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<blockquote data-quote="BoxStomper69" data-source="post: 2043676" data-attributes="member: 61392"><p>I don't mean to make the new contractor sound like a bad guy because things seem to be going great. The pay is about $100 less per month (not the end of the world) but the lack of benefits is the killer. I was paid somewhat generously plus a good health plan for helping expand the business and simple maintenance on trucks. The new contractor already has his right hand man (who probably does more work) and that is perfectly fine but the bottom line is I'll be losing $500 a month between pay and benefits. I don't fault him for anything because that's how a lot of contractors operate and I do have the option to move on. At one time, it was a great job, now, it's like a great stepping stone.</p><p></p><p>I should have stayed at UPS when I got out of school 18 years ago but my work ethic was horrible and didn't know how to brush off your average manager when it came to piddly stuff. I didn't have the worst problem with authority but I liked working alone and not bothered. At 26, I found that I fit right in with Ground.</p><p></p><p>I have thought about going to another contractor who does offer benefits but still getting info on it. Doesn't sound promising. I'm easy going and ready for a challenge every now and then but it's nice going days without seeing management or even contractors. I'm wondering if Express is worth the hassle with of being corporate and dealing with micromanaging that was mentioned or a try a skilled trade with tons of micromanaging but getting paid very well, I assume.</p><p></p><p>PS: I don't want to sound like I'm basing my choice on how much I have to deal with management. I've grown up quite a bit over the years and I need to do what it takes to take care of my family! I just want to make sure it's worth my while. My wife works and has the most awful benefits but it caters more towards the healthcare of children. I'm looking for something all around because I'm not getting any younger <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BoxStomper69, post: 2043676, member: 61392"] I don't mean to make the new contractor sound like a bad guy because things seem to be going great. The pay is about $100 less per month (not the end of the world) but the lack of benefits is the killer. I was paid somewhat generously plus a good health plan for helping expand the business and simple maintenance on trucks. The new contractor already has his right hand man (who probably does more work) and that is perfectly fine but the bottom line is I'll be losing $500 a month between pay and benefits. I don't fault him for anything because that's how a lot of contractors operate and I do have the option to move on. At one time, it was a great job, now, it's like a great stepping stone. I should have stayed at UPS when I got out of school 18 years ago but my work ethic was horrible and didn't know how to brush off your average manager when it came to piddly stuff. I didn't have the worst problem with authority but I liked working alone and not bothered. At 26, I found that I fit right in with Ground. I have thought about going to another contractor who does offer benefits but still getting info on it. Doesn't sound promising. I'm easy going and ready for a challenge every now and then but it's nice going days without seeing management or even contractors. I'm wondering if Express is worth the hassle with of being corporate and dealing with micromanaging that was mentioned or a try a skilled trade with tons of micromanaging but getting paid very well, I assume. PS: I don't want to sound like I'm basing my choice on how much I have to deal with management. I've grown up quite a bit over the years and I need to do what it takes to take care of my family! I just want to make sure it's worth my while. My wife works and has the most awful benefits but it caters more towards the healthcare of children. I'm looking for something all around because I'm not getting any younger ;) [/QUOTE]
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