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<blockquote data-quote="gingerkat" data-source="post: 1238352" data-attributes="member: 43502"><p>$9.50 is more than they pay here in So. Cal. In all honesty the diad alone is kind of mind boggling at first! Safety, security, acronyms, OH MY!, Safety, security, acronyms, OH MY, Safety, security, acronyms, OH MY! (thanks wiz)</p><p></p><p>My driver knows I can handle it, but he also forgets that there are things I don't know. Yesterday we took work off of someone and we went to deliver at opposite sides of the street. I scan… "no info". I stood there for a moment like a deer in headlights, but I decided to try and figure it out. I wasn't exact, but I did it. He high-fived me and apologized for forgetting about that. I'm a firm believer in understanding how all parts work. Once you "get it" it starts to come together. </p><p></p><p>Even last year UPS wanted helpers to be independent…but without the correct training, it's a disaster. Some drivers like to drop the helper off for an hour with the hand cart, just to get them out of their hair. They usually get a call quickly with a problem, and the helper usually quits quickly (unless helper is an insider).</p><p></p><p>When I spoke with my coordinator the other day, she asked how I felt about using a bicycle… errr, no thanks! If they want me to do a route like that, they'll have to pay me like a real driver. UPS is smart by using helpers in this fashion. Small pay, no benefits and no new full time jobs. It's really sad that they don't value their people more and open up those routes for those that are waiting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gingerkat, post: 1238352, member: 43502"] $9.50 is more than they pay here in So. Cal. In all honesty the diad alone is kind of mind boggling at first! Safety, security, acronyms, OH MY!, Safety, security, acronyms, OH MY, Safety, security, acronyms, OH MY! (thanks wiz) My driver knows I can handle it, but he also forgets that there are things I don't know. Yesterday we took work off of someone and we went to deliver at opposite sides of the street. I scan… "no info". I stood there for a moment like a deer in headlights, but I decided to try and figure it out. I wasn't exact, but I did it. He high-fived me and apologized for forgetting about that. I'm a firm believer in understanding how all parts work. Once you "get it" it starts to come together. Even last year UPS wanted helpers to be independent…but without the correct training, it's a disaster. Some drivers like to drop the helper off for an hour with the hand cart, just to get them out of their hair. They usually get a call quickly with a problem, and the helper usually quits quickly (unless helper is an insider). When I spoke with my coordinator the other day, she asked how I felt about using a bicycle… errr, no thanks! If they want me to do a route like that, they'll have to pay me like a real driver. UPS is smart by using helpers in this fashion. Small pay, no benefits and no new full time jobs. It's really sad that they don't value their people more and open up those routes for those that are waiting. [/QUOTE]
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