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<blockquote data-quote="Tesla" data-source="post: 886484" data-attributes="member: 37502"><p>Thanks for the information...</p><p></p><p>To make things clear...I am going to Integrad...week-ending October 29...even though I don't understand why they talk this way instead of just saying it...but that's neither here nor there...</p><p></p><p>I am being told I am only here seasonally...still confused to why the pre-loader application then the 'insider' application to being a driver...but, I am not going to complain...as it is a foot in the door so to speak...and I am not the only 'seasonal' 'temp' hire being sent to Integrad from the center...</p><p></p><p>Virginia is a 'right to work state' but was asking for the clarification because everything the center does is because of 'the contract' which I was being told covers benefits, seniority, etc, etc...so that is where the question had come from...</p><p></p><p>Whether or not Upstate wants to call me out and say this bs is to his or her own volition...I know my situation and was wanting to know the 'real' possibility of being hired on full time..coming off of this seasonal driver position...and was just giving the information I have to give you all enough to answer my questions and for your answers I am thankful...</p><p></p><p>I do not mind starting at the bottom...nor would I mind being a pre-loader or anything else...as long as there would be career progression...after the seasonal work...and they said I 'may' be utilized for Saturday deliveries if I am in a position to be hired on after the holidays to 'keep my skills honed'...but I also know it wouldn't be to my benefit as their drivers would probably already be over thier DoT authorized drive time..or receiving over-time and it'd be cheaper to pay someone who isn't in that scenario...</p><p></p><p>The safety lady who took my sizes for my uniforms told me since having a CDL I'd have a better chance at getting a 'feeder' driving position quicker than a 'package car' driver position...but it seemed more gossip than anything as the HR guy told me those positions were for the more senior employees who were close to retirment...but everything I hear I do take with a grain of salt as I won't truly know anything until I am in the position and working..but a heads up to what I have to look forward to is appreciated..</p><p></p><p>She also said the center has been 'under the DOT radar' as of late, and the center has had a bad safety record and with new management are looking to fix that...</p><p></p><p>That gives me hope, and even Upstate gives me hope when he says seasonal hires don't go to integrad...hope...because, maybe there is more going on behind the scenes than they want to let me know...who knows...</p><p></p><p>I also am aware that during normal times they have only 50 routes at any typical time and in the holiday 'peak' season they tend to have 70 or 80...not sure why...but if it gives me work and future possibilities with the company I am going to take it...and I know the hourly wage I will be receiving (granted I pass Integrad)...will not be the same as it would be working the morning or PM shift at the center..</p><p></p><p></p><p>All I do know is I appreciate the information that has been given...I do look forward to a possible career with UPS...as again, the opportunity is better than most...and I know I will have to prove myself..</p><p></p><p>Thank you all again for you input it is indeed greatly appreciated. C=</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tesla, post: 886484, member: 37502"] Thanks for the information... To make things clear...I am going to Integrad...week-ending October 29...even though I don't understand why they talk this way instead of just saying it...but that's neither here nor there... I am being told I am only here seasonally...still confused to why the pre-loader application then the 'insider' application to being a driver...but, I am not going to complain...as it is a foot in the door so to speak...and I am not the only 'seasonal' 'temp' hire being sent to Integrad from the center... Virginia is a 'right to work state' but was asking for the clarification because everything the center does is because of 'the contract' which I was being told covers benefits, seniority, etc, etc...so that is where the question had come from... Whether or not Upstate wants to call me out and say this bs is to his or her own volition...I know my situation and was wanting to know the 'real' possibility of being hired on full time..coming off of this seasonal driver position...and was just giving the information I have to give you all enough to answer my questions and for your answers I am thankful... I do not mind starting at the bottom...nor would I mind being a pre-loader or anything else...as long as there would be career progression...after the seasonal work...and they said I 'may' be utilized for Saturday deliveries if I am in a position to be hired on after the holidays to 'keep my skills honed'...but I also know it wouldn't be to my benefit as their drivers would probably already be over thier DoT authorized drive time..or receiving over-time and it'd be cheaper to pay someone who isn't in that scenario... The safety lady who took my sizes for my uniforms told me since having a CDL I'd have a better chance at getting a 'feeder' driving position quicker than a 'package car' driver position...but it seemed more gossip than anything as the HR guy told me those positions were for the more senior employees who were close to retirment...but everything I hear I do take with a grain of salt as I won't truly know anything until I am in the position and working..but a heads up to what I have to look forward to is appreciated.. She also said the center has been 'under the DOT radar' as of late, and the center has had a bad safety record and with new management are looking to fix that... That gives me hope, and even Upstate gives me hope when he says seasonal hires don't go to integrad...hope...because, maybe there is more going on behind the scenes than they want to let me know...who knows... I also am aware that during normal times they have only 50 routes at any typical time and in the holiday 'peak' season they tend to have 70 or 80...not sure why...but if it gives me work and future possibilities with the company I am going to take it...and I know the hourly wage I will be receiving (granted I pass Integrad)...will not be the same as it would be working the morning or PM shift at the center.. All I do know is I appreciate the information that has been given...I do look forward to a possible career with UPS...as again, the opportunity is better than most...and I know I will have to prove myself.. Thank you all again for you input it is indeed greatly appreciated. C= [/QUOTE]
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