Do you think that drivers are highly overpaid?

[BLACKBALLED]

Most drivers at my building couldn't even unload a trailer as fast as me even if my two hands were broken. Anybody can drive a package car and make deliveries - even old 70 yr old men. But to unload and load trailers - the job is not for everybody. I unload a truck by my self with a metro that only extends half way into the truck, and I did it in only 30 minutes. I wasn't even trying. But how could someone say driving a package car is hard when old 70 yr old men can do it? I personally don't think that drivers should be paid more than $20 an hour. Anybody with one brain cell can do it. I also don't think that drivers should be paid more than highly skilled workers such as mechanics, engineers and construction workers. I think at least 25 to 30 percent of full time drivers' pay should be slashed and be added onto the part timers' pay rates. We need more non sellout part timer ba and officers.

First off, most Drivers started as Hourlies, Loading, Unloading etc... As far as overpaid, no fricken way are they overpaid, they earn every penny they get, it is financially rewarding but it is a sacrifice too for some, with Long hours and some managers who purposely keep them out till 10 sometimes 11 at night or later, they miss time with families, it is not the best job but it is financially rewarding and I feel for a lot of them, they are some of the hardest workers out there.

 

[trickpony1]

Your troll meter looks like a penis.

subliminal or subconscious, is it merely a coincidence?

 

[HEFFERNAN]

Most drivers at my building couldn't even unload a trailer as fast as me even if my two hands were broken. Anybody can drive a package car and make deliveries - even old 70 yr old men. But to unload and load trailers - the job is not for everybody. I unload a truck by my self with a metro that only extends half way into the truck, and I did it in only 30 minutes. I wasn't even trying. But how could someone say driving a package car is hard when old 70 yr old men can do it? I personally don't think that drivers should be paid more than $20 an hour. Anybody with one brain cell can do it. I also don't think that drivers should be paid more than highly skilled workers such as mechanics, engineers and construction workers. I think at least 25 to 30 percent of full time drivers' pay should be slashed and be added onto the part timers' pay rates. We need more non sellout part timer ba and officers.

You are so uninteresting, I secondguess why I even bother writing this !

 

[thessalonian13]

Most drivers at my building couldn't even unload a trailer as fast as me even if my two hands were broken. Anybody can drive a package car and make deliveries - even old 70 yr old men. But to unload and load trailers - the job is not for everybody. I unload a truck by my self with a metro that only extends half way into the truck, and I did it in only 30 minutes. I wasn't even trying. But how could someone say driving a package car is hard when old 70 yr old men can do it? I personally don't think that drivers should be paid more than $20 an hour. Anybody with one brain cell can do it. I also don't think that drivers should be paid more than highly skilled workers such as mechanics, engineers and construction workers. I think at least 25 to 30 percent of full time drivers' pay should be slashed and be added onto the part timers' pay rates. We need more non sellout part timer ba and officers.

You're an idiot!!!!

 

[jumpman23]

Ill say it again kid. You are a frekin idiot dude. You aint got the faintest idea youngblood. You wait til you drive if you make it that far. Youll see real quick kid the harsh reality of driving.

 

[anonymous6]

i'm surprised you haven't been voted the new ceo of this company.

 

[Harry Manback]

Time for Boxxy to weigh in.

 

[Overpaid Union Thug]

Prior to the current trend of 10+ hour days and management's total disregard for over 9.5 language I would have definitely agreed with the OP. Now, not so much. I still think I'd probably feel pretty blessed if we were making $22/hr instead of $32/hr. I'd still be making more than most of my friends and family. At least my opinion stems from actual experience as a driver. Anyone that has never done the job doesn't need to be making these assumptions. Even with experience opinions DO vary because some people think driving is very hard and some don't.

 

[Returntosender]

 

[chevyman05]

Do this job year in and year out 5 days a week 10-12 hrs a day and then let's hear that we're overpaid you arrogant.

 

[chevyman05]

We've all put our time in working 2 jobs now we get paid well. Took us all a lot of years to make what we do.

 

[you aint even know it]

Do this job year in and year out 5 days a week 10-12 hrs a day and then let's hear that we're overpaid you arrogant.

Why are you mad lol? Is it because the truth hurts? Face it, the job is easy, you are overpaid. Your $32 wage will soon be cut, just watch. The American citizen ain't buying it, we will soon get fed up and let the corporation throw you guys under the bus and make you work for the money and give you what you guys are worth. You will have to pay into your benefits sooner or later, nobody got time to baby sit you guys and give you your candy when you cry waaaaah.

 

[purplesky]

Most drivers at my building couldn't even unload a trailer as fast as me even if my two hands were broken. Anybody can drive a package car and make deliveries - even old 70 yr old men. But to unload and load trailers - the job is not for everybody. I unload a truck by my self with a metro that only extends half way into the truck, and I did it in only 30 minutes. I wasn't even trying. But how could someone say driving a package car is hard when old 70 yr old men can do it? I personally don't think that drivers should be paid more than $20 an hour. Anybody with one brain cell can do it. I also don't think that drivers should be paid more than highly skilled workers such as mechanics, engineers and construction workers. I think at least 25 to 30 percent of full time drivers' pay should be slashed and be added onto the part timers' pay rates. We need more non sellout part timer ba and officers.

TROLL!

 

[klein]

I honestly think it is overpaid.
But it's a win, win situation.
UPS is (hopefully) happy with their drivers, and drivers won't quit and stay loyal, unlike some other jobs, where people come and go.

 

[Anonymous 10]

What was the weather like where everyone was at today?? 72 and overcast. Kinda felt like fall I made a fire and burned some brush. Nice day

 

[purplesky]

Until a person does package car for a few years,5 days a week in the heat and cold,50hrs a week,dealing with the public and UPS management,lifting up to 150 pounds,etc.. They are just not qualified to say UPS drivers are overpaid.

The biggest issue is that many package car drivers sacrifice their knees,shoulders,and backs to make a middleclass wage. HOW IS MAKING A MIDDLECLASS WAGE BEING OVERPAID?

 

[Kevin Waggy]

I spent over 7 years working on preload and in the unload.........most of us started out like you.....the problem is not what we are paid but what your not getting paid.....your problem is not with drivers but with the union and the company........

 

[728ups]

According to our Operations Manager (who weighs over 300 lbs) drivers are both over paid and underworked

 

[you aint even know it]

Until a person does package car for a few years,5 days a week in the heat and cold,50hrs a week,dealing with the public and UPS management,lifting up to 150 pounds,etc.. They are just not qualified to say UPS drivers are overpaid.

The biggest issue is that many package car drivers sacrifice their knees,shoulders,and backs to make a middleclass wage. HOW IS MAKING A MIDDLECLASS WAGE BEING OVERPAID?

Because you guys are undereducated and unskilled. It's not like you guys went to a trade school or college to become drivers. Any bum (crackhead) can sacrifice their body, you're telling me that they deserve to be paid high? I say no.

 

[10veleze]

We're not overpaid. We earn every single cent.

Most drivers at my building couldn't even unload a trailer as fast as me even if my two hands were broken. Anybody can drive a package car and make deliveries - even old 70 yr old men. But to unload and load trailers - the job is not for everybody. I unload a truck by my self with a metro that only extends half way into the truck, and I did it in only 30 minutes. I wasn't even trying. But how could someone say driving a package car is hard when old 70 yr old men can do it? I personally don't think that drivers should be paid more than $20 an hour. Anybody with one brain cell can do it. I also don't think that drivers should be paid more than highly skilled workers such as mechanics, engineers and construction workers. I think at least 25 to 30 percent of full time drivers' pay should be slashed and be added onto the part timers' pay rates. We need more non sellout part timer ba and officers.