RunnerRound
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Not matter what, I plan to work my ass off! I just want to know if my hard work might pay off or should I not get my hopes up?
Not matter what, I plan to work my ass off! I just want to know if my hard work might pay off or should I not get my hopes up?
Not matter what, I plan to work my ass off! I just want to know if my hard work might pay off or should I not get my hopes up?
Seasonal period now goes to jan 15. So u would have to be kept on after that. Most people that show up on time every day and show that they want to stay with ups are kept on. May be laid off for a bit but turnover is enough if u stay free they'll ask you to come back.
As an aside, 35 yrs ago, I was hired off the street as a seasonal package driver (yeah, they used to do that). Quit my seasonal heavy equipment operator job of 10 yrs just to go to UPS. They actually did tell me it was seasonal and no guarantee of return. Only the usual Blah, Blah, Blah..."If you do good, if we have a job for you, if you want to...."
Went in knowing that. Had already had 4 months of layoff every year in dirt work so was used to it.
Cut to the chase: After peak, I was laid off one day. Last day I was ever laid off at UPS. Went 32 yrs before retiring.
Does Jan 15 apply since we are working under old contract?
I recently got hired on as a seasonal evening package handler. Was told that if you do a good job and are on time daily, they will hire after Dec 31st.
I don't currently have any other work due to leaving a bad job previously, and figured I'd give it a try to be a UPS employee finally. I know it's only part time for years, but figured I could always just get any part-time job as I am still job hunting as 2 hours a night doesn't cut it.
I don't understand the UPS "culture" yet. What do I need to do or what should I look for?
If I get hired on after Dec 31st, I understand after 30 days I can join the Union and after a year I would get benefits (sucks they changed that!)
I have no interest in supervisor positions, but driving, loss prevention (big interest), other positions I may not know about. I know I don't want to be a package handler for a couple hours for the next 8 years.
Advice on how to move up/ahead and for the different positions I mentioned would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
Does Jan 15 apply since we are working under old contract?
As an aside, 35 yrs ago, I was hired off the street as a seasonal package driver (yeah, they used to do that). Quit my seasonal heavy equipment operator job of 10 yrs just to go to UPS. They actually did tell me it was seasonal and no guarantee of return. Only the usual Blah, Blah, Blah..."If you do good, if we have a job for you, if you want to...."
Went in knowing that. Had already had 4 months of layoff every year in dirt work so was used to it.
Cut to the chase: After peak, I was laid off one day. Last day I was ever laid off at UPS. Went 32 yrs before retiring.
Not any more hours, generally speaking. But $1/hr more. Also, a lot less bending over to pick up pkgs off the floor or low rollers; or climbing up load stands (2-3 foot stepstools).Thanks for the info everyone! I've heard a lot about the "sort test/sort job". Does this give you more hours once you're hired on?
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Not any more hours, generally speaking. But $1/hr more. Also, a lot less bending over to pick up pkgs off the floor or low rollers; or climbing up load stands (2-3 foot stepstools).