Does Part Time Ever Become Part Time?

FreedomOne

Well-Known Member
I started a little over a week ago as a PT package handler for the preload. I was hired for T-S and told by HR to expect to finish at 8:30 each day.

My first day, I met the dispatch manager and 2 PT sups and within 10 minutes they had walked me to where I'd be---loading three package cars alone. Zero training, no one watching to make sure I was doing things correctly, nothing.

I'm now on day 9 and have yet to get any sort of training. I've solicited feedback from my loading from the drivers I've met.

Here's my dilemma...on my first day I was told we are working mandatory 6 day weeks. In my first week I clocked 39.7 hours.

I have another fulltime job that supplies benefits and is my primary income to care for my family of 6. It is a 40hr commitment as well and pays 70k. I was late to this job three times this week because we didn't finish preload until 9:30a despite start times of 1:15a, 1:30a, and 1:45a for three days straight. Can I ever expect it to be like HR described it? 18-20 hrs a week...average starts at 3:30a and ends at 8:30a? Or was I sold a bill of goods that doesn't exist?

Working 80hr weeks was not what I was looking for...I am having no problem with the work itself...I actually have enjoyed it because my FT job us sedentary...but I can't let a part time gig interfere with my career. My main goals wasn't the money as much as the physical activity and eventual benefits (I pay $980/month for medical/dental/vision for my family at my job). I have 4 kids under 5 and this not seeing them but an hour or two a day is the hardest part.

Not sure it is sustainable for my to sleep 4 hours then do an 8hr preload shift and an 8hr shift at my other job...day after day...with no end in sight. I would hate to resign, but I may not have much choice...

Our center is also lying to new hires for preload. The ones from the last two weeks are being told 3am-7am and 4am-9am. We haven't worked that in two years. Currently we start at midnight for preload and done by hopefully 9:30 am. Not sustainable for anyone. We've also had 10 people quit in the last two weeks. One thing to know is UPS doesn't give a damn if you live or die, lose your other job, or lose your family. You are expendable and nothing else.
 

Package Stick

"Send it."
This Covid has business booming. My Daughter started a few months ago. She clears around $520 a week working 6 days. Not bad for an 18 year old. Hell, when I started at 18 I was lucky to clear $100!
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She's slacking! (most recent one, not bad for someone under 21 lmao)
 

WorkhorseSC

New Member
Thanks for your feedback everyone. I decided to cut ties. I spoke with the Dispatch Manager and my PT Sup and they both were understanding and offered to contact HR to recommend I not have a negative rehire status.
 
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Deleted member 77202

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I thought it was 9 months until they could start getting benefits, which would definitely not make it worth it.
Yes, you gotta work for nine months before you're eligible for medical benefits.
 
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