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<blockquote data-quote="scisector9" data-source="post: 1344145" data-attributes="member: 48365"><p>How is your relationship with your current employer? From the sounds of your post, it seems like you are well respected or in a decent place with them. Are you in a position where you could be rehired by current employer if you gave your two weeks notice and left on decent terms?</p><p></p><p>A bit about my past (and obviously this is about YOU and not ME)...I left a well paying gig that was commission based route sales. The year I left my former employer to drive for Brown I made 70k plus. I was fortunate enough to be hired as a full time permanent driver (the 6:1) off the street. But still, I took about a 20k a year pay cut to drive full time my first year. As stated by Indecision UPS is an investment. I personally compare it to a student loan, or returning to college. Yes I am making much less now than I did last year, but in the long run I will have little to no financial worries. My 20k a year pay cut now will even out to a 20k a year increase in a few short years. The insurance here is untouchable (I am not on teamcare yet, but even with teamcare it is leaps and bounds above my previous plan), we get a pension (that right there would equal the 20k a year I lost from my previous career, 400 dollars a week for a full time employee), more vacation, better disability, etc. </p><p></p><p>I think the question to ask yourself is do you have the patience and time to stomach the pay cut that you are facing? Ask at the interview when they made their last outside hire, and what the current need for full time permanent drivers is at your location. I would have turned down a seasonal temporary gig as I have three children and a wife and could not at age 29 give up a 70k a year job for something that may not be permanent. There are many people however that work a full time job on top of UPS part time. Again, if you have the dedication and the patience to weather the storm UPS could be the answer. This job is not for everyone, and many I work with are not happy doing what they do. Me personally, I am thankful to be at UPS, am proud of what I do, and feel grateful for such a promising career. I can get out at 54 and take an easier less demanding job if needed. </p><p></p><p>In summary, the choice is yours. I personally am happy for the decision I made as my last career was well paying but unstable. I wish you the best in your current fork in the road, and if you have any questions feel free to message me. </p><p></p><p>Cheers!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scisector9, post: 1344145, member: 48365"] How is your relationship with your current employer? From the sounds of your post, it seems like you are well respected or in a decent place with them. Are you in a position where you could be rehired by current employer if you gave your two weeks notice and left on decent terms? A bit about my past (and obviously this is about YOU and not ME)...I left a well paying gig that was commission based route sales. The year I left my former employer to drive for Brown I made 70k plus. I was fortunate enough to be hired as a full time permanent driver (the 6:1) off the street. But still, I took about a 20k a year pay cut to drive full time my first year. As stated by Indecision UPS is an investment. I personally compare it to a student loan, or returning to college. Yes I am making much less now than I did last year, but in the long run I will have little to no financial worries. My 20k a year pay cut now will even out to a 20k a year increase in a few short years. The insurance here is untouchable (I am not on teamcare yet, but even with teamcare it is leaps and bounds above my previous plan), we get a pension (that right there would equal the 20k a year I lost from my previous career, 400 dollars a week for a full time employee), more vacation, better disability, etc. I think the question to ask yourself is do you have the patience and time to stomach the pay cut that you are facing? Ask at the interview when they made their last outside hire, and what the current need for full time permanent drivers is at your location. I would have turned down a seasonal temporary gig as I have three children and a wife and could not at age 29 give up a 70k a year job for something that may not be permanent. There are many people however that work a full time job on top of UPS part time. Again, if you have the dedication and the patience to weather the storm UPS could be the answer. This job is not for everyone, and many I work with are not happy doing what they do. Me personally, I am thankful to be at UPS, am proud of what I do, and feel grateful for such a promising career. I can get out at 54 and take an easier less demanding job if needed. In summary, the choice is yours. I personally am happy for the decision I made as my last career was well paying but unstable. I wish you the best in your current fork in the road, and if you have any questions feel free to message me. Cheers! [/QUOTE]
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