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<blockquote data-quote="UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)" data-source="post: 317322" data-attributes="member: 12570"><p>trplnkl, you may have a point, but I would like to clarify. I have an issue with our younger employees, both hourly and management, who seem to feel that they are "entitled" to things that their limited job experience does not merit such entitlement. Kids today want to start at the top and not put in the leg work required to get there. UPS has even recognized this and has begun revising its training methods to adjust to the younger workers, referred to as "Generation X". I have 2 kids, ages 21 and 23, so I know a little something about the mindset of our younger generation and I know that both would be hard pressed to be able to keep up with the demands UPS places on us on a daily basis simply because neither possess the work ethic of their parents' generation, much the same as we didn't have the work ethic of our elders' generation and so on.</p><p> </p><p>I will admit that I never worked in the hub prior to driving as I was hired off the street. I do feel that I would have gained a better perspective on what these kids go through had I gone through it myself. </p><p> </p><p>Now, going to the restroom 5 minutes early is most certainly not a big deal; however, 5 minutes a day times 5 days a week times 4 weeks and we are talking 1 hour and 40 minutes a month of lost production. I doubt the supervisor would have taken the time to "chat" about it if it had not become a noticeable trend.</p><p> </p><p>You are right, when I need to go, I need to go, and it seems it happens more often as I have gotten older. It also seems that my body knows when I am at or near a stop where I can use the restroom. However, I also know that I can wait 5 minutes until I am on my break. You don't think he is simply trying to extend his break?</p><p> </p><p>Trplnkl, I respect your position and enjoy reading your posts as you generally have your finger on the pulse of the subject in question. I guess I am just a little too old school and at this point would be hard pressed to change my position but do try to respect the position of others.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UpstateNYUPSer(Ret), post: 317322, member: 12570"] trplnkl, you may have a point, but I would like to clarify. I have an issue with our younger employees, both hourly and management, who seem to feel that they are "entitled" to things that their limited job experience does not merit such entitlement. Kids today want to start at the top and not put in the leg work required to get there. UPS has even recognized this and has begun revising its training methods to adjust to the younger workers, referred to as "Generation X". I have 2 kids, ages 21 and 23, so I know a little something about the mindset of our younger generation and I know that both would be hard pressed to be able to keep up with the demands UPS places on us on a daily basis simply because neither possess the work ethic of their parents' generation, much the same as we didn't have the work ethic of our elders' generation and so on. I will admit that I never worked in the hub prior to driving as I was hired off the street. I do feel that I would have gained a better perspective on what these kids go through had I gone through it myself. Now, going to the restroom 5 minutes early is most certainly not a big deal; however, 5 minutes a day times 5 days a week times 4 weeks and we are talking 1 hour and 40 minutes a month of lost production. I doubt the supervisor would have taken the time to "chat" about it if it had not become a noticeable trend. You are right, when I need to go, I need to go, and it seems it happens more often as I have gotten older. It also seems that my body knows when I am at or near a stop where I can use the restroom. However, I also know that I can wait 5 minutes until I am on my break. You don't think he is simply trying to extend his break? Trplnkl, I respect your position and enjoy reading your posts as you generally have your finger on the pulse of the subject in question. I guess I am just a little too old school and at this point would be hard pressed to change my position but do try to respect the position of others. [/QUOTE]
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