Full-time bid advice

[Leon]

Hi all,

I work pt local sort at an extended center, since March 2016. With the intention of going full-time pc asap. First, began air driving in Sept. '16. Then have been seasonal driver, now single-day cover driver. Averaged 30hrs/wk last year. I'm single with minimal expenses so it fits my lifestyle well.

So, they say there is a full-time bid coming next month. I'm next in line. The only apprehension I have is if the bid has a feeder requirement. I'd rather not sign-up for that but am willing to play-ball if they force me to. Not sure I'm comfortable hauling doubles or the big rig in general, but would have to think about it.

Anyway, my question is (with the contract looming) should I sign the next bid no matter if it has a feeder requirement and make book asap? Start 4 yr progression, etc. Or should I wait it out until they post a full-time pc only (the benefit being my air progression will be top-rate sept '18 which I understand would then cut off two years of ft pc progression?) Is this correct? Considering the upcoming contract what do you recommend? Thanks in advance!

 

[Maple Grove MN Driver]

Won't be a Feeder Bid......I guarantee it

 

[Leon]

It could be full-time pc with a requirement to become feeder certified. I've seen this clause on previous bids posted

 

[Operational needs]

If it was me, I’d go for what’s guaranteed now rather than what MIGHT be possible later. As the saying goes, “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush”

 

[TheMachine]

Feeders are the happiest drivers I know at UPS. May mean something.

 

[Jkloc420]

Hi all,

I work pt local sort at an extended center, since March 2016. With the intention of going full-time pc asap. First, began air driving in Sept. '16. Then have been seasonal driver, now single-day cover driver. Averaged 30hrs/wk last year. I'm single with minimal expenses so it fits my lifestyle well.

So, they say there is a full-time bid coming next month. I'm next in line. The only apprehension I have is if the bid has a feeder requirement. I'd rather not sign-up for that but am willing to play-ball if they force me to. Not sure I'm comfortable hauling doubles or the big rig in general, but would have to think about it.

Anyway, my question is (with the contract looming) should I sign the next bid no matter if it has a feeder requirement and make book asap? Start 4 yr progression, etc. Or should I wait it out until they post a full-time pc only (the benefit being my air progression will be top-rate sept '18 which I understand would then cut off two years of ft pc progression?) Is this correct? Considering the upcoming contract what do you recommend? Thanks in advance!

@UpstateNYUPSer

 

[Jkloc420]

I'm getting chicken fingers, potato skins, bacon cheeseburger

 

[Box Ox]

I understand would then cut off two years of ft pc progression?) Is this correct?

You’d red circle at top air rate which would effectively mean you skipped two years of working your way up pay progression. But it’d still be 4 years to top rate. Your red circle rate is just the minimum you’re going to make until such time that you’re due to hit the next rung in the progression rate.

However, who knows what new concessions will be made regarding new full timers in the next contract? Maybe your benefits will be different. Maybe your top rate will be different. Maybe you’ll have a six year progression.

So I agree with folks who suggest that you go ahead and get into the FT ranks before the new contract is in effect.

 

[Brownslave688]

Run away from ft package car as fast as possible

 

[PT Car Washer]

Run away from ft package car as fast as possible

Run away from a $100k/yr job with full benefits and a pension?

 

[Brownslave688]

Run away from a $100k/yr job with full benefits and a pension?

Yep

 

[Brownslave688]

Run away from a $100k/yr job with full benefits and a pension?

It's only that much money if you work a bunch of hours.


More like a 75k job

 

[Wally]

This is a job for @dookie stain !

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Run away from a $100k/yr job with full benefits and a pension?

$100K is a myth.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

It's only that much money if you work a bunch of hours.


More like a 75k job

It's closer to $80K with little to no OT.

 

[Wally]

It's closer to $80K with little to no OT.

Who works no OT? Year in, year out, 8-10 hours a week.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Who works no OT? Year in, year out, 8-10 hours a week.

Last week I had 2 hours of OT and 2 hours of guarantee pay.

 

[zubenelgenubi]

It could be full-time pc with a requirement to become feeder certified. I've seen this clause on previous bids posted

Then it would be on this bid. If it's not, you should be good to go.

 

[Maple Grove MN Driver]

$100K is a myth.

It is reality. I was making 100k 10 years ago.
@UpstateNYUPSer you get 2 to 4 hours of guarantee pay every week.....you have zero clue how much money can be made.

 

[RoadKill25]

92k via check plus 30k in Bennys =122k