How old were you when ?

[What'dyabringmetoday???]

Started at 21 in 1977 and I am still undecided if I want to take the plunge. Too many FT buddies through the years have advised me against it.

If you are happy, why leave?

 

[raceanoncr]

31. Off the street. friend/T from day one.

 

[What'dyabringmetoday???]

46. Took 20 years. Hope to hang it up in 20 more. Lol.

 

[Shiftless]

How old where you when you started working at ups? and how long did it take you to go full time??

19 PT unloader
19 PT (10 weeks later) PT Mule Driver, Yard Dog, Hostler.
21 FT Pkg Driver
23 FT Feeder Driver
49 RETIRED

Some say those were the GOLDEN YEARS!

If you read my post's, my message is always the SAME! PLAN your EXIT! Set your goals to get OUT! Never too late to start! Don't wait till you are all busted up and worn out!

 

[over10.5]

18. 6 years to go FT driving. 21 years in currently.

 

[Indecisi0n]

@rod was 25 when he started in 1940 .

 

[rod]

@rod was 25 when he started in 1940 .

1971–back when men were men and women knew their place

 

[rod]

Going to catch hell for that comment

 

[Indecisi0n]

1971–back when men were men and women knew their place

Amen to that!

 

[SpicyBrownmustard]

Started at 19 went full time preload at 28

 

[3 done 3 to go]

Started as a casual driver at 21. Full time at 31. Nice very country route since. Seat time.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Started as a casual driver at 21. Full time at 31. Nice very country route since. Seat time.

Do those casual years coico towards your pension?

 

[3 done 3 to go]

Do those casual years coico towards your pension?

Yes. Only didn't towards vacation time. Got 30 yrs this yr. With just 5 weeks vacation. The beginnings of teamsters concessions

 

[Wilson1397]

Do those casual years coico towards your pension?

Mind your own damn business

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Yes. Only didn't towards vacation time. Got 30 yrs this yr. With just 5 weeks vacation. The beginnings of teamsters concessions

Pension time is more important. GooefHope you get our soon

Merry Christmas my friend

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Mind your own damn business

SOB

 

[Wilson1397]

Started at 21. 11 yrs part time

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Started at 21. 11 yrs part time

So you are 75?

 

[Wilson1397]

So you are 75?

Not sure. The stone they chiseled my birth certificate on broke.

 

[3 done 3 to go]

Pension time is more important. GooefHope you get our soon

Merry Christmas my friend

I got at least 5 more yrs. Gotta be 55 with 30 yrs for full pension. Figure I may as well get my 6th week vacation the yr I go. Plus leave N.Y..

Merry Christmas to you also. Hope your day is perfect.