, no wife or kids, work an office job 8:00-4:00, and then work the night sort from 11:00 to 3:30 on average (longer shifts during peak). I've held down this schedule for 2 years, but I have to admit it can be quite difficult at times. I don't have much time for anything besides sleep and work on weekdays.</p><p></p><p><strong>A. One a scale of 1-Screw you I'm outta here, how bad is the package handler job?</strong></p><p>Once your body adapts, it's really not so bad. For me, the worst parts are: the summer heat, being filthy with a nose full of black dust after my shift, and making small talk with the revolving door of dumbasses that work for a month or two and then vanish. I'm definitely stronger now than when I started, and I'm about 20 lbs. lighter.</p><p></p><p><strong>B. Is there any flexibility of shifts and days in non-peak?</strong></p><p>In my building, I have a ton of flexibility. My sups know I have a day job, so they cut me some slack on attendance. I return the favor by not running my mouth and being one of the most productive workers on my crew.</p><p></p><p><strong>C. It says 17-20 hours a week on the posting, but postings here indicate far fewer hours certain times of year.</strong></p><p>I typically get 20-22 hours a week. 25+ during peak.</p><p></p><p><strong>D. Am I an idiot? (If you say yes, tell me how much of one I am)</strong></p><p>You're not an idiot. The health insurance is great. Tuition assistance is a hell of a benefit as well, but in my building I think you have to work the night sort to qualify. I'm hoping to become a driver in 2018. I've had enough of the corporate office scene.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Snack, post: 3224767, member: 67712"] I'm currently in a position similar to your scenario. I'm 36, no wife or kids, work an office job 8:00-4:00, and then work the night sort from 11:00 to 3:30 on average (longer shifts during peak). I've held down this schedule for 2 years, but I have to admit it can be quite difficult at times. I don't have much time for anything besides sleep and work on weekdays. [B]A. One a scale of 1-Screw you I'm outta here, how bad is the package handler job?[/B] Once your body adapts, it's really not so bad. For me, the worst parts are: the summer heat, being filthy with a nose full of black dust after my shift, and making small talk with the revolving door of dumbasses that work for a month or two and then vanish. I'm definitely stronger now than when I started, and I'm about 20 lbs. lighter. [B]B. Is there any flexibility of shifts and days in non-peak?[/B] In my building, I have a ton of flexibility. My sups know I have a day job, so they cut me some slack on attendance. I return the favor by not running my mouth and being one of the most productive workers on my crew. [B]C. It says 17-20 hours a week on the posting, but postings here indicate far fewer hours certain times of year.[/B] I typically get 20-22 hours a week. 25+ during peak. [B]D. Am I an idiot? (If you say yes, tell me how much of one I am)[/B] You're not an idiot. The health insurance is great. Tuition assistance is a hell of a benefit as well, but in my building I think you have to work the night sort to qualify. I'm hoping to become a driver in 2018. I've had enough of the corporate office scene. [/QUOTE]
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