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<blockquote data-quote="Shiftless" data-source="post: 4797538" data-attributes="member: 47472"><p>First off! Glad you made it to retirement! Not an easy task the past few decades!</p><p></p><p>The path to management and the trajectory one takes has always been of interest to me.</p><p></p><p>I was lucky enough to have buddies who got me to come down and apply and never in my wildest dreams did I think this part time job would last or turn into anything, NOR would I retire at the age of 49. I have always been happy with the decision and outcome of that choice.</p><p></p><p>Starting in the early to mid 70's with all the expansion they were grabbing anyone with a pulse. Fortunate for me, two guys who had a couple years already in that were going into management made it clear to me that without a degree I would more than likely be stuck in operations. We would get together away from the hub and talk either surfing or motorcycling as we were long time friends. Watching their progression and those with out degree's in the area I was in, WOW ! Unless you were dragged along by the good ole boy system of management you were screwed with out a degree, six day work weeks seem to be the norm! These guys were spot on, attaining their higher education. This allowed them to stay out of operations for a good portion of their management career and live a somewhat normal life. They paid a price getting up the ladder, but left very, very well off.</p><p></p><p>Problem was that was just a few people, those with the ability to quit and move on did so! I watched some very talented guys get destroyed by evil management tactics. Some guys walked out with their heads up! Others? Some just didn't know when to say when!</p><p></p><p>Just a note: Not all retired teamsters have health care thru the teamsters. Some of us are still on the UPS Healthcare system.</p><p></p><p>What year did you start? PT or FT? What job descriptions did you hold as a teamster then in management?</p><p></p><p>It would be helpful for those who want a real life experience to read your path.</p><p></p><p>Management path at UPS is not for everyone was what I saw, and from what I hear its the worst it has ever been in operations!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shiftless, post: 4797538, member: 47472"] First off! Glad you made it to retirement! Not an easy task the past few decades! The path to management and the trajectory one takes has always been of interest to me. I was lucky enough to have buddies who got me to come down and apply and never in my wildest dreams did I think this part time job would last or turn into anything, NOR would I retire at the age of 49. I have always been happy with the decision and outcome of that choice. Starting in the early to mid 70's with all the expansion they were grabbing anyone with a pulse. Fortunate for me, two guys who had a couple years already in that were going into management made it clear to me that without a degree I would more than likely be stuck in operations. We would get together away from the hub and talk either surfing or motorcycling as we were long time friends. Watching their progression and those with out degree's in the area I was in, WOW ! Unless you were dragged along by the good ole boy system of management you were screwed with out a degree, six day work weeks seem to be the norm! These guys were spot on, attaining their higher education. This allowed them to stay out of operations for a good portion of their management career and live a somewhat normal life. They paid a price getting up the ladder, but left very, very well off. Problem was that was just a few people, those with the ability to quit and move on did so! I watched some very talented guys get destroyed by evil management tactics. Some guys walked out with their heads up! Others? Some just didn't know when to say when! Just a note: Not all retired teamsters have health care thru the teamsters. Some of us are still on the UPS Healthcare system. What year did you start? PT or FT? What job descriptions did you hold as a teamster then in management? It would be helpful for those who want a real life experience to read your path. Management path at UPS is not for everyone was what I saw, and from what I hear its the worst it has ever been in operations! [/QUOTE]
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