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What are the Chances??

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Old 10-02-2007, 12:11 PM   #1
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In all seriousness... What are the chances of a 13 plus year vet at FEDEX getting a position at UPS? In other words, get a full time driving position. Or, a part- time position leading up to Full Time in a year or so??

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Depends on your location. But the fact you were with FedEx wont swing any decisions one way or another,although I would think in favor.
Im in the Phoenix area....

I was thinking it would favor as well... But also realizing that anything could happen..

I never have applied for a UPS and wasnt quite sure if applying directly on-line would be appriopriate.. Or, I would have to talk to someone in particular...
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13 years at FedEx?? And you want to start out fresh at UPS possibly starting out part-time?? Why??
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Your time at Fed-Ex is unlikely to have any bearing whatsoever. Full time positions are filled from within and based on seniority. The contract allows for 1 "outside hire" for every 5 ( or is it 6 now? ) inside hires and unless you know somebody in human resources they generally give those "outside hire" positions to their part time supervisors.
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Yeah...your the second poster here who wants to leave FDX....you have some years that I guess you can be considered a seasoned driver. Soooooo whats going on at Uncle Freddy's????
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I've heard Fedex Ground is getting rid of independent contractors after losing the lawsuit in California,among other things.
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Yeah...your the second poster here who wants to leave FDX....you have some years that I guess you can be considered a seasoned driver. Soooooo whats going on at Uncle Freddy's????
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Yeah...your the second poster here who wants to leave FDX....you have some years that I guess you can be considered a seasoned driver. Soooooo whats going on at Uncle Freddy's????

Well, on the Express side, they are about to cut the retirement down to the bone.... Almost nothing... really..

FEDEX used to be a half way decent company to work for...some years ago.. Not anymore....
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