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<blockquote data-quote="browniehound" data-source="post: 705924" data-attributes="member: 4653"><p>I have to agreee with 'big arrow' here. The 22.3's suck in more than one way. First, there is no OT (this could be a plus or minus depending on the individual). I was one of the firsts to hold a 22.3 at the begining of the century and was working 11+ hours everyday. I could have work 12 but I asked to leave every day at 330 AM. This was back when the economy was good and Fed-Ex wasn't stealing our packages.</p><p> </p><p>Second, your inside for half the shift AT LEAST. I hate this, but again some people prefer it. Third, unless you have an 'inside-inside' job you have a different pay rate at different hours. How messed up is that? 22.3's sound like something I would want to do in my 60's to earn extra pension credit.</p><p> </p><p>I hear a ton of whining on this message board about the package-car driving job. I agree that its physically demanding, the hours are long, and we keep getting more work added to our routes with the expectation it to be completed in the same amount of time.</p><p> </p><p>Other than these and some other simple matters (please add them here), I like the job. There is nothing else I would rather be doing (seriously). I think about this everyday. Other than being a gangster (Al Capone style) or a 4 star general, I want to drive for UPS.</p><p> </p><p>No, I'm not on drugs. Look at all the other jobs out there. I don't want to be a mechanic, roofer, landscaper, plumber, carpenter, cop, fireman (well maybe fireman), shipper, reciever, iron-worker, welder, etc.</p><p> </p><p>I like getting my package car and emptying it and then filling it back up for $30 an hour. I like being outside. I like the physical activity. I like being away from the boss 99% of the day. I like my customers. I like meeting new people on the road. I like just being out there in the nice weather and listening to my radio. I like watching the women in the summer.</p><p> </p><p>Its really a good job in my opinion. Why do you think 99% of drivers don't quit after they make seniority?</p><p> </p><p>I know, I'm going to hear it now, lol.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="browniehound, post: 705924, member: 4653"] I have to agreee with 'big arrow' here. The 22.3's suck in more than one way. First, there is no OT (this could be a plus or minus depending on the individual). I was one of the firsts to hold a 22.3 at the begining of the century and was working 11+ hours everyday. I could have work 12 but I asked to leave every day at 330 AM. This was back when the economy was good and Fed-Ex wasn't stealing our packages. Second, your inside for half the shift AT LEAST. I hate this, but again some people prefer it. Third, unless you have an 'inside-inside' job you have a different pay rate at different hours. How messed up is that? 22.3's sound like something I would want to do in my 60's to earn extra pension credit. I hear a ton of whining on this message board about the package-car driving job. I agree that its physically demanding, the hours are long, and we keep getting more work added to our routes with the expectation it to be completed in the same amount of time. Other than these and some other simple matters (please add them here), I like the job. There is nothing else I would rather be doing (seriously). I think about this everyday. Other than being a gangster (Al Capone style) or a 4 star general, I want to drive for UPS. No, I'm not on drugs. Look at all the other jobs out there. I don't want to be a mechanic, roofer, landscaper, plumber, carpenter, cop, fireman (well maybe fireman), shipper, reciever, iron-worker, welder, etc. I like getting my package car and emptying it and then filling it back up for $30 an hour. I like being outside. I like the physical activity. I like being away from the boss 99% of the day. I like my customers. I like meeting new people on the road. I like just being out there in the nice weather and listening to my radio. I like watching the women in the summer. Its really a good job in my opinion. Why do you think 99% of drivers don't quit after they make seniority? I know, I'm going to hear it now, lol. [/QUOTE]
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