Give her a fiver for gas next time and bring her a snack
5 Commandments for using a helper (On Topic)
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JL 0513
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I tried slipping her a $20 and she refused. That's the other reason I don't try and dump her is because she is nice. My gripes are with her lack of abilities for the job. This is a physical, fast paced job and I feel like I'm dragging an anchor.
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Did you tell her that?
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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If she were a guy the conversation would be short and sweet.
Much tougher when it is a woman.
JL 0513
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How do you tell an older lady to her face that she is slowing you down because she can't walk fast and lift heavier pkgs? She can't change those abilities anyway.
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It's all in how you word it.
burrheadd
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No it's not she either can do the job or she can't
I didn't have the time or patience to deal with somebody that can't keep up
May sound harsh but it is what it is
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You tell her, I like working with you, but I really need you to pick up the pace a little. Management is bugging me about my numbers..... Blame management. Lol.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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Suppose it was you with a male helper who for whatever reason could not keep up. What would you say to him to motivate him while not hurting his feelings?
Blame UPS NOT HER
JL 0513
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What I do say during the day to though some hints about the urgency of the job. I'll say that I'm going to be out 'til 9pm (true). Or that I still have over 100 stops left at 4pm (true). Or talk about what UPS expects us to get done with some exaggeration. Doesn't change anything.
Try having a heart. Pretend thats your mom in the jumper seat
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See my post above.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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At this point it may be best to cut her loose.
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He has a valid point though. He just wants to get home to see his son. Lose-lose situation.
JL 0513
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This is what I mean. UPS has no business hiring such people for this position. They'd never hire such a person for a permanent pkg handling position but hire anyone they can find for helpers. I understand this reality that UPS has a hard time finding people to come aboard for a month and little money. I wish the applicant would be honest with themselves in what they are applying for. LIFTING and walking with potentially heavy pkgs all day.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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The company is still running "Help Wanted" ads on local TV.
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I've been lucky the last two years. I had two young foreign girls who hustled. They were insistent on carrying boxes I could see them struggling with. Lol.
Most of these people, unfortunately don't have another option. Try to make the best of the situation
I've missed my kids growing up also. Tradeoffs
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