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<blockquote data-quote="FedExswing1998" data-source="post: 947111" data-attributes="member: 38382"><p>I left FedEx in 2008 to go to work for the railroad. To me it wasn't the games management played. The culture of FedEx changed dramatically over the 10 years and for the worst. </p><p></p><p>Bennies were being stripped down to having no value whatsoever. The "Pension raid", loss of BPP, jumpseat, BZ's that had actual value to them, I could go on, but most of us know what I am talking about. Service was tanking, going through people like yesturday's underwear.</p><p></p><p>I recall the mgr's at one point buying the pm sort food almost on a twice a week basis, a "thank you" that actually meant something. Gee, this was clear back in the late 90's. Overtime grew on trees and was there for the taking! Managers that actually worked their way up the ranks, knew the operation and were realistic, not these College kids and "theories" and on how to run FredEx. the unrealistic SPH's, engineers that tell us the route "works", yeah, looks good on the computer, how about actually taking a ride with the Couriers once in a while to get a taste of reality.</p><p></p><p>It's too bad it turned out the way it is now. I once myself thought I would stick around for the long haul myself. </p><p></p><p>I am very happy were I am at now. The pay is far better. My medical benefits are unbeatable, doesn't cost me an arm and a leg, most everything is covered 90% or better, no deductibles, the retirement is unbeatable! And I have <strong>UNION</strong> protection. </p><p></p><p>The only part of FedEx I miss is the fellow Couriers I worked with for my 10 years. Some fantastic people, which a few are unfortunately stuck there until they reach retirement, whom I still keep in touch with. I hear from them the same things I see on this forum.</p><p></p><p>BTW, I did get a FedEx retirement statement. If I am lucky, I will get about 500.00 a month when I reach retirement, yep, I taken the traditional plan. Sad for working my ass off those 10 years just to see 500 buh. Good thing I jumped ship when I did. No big loss, just a supplement to my Railroad Retirement. </p><p></p><p>I once had a fellow Courier say "We are like mice on a sinking ship, Rats!"</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FedExswing1998, post: 947111, member: 38382"] I left FedEx in 2008 to go to work for the railroad. To me it wasn't the games management played. The culture of FedEx changed dramatically over the 10 years and for the worst. Bennies were being stripped down to having no value whatsoever. The "Pension raid", loss of BPP, jumpseat, BZ's that had actual value to them, I could go on, but most of us know what I am talking about. Service was tanking, going through people like yesturday's underwear. I recall the mgr's at one point buying the pm sort food almost on a twice a week basis, a "thank you" that actually meant something. Gee, this was clear back in the late 90's. Overtime grew on trees and was there for the taking! Managers that actually worked their way up the ranks, knew the operation and were realistic, not these College kids and "theories" and on how to run FredEx. the unrealistic SPH's, engineers that tell us the route "works", yeah, looks good on the computer, how about actually taking a ride with the Couriers once in a while to get a taste of reality. It's too bad it turned out the way it is now. I once myself thought I would stick around for the long haul myself. I am very happy were I am at now. The pay is far better. My medical benefits are unbeatable, doesn't cost me an arm and a leg, most everything is covered 90% or better, no deductibles, the retirement is unbeatable! And I have [B]UNION[/B] protection. The only part of FedEx I miss is the fellow Couriers I worked with for my 10 years. Some fantastic people, which a few are unfortunately stuck there until they reach retirement, whom I still keep in touch with. I hear from them the same things I see on this forum. BTW, I did get a FedEx retirement statement. If I am lucky, I will get about 500.00 a month when I reach retirement, yep, I taken the traditional plan. Sad for working my ass off those 10 years just to see 500 buh. Good thing I jumped ship when I did. No big loss, just a supplement to my Railroad Retirement. I once had a fellow Courier say "We are like mice on a sinking ship, Rats!" [/QUOTE]
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