Hello Everyone,
I am a new hire as a helper in Washington. I really only have one big question. What kind of gear is the company supposed to provide me? At my orentation everyone was told that the uniforms run VERY small. We were told we would be given a light jacket and a pair of pants, we were also advised to layer up to stay warm as the jackets were not lined. I asked for a size or two larger than I normally wear and well the pants were still too tight (but I was told I could buy my own since there was nothing larger than a 40). The bigger problem was the jacket I was given. They had XXXL's at one point but none were left so I was told I had to take a XXL (that wears like an L). I got home put it on and saw that the arms were very short, so I called in and asked if I could get a XXXL when one became available. After a week I asked if it was a matter of cost, because I would pay for a properly fitting jacket. At that point I was told I could not order a jacket and that the arms are that way by design, that they are in fact 3/4 length arms. I just had a hard time believing this since we are already hovering around freezing here all day, it rains most of the time, and it gets dark around 4 p.m. My driver has gear that is far beyond mine and I understand he worked hard for it, but I am not only underprotected (layering up isn't an option when you barely fit in your jacket), the short arms hinder my movement forcing me to pull them up to my elbows. I love this job, and I am happy to have it but I feel a bit like I am being taken advantage of. I'm afraid to make too much of a stink because I don't want to lose hours. After my third week I asked if I could just buy a properly fitting brown jacket with a hood and was told no, I have to wear the UPS branded jacket I was given.Is this how it is supposed to be? Anyone else get a 3/4 arm jacket for winter in a snow state or is this a c.y.a. answer? I love the site and I know I will get the honest truth from the community. I hope I can make the cut and be re-hired after the season because I still have faith that UPS is a great place to work.
Thanks,
Gopher
I am a new hire as a helper in Washington. I really only have one big question. What kind of gear is the company supposed to provide me? At my orentation everyone was told that the uniforms run VERY small. We were told we would be given a light jacket and a pair of pants, we were also advised to layer up to stay warm as the jackets were not lined. I asked for a size or two larger than I normally wear and well the pants were still too tight (but I was told I could buy my own since there was nothing larger than a 40). The bigger problem was the jacket I was given. They had XXXL's at one point but none were left so I was told I had to take a XXL (that wears like an L). I got home put it on and saw that the arms were very short, so I called in and asked if I could get a XXXL when one became available. After a week I asked if it was a matter of cost, because I would pay for a properly fitting jacket. At that point I was told I could not order a jacket and that the arms are that way by design, that they are in fact 3/4 length arms. I just had a hard time believing this since we are already hovering around freezing here all day, it rains most of the time, and it gets dark around 4 p.m. My driver has gear that is far beyond mine and I understand he worked hard for it, but I am not only underprotected (layering up isn't an option when you barely fit in your jacket), the short arms hinder my movement forcing me to pull them up to my elbows. I love this job, and I am happy to have it but I feel a bit like I am being taken advantage of. I'm afraid to make too much of a stink because I don't want to lose hours. After my third week I asked if I could just buy a properly fitting brown jacket with a hood and was told no, I have to wear the UPS branded jacket I was given.Is this how it is supposed to be? Anyone else get a 3/4 arm jacket for winter in a snow state or is this a c.y.a. answer? I love the site and I know I will get the honest truth from the community. I hope I can make the cut and be re-hired after the season because I still have faith that UPS is a great place to work.
Thanks,
Gopher
