I must go to part time from Driver.... - Page 2 - Brown Cafe

helenofcalifornia · 11-04-2009, 07:01 AM

So, GT500916, what do you think of all this advice? Exactley what are the issues with your wife and work? Too many hours? Doesn't like being home alone at night? You sleeping too much in the day? Does she have a day job that pays as well as yours with equal benefits?

Haven't heard from you in a bit, would love to know what you are thinking.

hdkappler · 11-04-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by gt500916

i have been a Driver for about 3 years. I just not to long ago went to feeders department. i was told over and over again that its hard work, drivers work 12 hours all the time, get 10 hours off and get called back in...

Also the way the system used to work here is, if you get called in at a certain time in the evening, then you automatically lock yourself into feeders for the rest of the week... well that has changed and no longer the case.

I just recently got married 3 months ago and its starting to effect my marriage slightly... and i do NOT marriage second place

This is why i need to go back to my past part time position. Yes i know i will loose my pay, and i will loose my seniority ... or would all my full and part time seniority count as all part time seniority?

I dont know exactly how to do this the right way, if i need to put in my 2 weeks notice, or do i just request a transfer back to part time or if there is anything my union can do for me to help me transfer back and keeping my part time seniority.. im not sure.

hope i can get some help here

the other thing you could join the armed forces get 30 days vacation first year.free medical dental.free place to stay free meals can retire in 20years.can't beat that.at least you will have a paycheck.

UpstateNYUPSer · 11-04-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hdkappler

the other thing you could join the armed forces get 30 days vacation first year.free medical dental.free place to stay free meals can retire in 20years.can't beat that.at least you will have a paycheck.

My first full year in the service I made $7,829. My last full year I made $13,557. You don't join the military for the money.

City Driver · 11-04-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by UpstateNYUPSer

My first full year in the service I made $7,829. My last full year I made $13,557. You don't join the military for the money.

its sad the way they brainwash kids honestly, they think they will make $100,000 a year in the military

the money isnt great, but the benefits cant be beat

rod · 11-04-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by UpstateNYUPSer

My first full year in the service I made $7,829. My last full year I made $13,557. You don't join the military for the money.

When I was drafted in 1968 my pay for the first 2 months was $86 a month. Out of that I sent $50 a month home. There wasn't exactly a lot of things they let you buy in Basic Training. There was an across the board pay raise that started beginning my 3rd month (I believe it went up to $96 a month for a private E-1.

hdkappler · 11-04-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by UpstateNYUPSer

My first full year in the service I made $7,829. My last full year I made $13,557. You don't join the military for the money.

true i was only in for four years.but the way things are today?free dental medical.plus food and housing.if married housing alotment.don't have to worry about being laid off.20years retirement.don't have to pay union dues.

UpstateNYUPSer · 11-04-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hdkappler

true i was only in for four years.but the way things are today?free dental medical.plus food and housing.if married housing alotment.don't have to worry about being laid off.20years retirement.don't have to pay union dues.

I was in for just under 8 and actually had a line number for E-6 when I got out. The figures I quoted did not include the housing/dental/medical. Both of my kids were born while I was in the service--Megan cost $25 and David was $45 (we wanted a private room).

It's not a bad gig and if I would have stayed in I would have retired 8 years ago.

hdkappler · 11-04-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by helenofcalifornia

What other job would you have besides UPS? You know you can't live on a PT income especially with a wife. Does she actually realize that you would be bringing home $150 a week instead of $900 minimum? I applaud you for trying to go back to PT, but I think your best bet would be to just quit UPS altogether and find another job and career.

People have waited YEARS to go feeder driving and you are going to give it up. I hope everything works out for you and that you give it some very serious thought before you commit to this plan.

helen you are right.thisguy doesn't no how lucky he is.there are people who would work for brown you wouldn't have to pay ot unless they work over 40 hours.one said with free benefits $450.00min.i had it good.we have it good.

hdkappler · 11-04-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by UpstateNYUPSer

I was in for just under 8 and actually had a line number for E-6 when I got out. The figures I quoted did not include the housing/dental/medical. Both of my kids were born while I was in the service--Megan cost $25 and David was $45 (we wanted a private room).

It's not a bad gig and if I would have stayed in I would have retired 8 years ago.

if you would of stayed 12 more years retired from uncle sam.then worked 25 for brown.to bad we can't forsee the futher.

UpstateNYUPSer · 11-04-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hdkappler

if you would of stayed 12 more years retired from uncle sam.then worked 25 for brown.to bad we can't forsee the futher.

I would have been 41 when I retired from the service. I probably would have gone in to teaching.

terry mac · 11-05-2009, 07:08 PM

feeder in less than 5 years is kinda like winning the redneck lottery.

terry mac · 11-05-2009, 07:16 PM

If I was the guy next in line for the feeder job, I would have to explain that driving a big truck at night causes erectile disfuntion.......just a thought. be careful to whom you listen to...

Fedex Driver · 11-05-2009, 07:22 PM

You need to quit then get re-hired.

hdkappler · 11-06-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gt500916

i have been a Driver for about 3 years. I just not to long ago went to feeders department. i was told over and over again that its hard work, drivers work 12 hours all the time, get 10 hours off and get called back in...

Also the way the system used to work here is, if you get called in at a certain time in the evening, then you automatically lock yourself into feeders for the rest of the week... well that has changed and no longer the case.

I just recently got married 3 months ago and its starting to effect my marriage slightly... and i do NOT marriage second place

This is why i need to go back to my past part time position. Yes i know i will loose my pay, and i will loose my seniority ... or would all my full and part time seniority count as all part time seniority?

I dont know exactly how to do this the right way, if i need to put in my 2 weeks notice, or do i just request a transfer back to part time or if there is anything my union can do for me to help me transfer back and keeping my part time seniority.. im not sure.

hope i can get some help here

i hope you consider staying 25 or 30years.you have sat.and sun.with wife.

ups feels you should center your life around them.(if they wanted you to have a wife they woukd issued you one)