FedEx to give employees bonuses, raises, 401k

[vantexan]

I think that many of us can't help but be a bit envious of your ability to adapt quickly and easily to the lifestyle changes you find in foreign lands. At the same time let's just hope that for your sake there are no Georgian military assets on that mountain because they would likely be easy pickings for Russian attack aircraft.

Lets' face it When Putin gets done regaining control over Syria and that naval base he holds so dear he will once again focus his attention on regaining total control over the Baltic and East European nations the Russian Empire once dominated.

Most of them are in NATO now. Not going to happen.

 

[bacha29]

Most of them are in NATO now. Not going to happen.

But no question if in the event of a full scale Russian invasion he will make huge initial gains and it will take NATO time to organize a counter attack. When he knows that he has gone as far as he can get before stretching supply lines he will then begin to consolidate his gains. Therefore you might just find yourself 200 miles behind Russian lines and no way out. Then again he might just be able to gain control through hacking and scam elections in those regions as evidenced by his attempts to influence US 2016 election and makes no attempt to hide his plans to again attempt to influence US 2018 midterm elections.

 

[Oldfart]

This is what I planned for.

To live thousands of miles away from your family? To live on little and then when you are SS age, your pension will drop because you said you went with the SS leveling option. Sounds like a wonderful plan. NOT

 

[Operational needs]

To live thousands of miles away from your family? To live on little and then when you are SS age, your pension will drop because you said you went with the SS leveling option. Sounds like a wonderful plan. NOT

Jeez. Why don’t yall leave the man alone? If that’s how he chooses to live, good for him. It’s his life. It’s working for him. Everyone isn’t cut out for the white picket fence life. As long as he and his wife are good with it, that’s all that matters.

 

[DriveInDriveOut]

Jeez. Why don’t yall leave the man alone? If that’s how he chooses to live, good for him. It’s his life. It’s working for him. Everyone isn’t cut out for the white picket fence life. As long as he and his wife are good with it, that’s all that matters.

 

[vantexan]

But no question if in the event of a full scale Russian invasion he will make huge initial gains and it will take NATO time to organize a counter attack. When he knows that he has gone as far as he can get before stretching supply lines he will then begin to consolidate his gains. Therefore you might just find yourself 200 miles behind Russian lines and no way out. Then again he might just be able to gain control through hacking and scam elections in those regions as evidenced by his attempts to influence US 2016 election and makes no attempt to hide his plans to again attempt to influence US 2018 midterm elections.

I know the Cold War was a big deal in your time, more so than we who are a little younger. But Russia isn't going to be doing any of that. Putin didn't get to where he is being stupid, and Russia today doesn't have the manpower or the economic strength to challenge the West. The only things he has are oil and natural gas and the pipelines to Europe would shut down in a war.

 

[Operational needs]

 

[vantexan]

To live thousands of miles away from your family? To live on little and then when you are SS age, your pension will drop because you said you went with the SS leveling option. Sounds like a wonderful plan. NOT

My money will go farther here than your's will in the States. The separation from family is for a short time. Getting some loose ends tied up. In spite it being an overall poor country people eat well here and the scenery is world class. And you'd never know it's poor in Batumi or Tbilisi, the two biggest cities. You're thinking in terms of living in the States but my wife's and my Social Security is more than enough plus we'll have rental income. The healthcare is good and cheap enough to pay for out of pocket. Train travel is modern and cheap. Can go across most of the country on a fast, modern Swiss train for $15. Can fly to multiple destinations in Europe very cheaply. You got in early enough with FedEx that you got enough income plus you got a full traditional pension to supplement everything else. A lot of us didn't get the full pension nor the pay. We had to come up with something else. Frankly I don't know how a lot of people will retire. The younger couriers starting out will get enough pay that if they start funding their 401k early enough they will do ok. But a lot of people in between got hammered by FedEx's plans for itself. So making the most of it with what I do have. The internet is solid here, have my Dish satellite tv over it. Watch Netflix. Taking long walks in beautiful parks. Eating a lot of fresh produce. And getting things paid off.

 

[Cactus]

I would if I were you.

 

[vantexan]

But no question if in the event of a full scale Russian invasion he will make huge initial gains and it will take NATO time to organize a counter attack. When he knows that he has gone as far as he can get before stretching supply lines he will then begin to consolidate his gains. Therefore you might just find yourself 200 miles behind Russian lines and no way out. Then again he might just be able to gain control through hacking and scam elections in those regions as evidenced by his attempts to influence US 2016 election and makes no attempt to hide his plans to again attempt to influence US 2018 midterm elections.

Should ask if you are familiar with spy satellites and observation aircraft? There's just no way Putin can mass an army and invade without NATO being well aware in advance. The man didn't get to where he is by being stupid. Saber rattling at home is election politics.

 

[59 Dano]

My money will go farther here than your's will in the States. The separation from family is for a short time. Getting some loose ends tied up. In spite it being an overall poor country people eat well here and the scenery is world class. And you'd never know it's poor in Batumi or Tbilisi, the two biggest cities. You're thinking in terms of living in the States but my wife's and my Social Security is more than enough plus we'll have rental income. The healthcare is good and cheap enough to pay for out of pocket. Train travel is modern and cheap. Can go across most of the country on a fast, modern Swiss train for $15. Can fly to multiple destinations in Europe very cheaply. You got in early enough with FedEx that you got enough income plus you got a full traditional pension to supplement everything else. A lot of us didn't get the full pension nor the pay. We had to come up with something else. Frankly I don't know how a lot of people will retire. The younger couriers starting out will get enough pay that if they start funding their 401k early enough they will do ok. But a lot of people in between got hammered by FedEx's plans for itself. So making the most of it with what I do have. The internet is solid here, have my Dish satellite tv over it. Watch Netflix. Taking long walks in beautiful parks. Eating a lot of fresh produce. And getting things paid off.

You've found that if you move to a poor country on the other side of the world, you can live the life that a common American lives in America. Congratulations, I think.

 

[Oldfart]

You've found that if you move to a poor country on the other side of the world, you can live the life that a common American lives in America. Congratulations, I think.

Tru dat

 

[vantexan]

You've found that if you move to a poor country on the other side of the world, you can live the life that a common American lives in America. Congratulations, I think.

I've found that on retirement money that's insufficient in the U.S. I can be as comfortable as someone with twice the income in the U.S.. I'm less than 20 miles from Batumi, Georgia's second largest city. As it's only $1.65 roundtrip by bus I've been going there regular to walk around. It's got an amazing setting on the Black Sea with high mountains all around. Hilton, Sheraton, Radisson, and Marriott are all there with big hotels with casinos. My gambling days are over but there's that kind of glitz. Very nice new apartment buildings everywhere and beautiful old neighborhoods. You can get a nice one bedroom apartment in a new building for $350 a month. There's a great selection of restaurants, and can get American brands at the big supermarket Carrefour. Not to mention tons of fresh produce being sold everywhere. New cars running around everywhere too like BMW and Mercedes. They've got a number of beautiful parks including a boardwalk that's several miles long with a wide bike path next to it. It's a city of 150,000 but plays a lot bigger. Yet very walkable and the most planned city for livability I've ever seen. And I've seen a lot. Rock solid wifi in the restaurants too, supposed to have fiber optic now. Come to Batumi with preconceived notions about how the developing world is this or that and you'll be shocked.

 

[Star B]

not on this weeks checks...

 

[Spam]

Bonus is in this weeks check, and it was based on your earnings including OVERTIME!!!!

 

[Serf]

You've found that if you move to a poor country on the other side of the world, you can live the life that a common American lives in America. Congratulations, I think.

It's not like he's in Baghdad. Georgia is full of ex pats, culture, cuisine, etc. And in my humble opinion a life that a common American lives is no life at all. 50-50 odds to get cancer. 1/3 of the country is pre diabetic or diabetic. It's cool to lop your wiener off. Homosexuality is celebrated. Most people are obese here. The Church is under constant scrutiny. Etc.

 

[Meat]

Tru dat

Um, you do realize that non-rednecks, who happen to be over the age of 11, might not be all that impressed with your NASCAR/Disney lifestyle. Personally, I couldn’t think of a more horrid way to spend a weekend.

Poor Van made choices based on the fact that he doesn’t have the wherewithal to compete within the context of a capitalist society, which limits his economic prospects.

You profess to have some money (relatively speaking), and yet you still choose to engage in “mongoloid culture.” - pretty sad.

 

[Oldfart]

Um, you do realize that non-rednecks, who happen to be over the age of 11, might not be all that impressed with your NASCAR/Disney lifestyle. Personally, I couldn’t think of a more horrid way to spend a weekend.

Poor Van made choices based on the fact that he doesn’t have the wherewithal to compete within the context of a capitalist society, which limits his economic prospects.

You profess to have some money (relatively speaking), and yet you still choose to engage in “mongoloid culture.” - pretty sad.

To each his own. I enjoy taking my vacations and going to races and other sporting events. Others might enjoy going to museums or on cruises. I like taking as many 3 and 4 day weekends as my work schedule allows and put them to good use. If you have never been to a Nascar race you should give it a try. I froze my tail off last weekend at the Dallas race and hope the weather is better at Bristol this week.

 

[Meat]

To each his own.

I suppose.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

To each his own. I enjoy taking my vacations and going to races and other sporting events. Others might enjoy going to museums or on cruises. I like taking as many 3 and 4 day weekends as my work schedule allows and put them to good use. If you have never been to a Nascar race you should give it a try. I froze my tail off last weekend at the Dallas race and hope the weather is better at Bristol this week.

I went to the road race at Watkins Glen and was bored to death.