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<blockquote data-quote="Dracula" data-source="post: 2630983" data-attributes="member: 42691"><p>They can't help themselves. </p><p></p><p>You learn the methods, follow them to a tee, never deviate from them and make lots of money. You'll learn the best way to make a lot of money at this company is to follow their directions. They change all of the time, they make no sense and are usually contradictory. This is to your benefit. But remember your methods. </p><p></p><p>It's been 7 years since I've been in package car, but they usually give you paper records of the methods. These are your gold standard. Never lose those papers and ALWAYS keep every piece of paper they give you with new ways of doing your job. If they send you messages about directions or methods on doing your job over that little DIAD, snap a picture of it and save it. </p><p></p><p>Never take shortcuts and always remember this job is not a 9-5 job. If you fight that, you will take shortcuts and will be miserable. It's not a 9-5 job, but it pays more that probably 95% of non-professional 9-5 jobs. Do what you have to do get make seniority, but the second you do, settle into a consistent routine. Take every single unpaid meal. Don't run or rush.</p><p></p><p>And most importantly, know your rights as a union worker. Get a contract book and learn it. It will be your best friend. Pick and choose your fights. Don't fight just to fight. But you have to be able to stand up for yourself. If you can't do that, you will always be walked on. By management and other workers. </p><p></p><p>As far as your "gangsta" supervisor, see him for what he is. He is an insecure, wanna-be. Trying to make a name for himself. Here's what I've learned and been taught about clowns like this: they want to fight. They want to engage you, get you fired up and feel good about themselves by belittling others. Whenever they poke at you, whatever you do, resist the urge to argue with them. Stick to the known facts. Never get mad. As a bonus, people like this get infuriated when you don't play their stupid game. If you have to file a grievance, do it by the book and without anger. But stand firm.</p><p></p><p>Just remember, you will never please guys like this, and you will never make them happy. But that's not your concern. Do your job the way the methods say. If a guy like this tells you to do something you know is different from the methods, and it's not unsafe, do it, but as soon as it's possible, contact your steward and the center manager to ask about the different method.</p><p></p><p>Be consistent.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dracula, post: 2630983, member: 42691"] They can't help themselves. You learn the methods, follow them to a tee, never deviate from them and make lots of money. You'll learn the best way to make a lot of money at this company is to follow their directions. They change all of the time, they make no sense and are usually contradictory. This is to your benefit. But remember your methods. It's been 7 years since I've been in package car, but they usually give you paper records of the methods. These are your gold standard. Never lose those papers and ALWAYS keep every piece of paper they give you with new ways of doing your job. If they send you messages about directions or methods on doing your job over that little DIAD, snap a picture of it and save it. Never take shortcuts and always remember this job is not a 9-5 job. If you fight that, you will take shortcuts and will be miserable. It's not a 9-5 job, but it pays more that probably 95% of non-professional 9-5 jobs. Do what you have to do get make seniority, but the second you do, settle into a consistent routine. Take every single unpaid meal. Don't run or rush. And most importantly, know your rights as a union worker. Get a contract book and learn it. It will be your best friend. Pick and choose your fights. Don't fight just to fight. But you have to be able to stand up for yourself. If you can't do that, you will always be walked on. By management and other workers. As far as your "gangsta" supervisor, see him for what he is. He is an insecure, wanna-be. Trying to make a name for himself. Here's what I've learned and been taught about clowns like this: they want to fight. They want to engage you, get you fired up and feel good about themselves by belittling others. Whenever they poke at you, whatever you do, resist the urge to argue with them. Stick to the known facts. Never get mad. As a bonus, people like this get infuriated when you don't play their stupid game. If you have to file a grievance, do it by the book and without anger. But stand firm. Just remember, you will never please guys like this, and you will never make them happy. But that's not your concern. Do your job the way the methods say. If a guy like this tells you to do something you know is different from the methods, and it's not unsafe, do it, but as soon as it's possible, contact your steward and the center manager to ask about the different method. Be consistent. [/QUOTE]
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