Choosing UPS over College? (On Topic)

[Ken Adams]

* Sorry for the lengthy Post *
First post on here so be gentle!
Simply put, is gunning for a career in UPS worth putting off college?
So for some background info,
I am 19 and have a girlfriend and 8 month old son. Currently working part time and going to community college part time. I'm in my second year of college. I have been at UPS for 1 year and 4 months.
Point blank, I have no idea what I want to major in. Just completing my basics. I do well in my classes. Average “B” student. Even so, school has never intrigued me.
Next year I’m supposed to be at a university. Last year in community college. I can’t imagine myself going through the struggle of applying to schools, paying for it, working with my girlfriend to create a schedule that works for both of us and our son, the commute to school and then to work. And working and being a dad all at the same time. Nothing has ever really caught my attention. I've never felt called to do anything. Nothing really drives me to finish school. The only thing that drives me is my family. They drive me to want to be successful and happy. I want to be able to provide for my family.
In my eyes, UPS seems like the place to do that, and not need school. I’m around feeder drivers all the time. I see some drivers going home in their big trucks and lifted Jeeps. They seem like they're doing okay. I wouldn’t mind being a feeder driver. Or package car. Or work in the hub full time. Just want to stay in the union.
Any advice for me? Anyone go through something similar? Ask any questions you’d like. Thanks guys.

 

[PT Car Washer]

* Sorry for the lengthy Post *
First post on here so be gentle!
Simply put, is gunning for a career in UPS worth putting off college?
So for some background info,
I am 19 and have a girlfriend and 8 month old son. Currently working part time and going to community college part time. I'm in my second year of college. I have been at UPS for 1 year and 4 months.
Point blank, I have no idea what I want to major in. Just completing my basics. I do well in my classes. Average “B” student. Even so, school has never intrigued me.
Next year I’m supposed to be at a university. Last year in community college. I can’t imagine myself going through the struggle of applying to schools, paying for it, working with my girlfriend to create a schedule that works for both of us and our son, the commute to school and then to work. And working and being a dad all at the same time. Nothing has ever really caught my attention. I've never felt called to do anything. Nothing really drives me to finish school. The only thing that drives me is my family. They drive me to want to be successful and happy. I want to be able to provide for my family.
In my eyes, UPS seems like the place to do that, and not need school. I’m around feeder drivers all the time. I see some drivers going home in their big trucks and lifted Jeeps. They seem like they're doing okay. I wouldn’t mind being a feeder driver. Or package car. Or work in the hub full time. Just want to stay in the union.
Any advice for me? Anyone go through something similar? Ask any questions you’d like. Thanks guys.

Stay in school. FT UPS Feeder and package car drivers do make a lot of money after the four year progression but there is a heavy price to pay. 10 hour days most of the year in all types of weather with a toxic management work environment.

 

[Ken Adams]

Stay in school. FT UPS Feeder and package car drivers do make a lot of money after the four year progression but there is a heavy price to pay. 10 hour days most of the year in all types of weather with a toxic management work environment.

Thanks for the reply. Are you a package car driver. Or feeder? Speaking from experience?

 

[Ken Adams]

Thanks for the reply. Are you a package car driver. Or feeder? Speaking from experience?

Oops. Just saw your username. Sorry.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

* Sorry for the lengthy Post *
First post on here so be gentle!
Simply put, is gunning for a career in UPS worth putting off college?
So for some background info,
I am 19 and have a girlfriend and 8 month old son. Currently working part time and going to community college part time. I'm in my second year of college. I have been at UPS for 1 year and 4 months.
Point blank, I have no idea what I want to major in. Just completing my basics. I do well in my classes. Average “B” student. Even so, school has never intrigued me.
Next year I’m supposed to be at a university. Last year in community college. I can’t imagine myself going through the struggle of applying to schools, paying for it, working with my girlfriend to create a schedule that works for both of us and our son, the commute to school and then to work. And working and being a dad all at the same time. Nothing has ever really caught my attention. I've never felt called to do anything. Nothing really drives me to finish school. The only thing that drives me is my family. They drive me to want to be successful and happy. I want to be able to provide for my family.
In my eyes, UPS seems like the place to do that, and not need school. I’m around feeder drivers all the time. I see some drivers going home in their big trucks and lifted Jeeps. They seem like they're doing okay. I wouldn’t mind being a feeder driver. Or package car. Or work in the hub full time. Just want to stay in the union.
Any advice for me? Anyone go through something similar? Ask any questions you’d like. Thanks guys.

First of all you need to be at least 21

 

[Ken Adams]

First of all you need to be at least 21

I know. I’d wait 3 years and be building my seniority. In my hub, 4+ years should be able to land me a job.

 

[cosmo1]

Other than suggesting you change your username, Ken, I'm not going to touch this one with a ten foot pole.

 

[Ken Adams]

Other than suggesting you change your username, Ken, I'm not going to touch this one with a ten foot pole.

What’s bad about it? I’m new here.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I know. I’d wait 3 years and be building my seniority. In my hub, 4+ years should be able to land me a job.

We have guys waiting for over 20 years to get into feeders 5-10 years to get onto package.

 

[PT Car Washer]

I know. I’d wait 3 years and be building my seniority. In my hub, 4+ years should be able to land me a job.

And depending on how the economy and next years contract negotiations go you should be a shoe in for a chance at qualifying. Also give you some time to appreciate the toxic work environment.

 

[Ken Adams]

We have guys waiting for over 20 years to get into feeders 5-10 years to get onto package.

Relatively new hub here. Got offered package at 9 months. Obviously had to to decline. I know it’s hard to believe, but it happened. Also got offered PT yard shifter at 6 months but had to be 21 at the time.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Relatively new hub here. Got offered package at 9 months. Obviously had to to decline. I know it’s hard to believe, but it happened. Also got offered PT yard shifter at 6 months but had to be 21 at the time.

Maybe you will get Lucky

Unless we go on strike next year

 

[cosmo1]

What’s bad about it? I’m new here.

If it's your real name, it's against the terms of service.

 

[Ken Adams]

If it's your real name, it's against the terms of service.

It’s not. It’s a tv show reference. But I thought you were talking about my post.

 

[Ken Adams]

A nice used one

Come on guys. I put on topic.

 

[Brownslave688]

* Sorry for the lengthy Post *
First post on here so be gentle!
Simply put, is gunning for a career in UPS worth putting off college?
So for some background info,
I am 19 and have a girlfriend and 8 month old son. Currently working part time and going to community college part time. I'm in my second year of college. I have been at UPS for 1 year and 4 months.
Point blank, I have no idea what I want to major in. Just completing my basics. I do well in my classes. Average “B” student. Even so, school has never intrigued me.
Next year I’m supposed to be at a university. Last year in community college. I can’t imagine myself going through the struggle of applying to schools, paying for it, working with my girlfriend to create a schedule that works for both of us and our son, the commute to school and then to work. And working and being a dad all at the same time. Nothing has ever really caught my attention. I've never felt called to do anything. Nothing really drives me to finish school. The only thing that drives me is my family. They drive me to want to be successful and happy. I want to be able to provide for my family.
In my eyes, UPS seems like the place to do that, and not need school. I’m around feeder drivers all the time. I see some drivers going home in their big trucks and lifted Jeeps. They seem like they're doing okay. I wouldn’t mind being a feeder driver. Or package car. Or work in the hub full time. Just want to stay in the union.
Any advice for me? Anyone go through something similar? Ask any questions you’d like. Thanks guys.

School isn't for everyone but if I were to go back I would of tried trade school. Lineman welding heavy machinery op ect.

 

[Ken Adams]

School isn't for everyone but if I were to go back I would of tried trade school. Lineman welding heavy machinery op ect.

What do you do at UPS?

 

[PT Car Washer]

He is a part timer

Paid $35+/hr.

 

[Brownslave688]

What do you do at UPS?

Driver

 

[Brownslave688]

Paid $35+/hr.

$36 I think