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<blockquote data-quote="Box Ox" data-source="post: 2102973" data-attributes="member: 48469"><p>I think there's the potential that the next Teamster/UPS contract that goes into effect in 2018 could make the job a lot less appealing for new entrants into driving. Or any new employees, for that matter. Could be concessions over pensions and/or health benefits, two tier wage system because ORION supposedly makes the route run itself (absolutely doesn't) and the Union gives in, telematics discipline, an even longer progression to top rate, etc. </p><p></p><p>Healthcare, programming, automation, trade school etc are probably safer bets for you over the long term. And working your way up to a good living at UPS can be a very long slog that includes several years of middle of the night work loading package cars and then several more years getting to top rate driving. </p><p></p><p>I enjoy my job as a driver but really couldn't see recommending an uncertain UPS future over some of the paths you're considering.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Box Ox, post: 2102973, member: 48469"] I think there's the potential that the next Teamster/UPS contract that goes into effect in 2018 could make the job a lot less appealing for new entrants into driving. Or any new employees, for that matter. Could be concessions over pensions and/or health benefits, two tier wage system because ORION supposedly makes the route run itself (absolutely doesn't) and the Union gives in, telematics discipline, an even longer progression to top rate, etc. Healthcare, programming, automation, trade school etc are probably safer bets for you over the long term. And working your way up to a good living at UPS can be a very long slog that includes several years of middle of the night work loading package cars and then several more years getting to top rate driving. I enjoy my job as a driver but really couldn't see recommending an uncertain UPS future over some of the paths you're considering. [/QUOTE]
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