IS 48 too old to start @ UPS?

[Porknado]

Former oilfield worker here as well. That job can make package car seem like light duty, at times. I’m coming into this in my 40’s as well, but my goal is feeders in 5-6 years, if the cards are right.

 

[Sissy Brown Short Shorts]

I'd hate to know I started at the bottom at 48 in package. Might just jump off a bridge instead with the way things are now at ups.

This job makes you stress age like presidents do from years one to eight. I’ve never asked around the old timers to see how they feel, I’ve always been curious when is a good time to get out. Take your 20 early and start a second career, or do 30 and bail and hope the pension is there. Seems like most guys need to cover their asses from mid 50s to 67 when social security and Medicare kicks in. I started as early as possible, 21 so I could retire early and have plenty of time to save and rehab my body, but would have no idea what to do with myself.

 

[UPSER1987]

don't listen to people saying you are too old. I am 46yo now unloading trucks and that's all I want to do. I like dishing out the punishment! I can completely dictate when I leave for the day. I work my butt off, to get the work done, so I can leave.

I have a full-time job and work at UPS for the spare change and the full-time benefits.

I am also the one of best unloader at my location with a PPH of 1575. I kick these little 18-25yo punks butts, they whine, complain, take frequent breaks, throw up, give up, quit...etc.. and I am old enough to be there daddy!

So don't listen to anyone, when they tell you are too old at 48.

That’s cool and I applaud you. You, unfortunately, are the exception. There are so many softies at UPS now it’s a joke. Injuries, heat exhaustion, too much work etc etc. Fake tough guys- whiny babies.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

If you plan on driving, you would have to be an outside hire going directly into that position, and even then it would be extremely difficult. Not many make past 60, in pkg. delivery, or want to.

Hi Barney XQXC

 

[muthatrucka]

I’m 43 and I’m ready to retire. Not old enough but I’m burnt out!!!!

 

[quad decade guy]

This job makes you stress age like presidents do from years one to eight. I’ve never asked around the old timers to see how they feel, I’ve always been curious when is a good time to get out. Take your 20 early and start a second career, or do 30 and bail and hope the pension is there. Seems like most guys need to cover their asses from mid 50s to 67 when social security and Medicare kicks in. I started as early as possible, 21 so I could retire early and have plenty of time to save and rehab my body, but would have no idea what to do with myself.

Actually 18. It is possible.

 

[Sissy Brown Short Shorts]

Actually 18. It is possible.

To drive?

 

[the_Dark_Knight]

I'm healthy, active, and would want to work until 67. I'm in the interview process now, and keeping an eye on the strike. Any comments?

maybe not, I've known 'oldsters' start a second career at USPS ('40ish') and FedEx (65).Unless the job has a job position performance physical restriction like a.) lifting 70lbs, or standing 8 hours, etc.) it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[Jkloc420]

@gumby

 

[old levi's]

Hi Barney XQXC

Hi @tinydick, I thought sure I had you on ignore. Guess not.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Hi @tinydick, I thought sure I had you on ignore. Guess not.

What's your name going to be next week?

 

[Zowert]

Oh I don’t know. You’ll be fine for a while I suppose. I’m 34 and my knees are already killing me. Stepping in and out of that package car 200 times a day, even with three points of contact, is hard on the knees.

 

[I have been lurking]

Do you get paid extra for all that

He gets a headpat and a cookie

 

[Wally]

I'm healthy, active, and would want to work until 67. I'm in the interview process now, and keeping an eye on the strike. Any comments?

Feeders

 

[amazondriverdude]

Can you do 20 pushups in 30 minutes?