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Old 03-17-2008, 02:15 PM   #1
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As you know well most of you don't or even care lol but I was asked by my preload sup to become a p.t supe...I've heard mixed reviews about it but decided to roll with it ...I got my cover sheet and signed a latter of intent last friday and handed it in.... what happens now... ? Any help would be appreciated
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Anyone ...my supe and the other p.t supes really aren't of any help...its like pulling teeth with them to get any info
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Default Re: how long does this entire process usually take ?
Can't say.
But unless you are young and only plan to use this position as resume addition, then why would you want to become a P/T sup.?
IMHO that rates as the lowest job anywhere within ups.
Over time you will realize that you are being paid less than you currently get now; why because of all the extra time you have to put in ( for free ).
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Old 03-18-2008, 03:14 AM   #4
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Well it would be basicly 2.5 times what I'm makin now for basicly an extra 1 to 2 hrs a day and I'm goin to college 2 so it may only be temp...not sure how long ill be here
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Default Re: how long does this entire process usually take ?
The letter of intent is on file the whole year (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) You then take the test and interviews happen as possitions need to be filled. If your sup was pushing you to put in a letter then they may have a position opening soon. They may not have any canidates, you may be the only one, therefore it may not take long.

You will probably be working more than 5 hours...I used to have to deliver packages left in the building for another 2 to 4 hours. You may have to cover in other centers or other shifts and maybe even double shift. If you ever want togo driving (making some decent money) it may be nearly impossible.
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Well all the supes here ...a good number don't have driver licenses so I don't see how they could deliever pkgs without 1 ... and I've yet to see a sup pull a double or anything of that nature... my boxline sup starts 4 am to about 9 30..... I mean money is the major factor in this decision now I'm not sure longterm wise how long ill be there but another sup on another boxline put in his papers to drive and he should be starting sometime soon ...so when should I expect to take the test and everything else ?I just really want to start it asap...
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Well all the supes here ...a good number don't have driver licenses so I don't see how they could deliever pkgs without 1 ... and I've yet to see a sup pull a double or anything of that nature... my boxline sup starts 4 am to about 9 30..... I mean money is the major factor in this decision now I'm not sure longterm wise how long ill be there but another sup on another boxline put in his papers to drive and he should be starting sometime soon ...so when should I expect to take the test and everything else ?I just really want to start it asap...
once you have sent the letter in you should be able to start taking the tests. stick your face in the HR office and set up a time and date to take the first test.
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Well all this was the preload supervisors idea and I decided to roll with it . I was thinkin I would get updated from him about when the test and such would take place but ill peek in hr tommorrow and see what's going as well...if I should or just let it takes its course and let my overall supe inform me of updates ?
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Well all this was the preload supervisors idea and I decided to roll with it . I was thinkin I would get updated from him about when the test and such would take place but ill peek in hr tommorrow and see what's going as well...if I should or just let it takes its course and let my overall supe inform me of updates ?
.......while you are waiting ask yourself these questions:

-what happened to the guy I am replacing?;
-why can't I get any info from my supe or other PT supes?;
-why do the majority of posters on this board say, "don't do it"?;
-what are the "unknowns" of being a PT supe that I haven't explored? and;
-will this conflict with my school when I am forced to work OT or run late air or "left in building" out to the drivers?
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The pt sups motivation is probably so they can go driving and get the hell out.
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I'm not sure what happened or if anything did to any other supe ....I may not even be in this part of the building... my preload supe is really only in control of 3 boxlines pretty much so I don't know... I just can't stand these lousy 200 dollar checks ...it just aint worth compared to what I see a supe do all day which pales in work comparison to a loader I have seen them work days start to finish just overseeing the boxline and lending a hand here and there...nothin much from 4 to 9...
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Well it would be basicly 2.5 times what I'm makin now for basicly an extra 1 to 2 hrs a day and I'm goin to college 2 so it may only be temp...not sure how long ill be here
pkg handler, take a look at the "UPS Labor Relations" board under the thread "Non-Union to Union", and ask this guy why he thinks going into part-time management was a mistake.
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Well it would be basicly 2.5 times what I'm makin now for basicly an extra 1 to 2 hrs a day and I'm goin to college 2 so it may only be temp...not sure how long ill be here

Starting pay will be $2250? That is 2.5 times the $200 figure you gave. That seems a bit high.
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Well its more like 180 a week I come home with so about 720 to 700 a month ... so I live in a high cost of living area so I was figuring 1500 to 1750 for starters or more maybe ...I don't know what the range is for high cost of living areas ....
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Well its more like 180 a week I come home with so about 720 to 700 a month ... so I live in a high cost of living area so I was figuring 1500 to 1750 for starters or more maybe ...I don't know what the range is for high cost of living areas ....

I would guess you would start at about 1250 to 1400. Not much higher... With a promise of a possible first raise in 6 months instead of 12.
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I would guess you would start at about 1250 to 1400. Not much higher... With a promise of a possible first raise in 6 months instead of 12.
maybe...... ive heard in metro areas where living cost are up...salaries may be
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maybe...... ive heard in metro areas where living cost are up...salaries may be
They will base it on what you take home today.
If you make 9 bux an hour you will start at a lower rate than someone making 15 bux an hour. You will probably get 30-40% more to start.
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They will base it on what you take home today.
If you make 9 bux an hour you will start at a lower rate than someone making 15 bux an hour. You will probably get 30-40% more to start.
im only at 10....an hour
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Currently, you'll make a minimum of about 1500. Probably closer to 1600 and if you have cost of living adjustments, even more.
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Currently, you'll make a minimum of about 1500. Probably closer to 1600 and if you have cost of living adjustments, even more.
metro area 1 mil + city....living is high here...i was thinkin 15-1700
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Well I had a brief chat with my supervisor the one who pushed this all through and we were talking after a pcm about how this one guy was acting and how he always clowns around and he said well this is how you deal with ppl ..your not a supervisor yet but this is how you should deal with him..... he told me a few things and I asked " yea what about that supervispr thing how longs it usually take ? "' he said its a process .....? What
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Well I had a brief chat with my supervisor the one who pushed this all through and we were talking after a pcm about how this one guy was acting and how he always clowns around and he said well this is how you deal with ppl ..your not a supervisor yet but this is how you should deal with him..... he told me a few things and I asked " yea what about that supervispr