In February, I will have reached 11 years (part-time) with UPS. I know that isn't a long time, and before "normal" retirement age, but, I have been working a full time job and part time at UPS for over 4 years, and I've had enough. I don't want to just leave any benefits on the table, however. Would I be eligible for any retirement benefits? If so, how do I go about getting them. As I said, I don't want to just put in my two weeks' and haul ass, but, if I can't, or are bot eligible, for any benefits, I'll do just that. Thanks in advance, for the help.
Considering retirement; need help/advice
- Thread starter BlazeSS
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You will get a pension but no healthcare
brownmonster
Man of Great Wisdom
Work 11 years part time and looking for a pension. Kind of negates how horrible this part time gig at UPS is.
Shiftless
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You won't be able to draw on this vested retirement till your of age, this is determined in your area where these years of service were earned. 65 years of age is common for you to draw on this. Who know maybe 62 in your area? I don't know?
The company in certain areas was and maybe still is offering cash buy outs to those who already left. Don't know if you fit that criteria so look into it. If you do get the option to cash out? Sure won't be in your favor.
Best to call your regional teamster conference retirement department for the straight info. Even your local May not actually know. Do your homework. Make sure you take a withdrawal card when your exiting from the union to keep you in good standing. Who knows? you may find other teamster work in your future.
The company in certain areas was and maybe still is offering cash buy outs to those who already left. Don't know if you fit that criteria so look into it. If you do get the option to cash out? Sure won't be in your favor.
Best to call your regional teamster conference retirement department for the straight info. Even your local May not actually know. Do your homework. Make sure you take a withdrawal card when your exiting from the union to keep you in good standing. Who knows? you may find other teamster work in your future.
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trickpony1
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How much is this insurance costing you? As you know, at UPS the insurance is, essentially, free.
It's no wonder you're having issues. Could you bid back into the hub to get away from stupid customers at the counter? I'd rather load boxes than deal with people.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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Did you miss the part where he was worked both a FT and PT job for a whole 4 years?
To the OP-----you would be eligible to start drawing what will be a mere pittance of a pension when you turn 65.
So, to try to answer some questions.
I'm not a customer counter clerk, just Group 2's/address corrections and my station doesn't have a phone, so I can't call anyone, anyway. Aww, shucks.
I know I won't make a lot pension-wise, but, I don't wanna turn down free money.
And, I am well and truly done with UPS. Over the last year, I have been repeatedly screwed over, so I've had enough.
I'm not a customer counter clerk, just Group 2's/address corrections and my station doesn't have a phone, so I can't call anyone, anyway. Aww, shucks.
I know I won't make a lot pension-wise, but, I don't wanna turn down free money.
And, I am well and truly done with UPS. Over the last year, I have been repeatedly screwed over, so I've had enough.
burrheadd
KING Of GIFS
trickpony1
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If the OP has enough stroke to bid and get a "bad add" clerk job, I'm guessing the OP is pretty high up the seniority list.
I would still suggest the OP bid on another job that has less contact with people and see if the stress level goes down.
I would still suggest the OP bid on another job that has less contact with people and see if the stress level goes down.
PT Car Washer
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rod
Retired 22 years
Told myself I'm going to be TOTALLY retired when I'm 70. The only thing I'm going to be riding after next summer (I'll still work this coming summer) is my Harley.) I have enjoyed it but its time to turn the mower over to a younger person.
PT Car Washer
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brownmonster
Man of Great Wisdom
Riding it to work?
PT Car Washer
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Not this month. Turned our motorcycle parking into 6 more reserved management parking which sit empty half the day. The closest 20 or more parking spots are reserved for management (closer then the handicap spots) while the hourlies drive in circles waiting for a spot to open up.
