When you realize ups sucks

[1BROWNWRENCH]

They insist on the United Way donations being done online these days. Too bad I can't ever remember the password from the year before so I can tell them no.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

To be honest I don't think I could work for UPS now days with all the electronic monitoring BS going on. It appears they have a shock collar around your neck that turns you into nothing more than robots. We were constantly time studied and I've had a gal run a stop watch on me while I went to the bathroom--she did stay outside. We were told every day what slugs we were but for the most part once you left the building you were your own boss. You ran your route the way YOU deemed was the best way with your old high step- no power steering cold POS truck. They could yell and scream as much as they wanted and if you had thick skin you would ignore it.

Which would you rather have if you had a choice? A brand new GMC with no telematics, or a new Freightliner with the latest monitoring equipment?

 

[WayBill]

It was always fun to watch rookies cry about getting more stops after ignoring warnings to slow down and work safe.

It pizzes me off that with oh Ryan! This doesn't really work anymore. I still do it, of course.

 

[BSWALKS]

Lot of hate in you lately.




I like it.

 

[Orion inc.]

We always listened to the older guys , learned the ropes ,, I tried to pass it on yrs later and was told by twenty something to friend off , he could handle it ,,, week two , he was gone ,, ha ha

Who? @BrownJake ?

 

[rod]

Which would you rather have if you had a choice? A brand new GMC with no telematics, or a new Freightliner with the latest monitoring equipment?

I would rather have a new Harley

 

[Nothing by 1030 anymore]

Lmao.

 

[Babagounj]

Why were you looking at this underwear?

Safety Committee issue; fire hazard.
Suppose there is a fire and we have to get out of there quickly .
I ain't stopping to wait for some kid to pull up his pants so he can move. I'm going to run right over his backside to get out .

 

[Indecisi0n]

My training guy in 1971 scolded me for stopping to get a drink of water. Man---that ones been eating at me for years. I had to post it because I knew Upstate would want to know.

I wasn't even alive in 1971.

 

[sandwich]

If we dont push for better working conditions they will only get worse

This is how I feel. I never thought I would be saying this but I'm thinking about doing night courses getting a degree and quitting ups for something better. Better for me would be less hours. Now that I'm a new father I never get to see my daughter. I would rather make less money but be home more. With the way things have been going here it seems like 11-12 hour days have been the norm pretty much since I started driving in 2005. It never bothered me until I became a dad.

 

[bleedinbrown58]

This is how I feel. I never thought I would be saying this but I'm thinking about doing night courses getting a degree and quitting ups for something better. Better for me would be less hours. Now that I'm a new father I never get to see my daughter. I would rather make less money but be home more. With the way things have been going here it seems like 11-12 hour days have been the norm pretty much since I started driving in 2005. It never bothered me until I became a dad.

Continuing your education is never a bad thing. I went back to school myself this fall semester for the first time in 15 years.

 

[sandwich]

Continuing your education is never a bad thing. I went back to school myself this fall semester for the first time in 15 years.

The only thing is I have no idea what I would do. Starting over somewhere in a different career is a little unnerving especially considering I have a family to take care of.

 

[bleedinbrown58]

The only thing is I have no idea what I would do. Starting over somewhere in a different career is a little unnerving especially considering I have a family to take care of.

Well until you figure it out...you can always start with a few general education courses (most degrees require them)...like math or an English course. And ups will reimburse for tuition and books. Ya gotta start somewhere.

 

[UnconTROLLed]

'Twas a disaster today. Trainwreck

 

[over9five]

I would rather make less money but be home more. .

Lol, and your wife will support this 100%...

...until the third light paycheck.

 

[PT Car Washer]

Well until you figure it out...you can always start with a few general education courses (most degrees require them)...like math or an English course. And ups will reimburse for tuition and books. Ya gotta start somewhere.

I don't think FT drivers receive education reimbursement.

 

[sandwich]

Lol, and your wife will support this 100%...

...until the third light paycheck.

Pretty much lol

 

[BaggyPants]

This is how I feel. I never thought I would be saying this but I'm thinking about doing night courses getting a degree and quitting ups for something better. Better for me would be less hours. Now that I'm a new father I never get to see my daughter. I would rather make less money but be home more. With the way things have been going here it seems like 11-12 hour days have been the norm pretty much since I started driving in 2005. It never bothered me until I became a dad.

We had 2 route drivers at CINTAS who used to be drivers at UPS. Said got tired of never seeing their kids.

 

[BaggyPants]

I wasn't even alive in 1971.

Just a gleam in daddy's eye?

 

[rod]

I wasn't even alive in 1971.

You missed the best decade ever. Sex ,drugs and rock and roll!!