Brownies working at FedEx at the same time?

Mr Shifter · 01-23-2008, 08:58 PM

What do you think of a part time worker working for both companies to make ends meet? I've seen a few employees at my center that work for both and i think the number will grow nationally due to the set schedules and low wages of both companies.

rod · 01-23-2008, 10:07 PM

I could see working at UPS for the benefits and maybe Mickey D's for the better wages but working 2 low paying box slinging jobs won't pay the bills

fredly00 · 01-24-2008, 05:25 AM

You could possibly do it,
work AM unload/preload at UPS
and jump over to Fred and be an afternoon courier.

Especially if you want to drive at UPS.. being a courier
at Fred will help.. of course it would be like 1/4 the work
but its a nice start.

Joopster · 01-24-2008, 06:06 AM

I thought we weren't allowed?

IDoLessWorkThanMost · 01-24-2008, 06:20 AM

Fed-ex pays quite a bit more than UPS off-the-street for part time positions. 25%.

KBlakk · 01-24-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Joopster

I thought we weren't allowed?

Only management is not allowed to work both due conflict of intrest, us hourlies are too low on the food chain to know company secrets for it to matter if we work for the competition.

01-24-2008, 09:15 AM

I worked the twilight shift at UPS and the preload shift at FedEx last summer. It was pretty awful, so I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

upsdude · 01-24-2008, 04:28 PM

Just think of all the sales leads you could get!!

MrFedEx · 01-24-2008, 05:22 PM

It used to be an instant termination to work for a direct competitor. I'm not sure if that's still FedEx policy, but I suspect that it is.

brownmonster · 01-24-2008, 05:26 PM

I have a paper route that I do while I'm delivering boxes.

satellitedriver · 01-24-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Shifter

What do you think of a part time worker working for both companies to make ends meet? I've seen a few employees at my center that work for both and i think the number will grow nationally due to the set schedules and low wages of both companies.

I think it is great that someone is willing to do what it takes to survive and succeed in life.
If I were in UPS management and learned that a PT was doing this, I would do whatever I could to get them on full time at UPS.
This is the kind of zeal that should be utilized at UPS.
PAX

FAVREFAN · 01-24-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by satellitedriver

I think it is great that someone is willing to do what it takes to survive and succeed in life.
If I were in UPS management and learned that a PT was doing this, I would do whatever I could to get them on full time at UPS.
This is the kind of zeal that should be utilized at UPS.
PAX

Spot on man!

supercool · 01-25-2008, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by satellitedriver

I think it is great that someone is willing to do what it takes to survive and succeed in life.
If I were in UPS management and learned that a PT was doing this, I would do whatever I could to get them on full time at UPS.
This is the kind of zeal that should be utilized at UPS.
PAX

Well, that's why you're not management... if you were, you'd be trying to cut his hours or working him harder to exhaust him for his work at FedEx.

Cementups · 01-25-2008, 08:11 PM

I deliver pizzas for hte local pizza shop on my area while I am delivering packages.

Mr Shifter · 01-26-2008, 01:19 PM

good idea

BLACKBOX · 01-26-2008, 09:38 PM

Don't forget to wear the right uniform when working for the rival company. Wouldn't look good on preload wearing a FDX sweater.

UPS Lifer · 01-26-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Shifter

What do you think of a part time worker working for both companies to make ends meet? I've seen a few employees at my center that work for both and i think the number will grow nationally due to the set schedules and low wages of both companies.

Believe it or not I actually don't know what the company policy is on this! My guess it is not on the radar.

However, I do have an opinion! (sorry!) If it is at all possible, I would try to find work in the area that intrigues me. If you have a real passion for something...why not try and find work in that field??? You may find that you really excel and become so successful you don't have to work at UPS or FedEx.

My wife told me that after I retired I should be a consultant. I told her that I am not crazy....if I wanted to continue working I would stay at UPS! I want to enjoy the holidays and enjoy not working crazy hours for once in my life.
If I ever work again ... it will be doing something I really have a passion for.

trplnkl · 01-26-2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by UPS Lifer

Believe it or not I actually don't know what the company policy is on this! My guess it is not on the radar.

However, I do have an opinion! (sorry!) If it is at all possible, I would try to find work in the area that intrigues me. If you have a real passion for something...why not try and find work in that field??? You may find that you really excel and become so successful you don't have to work at UPS or FedEx.

My wife told me that after I retired I should be a consultant. I told her that I am not crazy....if I wanted to continue working I would stay at UPS! I want to enjoy the holidays and enjoy not working crazy hours for once in my life.
If I ever work again ... it will be doing something I really have a passion for.

hmmm I wonder how much a beer drinking strip club observer can earn?

Griff · 01-26-2008, 11:24 PM

We have several FedEx ground drivers who work preload. Not sure how they work the hours out, considering I see FedEx ground trucks on the road delivering on my way into the building in the morning?

blacknproud · 01-27-2008, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Joopster

I thought we weren't allowed?

Just keep it to yourself......to hell with the higher ups at UPS

MrFedEx · 01-27-2008, 09:02 AM

I know a couple of our FedEx Express handlers who also work at UPS, and as long as you stay quiet about it nobody seems to care, especially if you bother to show-up to work every day. If you were in a DOT postion, however, it would be much more of an issue.

Skippy262 · 01-27-2008, 11:25 AM

I remember during the strike we had several drivers working for DHL. It was quite funny when they would come from work and walk the picket line in there DHL uniforms.

Skippy262 · 01-27-2008, 11:28 AM

We have drivers who wear FEDEX tees under their uniforms everyday. they just love to show them off.

trplnkl · 01-28-2008, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Skippy262

I remember during the strike we had several drivers working for DHL. It was quite funny when they would come from work and walk the picket line in there DHL uniforms.

I'm very surprised that the union would allow that. I reckon they figured it would show industry wide support for the strike. Maybe. Our union BA told me I wasn't supposed to be on the picket line due to the fact that I was on workers comp at the time. I did however refuse the strike fund check the union gave me.