25 years old, am I too old to do this?

[DOK]

Edit: Too old to do this for a long time I mean.

Nah, you good. They hired a driver in late 50's and 60's recently.

You're fine, perfect age actually. Those of us who started at 18 will have 40 years of service by the time we retire. Trust me, you don't want that.

 

[john chesney]

How long is a long time?


In my local no one retires before 57. So I'll drive at least 35 years.

35 years in a ups truck is nothing. It only gets easier with age. They treat you better everyday by the time you get to where I'm at you will be full of joy and love for the company. It's been such a beautiful experience I hate to leave

 

[john chesney]

I am sure you are being sarcastic, but some drivers do show up an hour early to drink coffee and shoot the bull with the other drivers and sups.

I haven't had a conversation with a supervisor in 10 plus years with one exception when they want to discipline me or I file grievances.

 

[Dhydratd]

I am sure you are being sarcastic, but some drivers do show up an hour early to drink coffee and shoot the bull with the other drivers and sups.

Must be the "runners" who don't already spend 10-12 hours each day at UPS away from their families.

 

[john chesney]

Must be the "runners" who don't already spend 10-12 hours each day at UPS away from their families.

I seriously can't imagine why anyone would be in that place for one second longer then they had to

 

[john chesney]

Hot chicks on every route. Hope you are ready for that?

On the positive side you will be one tough irresistible man to the ladies if you end up anything like me

 

[john chesney]

Oh yea, six years in and already feel I worked 20

Don't worry it gets better every year. I think around 10 years you start feeling great and then when you're old it's easy lol.

 

[john chesney]

^^they're^^

I can't wait till I give a about a miss

You ain't seen nothing yet....

hahahhahahah. Fasten your seat belt

 

[FrigidFTSup]

I seriously can't imagine why anyone would be in that place for one second longer then they had to

Not everyone hates their job

 

[RuthlessSupSlayer]

I'm interested in becoming a delivery driver despite everyone telling me to run away.
I know that I'm gonna have to wait in line in order to obtain a spot. I'm located in Northern California if that matters. I've done a couple years of construction and am able bodied. I can work hard.

At what age did you guys start?
How long can I do this for?
What is the pension like?
Is working outdoors driving and delivering things as fun as it sounds?
How stressful is this job and does everyone get enough sleep a night? Assuming there's some time left in the day after work...

Edit: I mean....am I too old to get into this and make a career out of it? How many years can I expect to squeeze out of this?

Okay here is the cold hard hinest truth...you will be fine

I atarted pre load at 33 for a seasonal job and 9 months later i am driving (qualifying still) if you are safe and eat right and actually stretch before work not the "just do it for 30 seconds to say we did it to keep drivers safe" bs at PCMs you will be fine. I wish i did this at 25 hell even 30. I have repaired ACLs and crap. As far as pension we can only cross our fingers as each contract approaches. So for now i would look just getting inro driving. If you do not have a college degree or even if you do having trouble finding work you will make good enough money if you are smart and spend wisely you can save enough.

 

[john chesney]

Not everyone hates their job

Everyone I know

 

[john chesney]

Not everyone hates their job

I don't believe a ing word that comes out of a supervisors mouth. They want to fire you for dishonesty and they're the most dishonest group of people on the ing planet

 

[john chesney]

Not everyone hates their job

How long have you been a full time supervisor if it's less then 10 go yourselve. I might respect you if you're one of the old timers

 

[Bonbon]

Yes you are way too old.

Whoa... Wait....where were you when I started? !

 

[john chesney]

Not everyone hates their job

I wouldn't hate mine either if it wasn't for you pricks in management

 

[Rack em]

I wouldn't hate mine either if it wasn't for you pricks in management

I agree, but I would say it's mostly upper management/corporate who I can't stand. Greedy pricks!

 

[john chesney]

I agree, but I would say it's mostly upper management/corporate who I can't stand. Greedy pricks!

Couldn't agree with you more. I actually feel sorry for a decent Sup down towards the bottom. Almost all new ones are total dicks

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Not everyone hates their job

I like it on payday. Don't mind the work part, just can't stand some of the BS.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Whoa... Wait....where were you when I started? !

Too late now!!

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I can't wait till I give a about a miss

hahahhahahah. Fasten your seat belt

What's next? Delivering appliances?