Southwestern
Well-Known Member
Ok, since we're expressing opinions... *I* think that pure time-based wait list is non-sense. Save that for Black Friday line waiting.
Since you're no longer employed by UPS, you'll have to excuse us if we fail to consider your opinion.
Most of the insider's waiting to drive:
a) have UPS driving experience (seasonal, air driving, Saturday, etc.)
b) are familiar with UPS's operations
c) are making significantly more than their potential replacement (especially in the first 12-18 mo., when benefits are not provided)
d) are part-time sups attempting to go into full-time management
In most situations, it's less of a risk -- and a financial advantage -- to move the part-timers than it is to add an outsider.
I work in a building that houses three centers (for drivers at least) under one roof and hundreds of part-timers, so I acknowledge that there are likely smaller centers with part-timers disinterested -- or not able to qualify for -- driving.