Is it possible to go back to part time?
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Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
How do I get one of those
El Correcto
god is dead
Yes, I would go from premium top of the heap insurance to government gibs. Then I’d get a nice tax hike because I work for a living. Then I’d be lucky if they don’t start coming after the money I’m stealing from America by investing into my own 401k once their budget goes to
.wonderful in every way is a strange way to describe it.
I have been lurking
Tired hubrat
One driver had heart problems. Another had a mental breakdown and bumped the heart guy's FT position. Also obesity.How do I get one of those
sandwich
The resident gearhead
As much as I would love to walk in and give my center manager the finger and hold it there for awhile, while at the same time laughing in his face@sandwich
I read your thread yesterday and was going to comment. But, wanted to see where it went.
That's a fair and respectful statement. (and you put the Teamsters first)
Only you can determine your destiny. If UPS isn't cutting it.... hey, life is too short.
Just be smart about it.
I can’t do that just yet.
sandwich
The resident gearhead
It has been a lot of work. Like working every hour of everyday. My wife really wants me to quit ups and shift my focus 100% to my company. She has been very cool.
Its either admirable or stupid.
only time will tell.
Appreciate the kind words.
sandwich
The resident gearhead
Yes it has. I run a crew during the week while I’m at ups. But with my new equipment, I have been doing those jobs on the weekends. The jobs I keep getting are bigger and bigger and can no longer be done in a weekend. I have larger contractors throwing large jobs my way (for unreal money) and I’m getting to the point where I need to make a real tough decision.
zubenelgenubi
I'm a star
Even if you fail, it's still admirable. I guess the worst case scenario, you can come back as an off the street hire, the way things are going.
What about applying for a leave of absence? I doubt the company would be willing to accommodate that right now, but it's worth a shot, and could give you some time to see how things could go.
rustys954rr
Well-Known Member
Shouldn't you be working a non-union job, Comrade?Yes, I would go from premium top of the heap insurance to government gibs. Then I’d get a nice tax hike because I work for a living. Then I’d be lucky if they don’t start coming after the money I’m stealing from America by investing into my own 401k once their budget goes to
wonderful in every way is a strange way to describe it.
sandwich
The resident gearhead
I would be willing to try that. I just don’t want to go without health benefits if I don’t have to. The wife has already committed to getting her job back at the school district as soon as she can so I can go full time with my company. If I didn’t have kids I would already be gone, benefits be damned.
one thing I’m going to do is get my CDL. There are a lot of excavation and dump truck companies all within a few minute drive from my house.
if my contracting company folds. I will have my CDL. I’ll be able to operate heavy equipment and drive a dump truck for a local construction company.
BigUnionGuy
Got the T-Shirt
You can't take a leave of absence to work another job.
Article 16 Section 2
"During the period of absence, the employee shall not engage in gainful employment...."
I commend you.
zubenelgenubi
I'm a star
I did fail to reread the language before bringing it up. If he failed to turn a profit, however, it wouldn't be gainful, and employment generally means working for someone else in an employer-employee relationship. The idea being that if he were successful in his endeavor he wouldn't be coming back anyway, as stated in the next paragraph:
"Failure to comply with this provision shall result in the complete loss of seniority rights for the employees involved. Inability to work because of proven sickness or injury shall not result in the loss of seniority rights. The employee may make suitable arrange- ments for the continuation of health and welfare and pension pay- ments before the leave may be approved by either the Local Union or the Employer."
If he laid out his plan with UPS and the Union, got approval with the understanding that if his business was successful he'd not be returning, made arrangements for health and welfare and pension payments, the terms of the contract would be satisfied. The health and welfare and pension payment thing might make it unfeasible for him, and it may be unlikely that the company or union would approve the request, but it can't hurt to ask.
BigUnionGuy
Got the T-Shirt
I always read your posts, because they seem logical and reasonable.
But, in this case.... the company would never agree to something like that. (unfortunately)
If they would do it for him, they would have to do it for everybody.
quad decade guy
Well-Known Member
All the Company has to do is say NO. That's exactly what will happen. We all know why, despite the Godlike reverence given to the OP here on BC.
zubenelgenubi
I'm a star
That's the worst they could do, say no. That's why it doesn't hurt to ask. Do we even have precedent for circumstances for which the company would agree to a leave of absence? Could you just ask for one because it's been a life long dream to spend three months fishing in Alaska?
From what I can tell, there is no reason why the company would ever agree to any leave of absence that's not medical related. So what's the point of having the language if you can't even try to use it?
zubenelgenubi
I'm a star
Whoa, that escalated quickly. Admiring a guy for working hard is god-like reverence? Ok. Well, I've said my piece. My best to all, I'm out.
quad decade guy
Well-Known Member
Peace then?
542thruNthru
Well-Known Member
Maybe if you were a better parent your daughter might have his work ethic instead of complaining about not having your benefits.
burrheadd
KING Of GIFS
I guess if I saw no light at the end of the tunnel I might be as miserable as you
doubtful though
