Hired as a Package Handler ready to start on Tuesday. Did i Make the right choice?

[Abigpackage4U]

Hey Guys,
So i got everything finalized and will be starting on next week as a package handler for UPS. I recently worked at the Post Office, (letter carrier) was only there for 2 months and i had to make a choice between UPS as a package handler $14.5/hr or Fedex Express Full Time swing driver$21.69/hr. I know long term UPS is the best way to go. My question is. Did i make the right choice during this time to get in as a package handler? I know we are on peak season right now. But i spoke to 2 HR people and both assured me this position was for permanent position. In the end i know both are a risky move regardless which one i choose but i feel more confident that UpS is the better option. How will i know if i was hired as seasonal or permanent?
Thanks

 

[Cloud]

But i spoke to 2 HR people and both assured me this position was for permanent position. In the end i know both are a risky move

It seems like you already know where this is going...

 

[Indecisi0n]

You will know your permanent when your boss makes multiple attempts to fire you.

 

[Box Ox]

i spoke to 2 HR people and both assured me this position was for permanent position.

 

[Abigpackage4U]

Lmao! Well i guess ill have to just go with the flow and hope for the best. Just hoping they don’t lay us off in January when things slow down. If things slow down...that is

 

[burrheadd]

Hey Guys,
So i got everything finalized and will be starting on next week as a package handler for UPS. I recently worked at the Post Office, (letter carrier) was only there for 2 months and i had to make a choice between UPS as a package handler $14.5/hr or Fedex Express Full Time swing driver$21.69/hr. I know long term UPS is the best way to go. My question is. Did i make the right choice during this time to get in as a package handler? I know we are on peak season right now. But i spoke to 2 HR people and both assured me this position was for permanent position. In the end i know both are a risky move regardless which one i choose but i feel more confident that UpS is the better option. How will i know if i was hired as seasonal or permanent?
Thanks

They got another one
Lmao

 

[burrheadd]

Lmao! Well i guess ill have to just go with the flow and hope for the best. Just hoping they don’t lay us off in January when things slow down. If things slow down...that is

You might want to keep the unemployment office phone number handy after about January 15

 

[Indecisi0n]

I like your user name....

 

[No1 Special]

But i spoke to 2 HR people and both assured me
We don't even have 2 HR people anymore, whoever told you they were with HR were lying to you.

 

[Abigpackage4U]

But i spoke to 2 HR people and both assured me
We don't even have 2 HR people anymore, whoever told you they were with HR were lying to you.

Well at the San Diego Cali hub they do. Thats who i spoke to down there. I was a car washer there previously back in August. Had to leave becuase i needed extra hours when i took the job at the PO. But im better off returning back and going thru as a package handler. Ive kept good contact with em. If i take the job with fedex nothing guarantees me theyll keep me there after January either.

 

[Abigpackage4U]

I like your user name....

Hahaa thanks i used to say that to my customers at the PO all the time lol.

 

[Red Devil]

Well at the San Diego Cali hub they do. Thats who i spoke to down there. I was a car washer there previously back in August. Had to leave becuase i needed extra hours when i took the job at the PO. But im better off returning back and going thru as a package handler. Ive kept good contact with em. If i take the job with fedex nothing guarantees me theyll keep me there after January either.

Turnover is so bad for part-timers that you shouldn’t have to wait too long to get in, even if they let you go for a while after peak.

 

[charm299]

Hey Guys,
So i got everything finalized and will be starting on next week as a package handler for UPS. I recently worked at the Post Office, (letter carrier) was only there for 2 months and i had to make a choice between UPS as a package handler $14.5/hr or Fedex Express Full Time swing driver$21.69/hr. I know long term UPS is the best way to go. My question is. Did i make the right choice during this time to get in as a package handler? I know we are on peak season right now. But i spoke to 2 HR people and both assured me this position was for permanent position. In the end i know both are a risky move regardless which one i choose but i feel more confident that UpS is the better option. How will i know if i was hired as seasonal or permanent?
Thanks

You will be let go on December 24 after your shift

 

[MECH-lift]

No ..you made the WRONG choice , congrats on your seasonal position . GAME OVER

 

[Zowert]

It was already mentioned but the turnover rate is extremely high for package handlers. Shouldn’t take too long to get in full time if you were hired as seasonal.