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<blockquote data-quote="AlphaMikeBravo" data-source="post: 2677322" data-attributes="member: 60001"><p><em>"If i was a UPS driver could my job get in the way of doing that stuff on the side? Iv'e read that a driver could work up to 8-12 hours per day, so what time do you guys usually get off? Even if i could get off right before an open mic would i be too exhausted to even want to go? Also if this creative stuff didn't go anywhere would this be a good job to fall back on if those things failed?"</em></p><p></p><p> - Yes, you will be tired at the end of the day. You can forget the open mic at the end of your shift. If you are going to drive for UPS, you are either all in or you fold.</p><p></p><p><em>"I have read that being a driver can be a physically demanding job and that you would have to move around packages that are around 150 lbs. My dad has a physically demanding job and he's overweight too (not as much as me of course) and hes able to keep up. If i wanted this job how could i train myself to be strong enough to lift heavy packages all day?"</em></p><p></p><p>It is a physically demanding job. If your a 300 pounder, your going to have a hard time. Your going to have to have a very strong will to put up with the work that they throw at you. The best way to prepare for this is to start working in the pre-load. You will be trained on how to lift properly and correctly handle packages.</p><p></p><p><em>"Also in general just tell me about the pros and cons about being a driver/loader."</em></p><p></p><p>Driver pros - Make lots of money...See your boss once in the morning and that's it as long as you do your job correctly...Get to be outside...Chicks dig the UPS guy cause we give them the package(hehe), btw, they REALLY do dig the UPS guy...Health benefits are top shelf...Did I already mention make lots of money?</p><p></p><p>Driver cons - Kind of sucks at first when you don't have your own route so your mostly covering routes until you win a bid on one which may take time. 10-12 hour days. EXTREMELY physical work especially when the package car is packed like a sardine can which is most of the time. As you get older you will find yourself sleeping on the weekends instead of enjoying them (from being too tired). During the summer the vehicle is like an oven. During the winter, its like a freezer. EVERY November you have to say goodbye to your family and tell them you will be able to see them on Christmas Day.</p><p></p><p>Loader pros - There are none. You are on the bottom of the totem pole...a lowly minion there to do the Supervisors bidding. If you pass your 90 days probation, then at least you get full health benefits after 1 year. Also I guess you can say that you have an advantage over the seasonal when you put your name on the waiting list to drive. Most hubs you have to wait at least one year before you can put your name on the list.</p><p></p><p>Loader cons - You are there to do their bidding. If you work hard you will be rewarded.......with more work...</p><p></p><p><em>"How do you work your way up to become one? Is it worth it? ect. ect."</em></p><p></p><p>Step 1: Get yourself a part time pre-loader job.</p><p>Step 2: Work safe and work hard. If they keep throwing more work at you, just keep working within the methods, and don't ever complain.</p><p>Step 3: Make sure that you are NEVER, EVER, EVER late and try not to call out sick unless you are dying. Punching in 1 minute after start time shows up as a big "X" (meaning late) on your employee timecard history. Just remember, Early is on time, on time is late, and late is unacceptable.</p><p>Step 4: Ignore all the degrading comments you will hear from supervisors. Just keep your head up and work hard. They are just testing you to see how tough you are. You may not think someone is watching, but they are ALWAYS watching, and they make note of who the strong workers are.</p><p>Step 5: After 1 year of building a reputation as a hard worker and keeping a clean employee record, put your name on the waiting list to drive. If your building has a long waiting list, put your name on for other buildings in your district to keep your options open.</p><p>Step 6: When you are called up to drive and are ready to qualify, repeat steps 2 thru 4 and Run Forrest Run!</p><p></p><p>Disclosure: Some centers don't qualify people on the 1st or even 2nd time around. They really just want to see how serious you are about the job. Don't let it get you down if you get disqualified. Failing is a part of life. It builds character. Just try again and don't ever give up if driving is what you really want to do.</p><p></p><p>By the way we can probably settle this whole ordeal if you just provide a link to some of your stand up routines. The folks at browncafe have quite a reputation for being downright brutally honest. We are kind of like the Simon Cowells of the online world, so give us a shot and we will let you know if you should proceed with being a comedian, or donate your life to UPS....</p><p></p><p>Cheers</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AlphaMikeBravo, post: 2677322, member: 60001"] [I]"If i was a UPS driver could my job get in the way of doing that stuff on the side? Iv'e read that a driver could work up to 8-12 hours per day, so what time do you guys usually get off? Even if i could get off right before an open mic would i be too exhausted to even want to go? Also if this creative stuff didn't go anywhere would this be a good job to fall back on if those things failed?"[/I] - Yes, you will be tired at the end of the day. You can forget the open mic at the end of your shift. If you are going to drive for UPS, you are either all in or you fold. [I]"I have read that being a driver can be a physically demanding job and that you would have to move around packages that are around 150 lbs. My dad has a physically demanding job and he's overweight too (not as much as me of course) and hes able to keep up. If i wanted this job how could i train myself to be strong enough to lift heavy packages all day?"[/I] It is a physically demanding job. If your a 300 pounder, your going to have a hard time. Your going to have to have a very strong will to put up with the work that they throw at you. The best way to prepare for this is to start working in the pre-load. You will be trained on how to lift properly and correctly handle packages. [I]"Also in general just tell me about the pros and cons about being a driver/loader."[/I] Driver pros - Make lots of money...See your boss once in the morning and that's it as long as you do your job correctly...Get to be outside...Chicks dig the UPS guy cause we give them the package(hehe), btw, they REALLY do dig the UPS guy...Health benefits are top shelf...Did I already mention make lots of money? Driver cons - Kind of sucks at first when you don't have your own route so your mostly covering routes until you win a bid on one which may take time. 10-12 hour days. EXTREMELY physical work especially when the package car is packed like a sardine can which is most of the time. As you get older you will find yourself sleeping on the weekends instead of enjoying them (from being too tired). During the summer the vehicle is like an oven. During the winter, its like a freezer. EVERY November you have to say goodbye to your family and tell them you will be able to see them on Christmas Day. Loader pros - There are none. You are on the bottom of the totem pole...a lowly minion there to do the Supervisors bidding. If you pass your 90 days probation, then at least you get full health benefits after 1 year. Also I guess you can say that you have an advantage over the seasonal when you put your name on the waiting list to drive. Most hubs you have to wait at least one year before you can put your name on the list. Loader cons - You are there to do their bidding. If you work hard you will be rewarded.......with more work... [I]"How do you work your way up to become one? Is it worth it? ect. ect."[/I] Step 1: Get yourself a part time pre-loader job. Step 2: Work safe and work hard. If they keep throwing more work at you, just keep working within the methods, and don't ever complain. Step 3: Make sure that you are NEVER, EVER, EVER late and try not to call out sick unless you are dying. Punching in 1 minute after start time shows up as a big "X" (meaning late) on your employee timecard history. Just remember, Early is on time, on time is late, and late is unacceptable. Step 4: Ignore all the degrading comments you will hear from supervisors. Just keep your head up and work hard. They are just testing you to see how tough you are. You may not think someone is watching, but they are ALWAYS watching, and they make note of who the strong workers are. Step 5: After 1 year of building a reputation as a hard worker and keeping a clean employee record, put your name on the waiting list to drive. If your building has a long waiting list, put your name on for other buildings in your district to keep your options open. Step 6: When you are called up to drive and are ready to qualify, repeat steps 2 thru 4 and Run Forrest Run! Disclosure: Some centers don't qualify people on the 1st or even 2nd time around. They really just want to see how serious you are about the job. Don't let it get you down if you get disqualified. Failing is a part of life. It builds character. Just try again and don't ever give up if driving is what you really want to do. By the way we can probably settle this whole ordeal if you just provide a link to some of your stand up routines. The folks at browncafe have quite a reputation for being downright brutally honest. We are kind of like the Simon Cowells of the online world, so give us a shot and we will let you know if you should proceed with being a comedian, or donate your life to UPS.... Cheers [/QUOTE]
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