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<blockquote data-quote="GenericUsername" data-source="post: 2108287" data-attributes="member: 60623"><p>I've been a lurker on this site and posting randomly here or there, so I'm going to weigh in on what little experience I have with UPS so far.</p><p></p><p>I started as a seasonal driver in October 2014 and was hired on as a package handler (preload). The early mornings are dreadful, no lie. But it's quite fun if you have the right people around you on the belt and a good supervisor - otherwise it's not the greatest. Every morning is a workout then the day is started after work... Most of the guys have another job they go to, some don't. If you're wanting your own apartment, you're going to be in the former of the two. If you're into technology and stuff, you should definitely look into getting (at least) an A+ certification and do some computer repair/whatever during the time you're not a driver. You'll know pretty quickly if you want to hang out with UPS for the 3 years until you're 21 or not. At least this way you'll have a backup plan where you can make somewhere around $30 an hour if you play your cards right. </p><p></p><p>I would suggest after getting on-board that you sign up for the first peak season as a driver helper since you won't be old enough. This will really give you the best look into whether or not you want to become a driver. Personally, I love it. Some of the drivers have grown to resent it over the years but stick with it for the money. There's a sense of freedom working outdoors by yourself and getting the job done. I came from a retail background in the grocery business with 12+ years of experience. No lie, it was difficult giving up the pay I was making to pursue a career I actually wanted to do. I had grown bored in retail and had no more challenges to go through. Every day at UPS is a challenge. When I preload, I load 4 cars (3 routes, 1 route shares 2 cars, 1 of which is a 24 ft box truck). I average anywhere between 1000-1300 pieces per day. If they have me drive after, it's usually not too bad. Normally there are 100-130 stops but mostly resi's. You don't really have to worry about being out until 8 or 9 doing this because of the DOT hour limitations.</p><p></p><p>But man, Fridays are the best day every when you've driven a few days the week prior. Opening that check/looking at the bank account is like Christmas morning every single time. Anyhow, that's my two cents.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GenericUsername, post: 2108287, member: 60623"] I've been a lurker on this site and posting randomly here or there, so I'm going to weigh in on what little experience I have with UPS so far. I started as a seasonal driver in October 2014 and was hired on as a package handler (preload). The early mornings are dreadful, no lie. But it's quite fun if you have the right people around you on the belt and a good supervisor - otherwise it's not the greatest. Every morning is a workout then the day is started after work... Most of the guys have another job they go to, some don't. If you're wanting your own apartment, you're going to be in the former of the two. If you're into technology and stuff, you should definitely look into getting (at least) an A+ certification and do some computer repair/whatever during the time you're not a driver. You'll know pretty quickly if you want to hang out with UPS for the 3 years until you're 21 or not. At least this way you'll have a backup plan where you can make somewhere around $30 an hour if you play your cards right. I would suggest after getting on-board that you sign up for the first peak season as a driver helper since you won't be old enough. This will really give you the best look into whether or not you want to become a driver. Personally, I love it. Some of the drivers have grown to resent it over the years but stick with it for the money. There's a sense of freedom working outdoors by yourself and getting the job done. I came from a retail background in the grocery business with 12+ years of experience. No lie, it was difficult giving up the pay I was making to pursue a career I actually wanted to do. I had grown bored in retail and had no more challenges to go through. Every day at UPS is a challenge. When I preload, I load 4 cars (3 routes, 1 route shares 2 cars, 1 of which is a 24 ft box truck). I average anywhere between 1000-1300 pieces per day. If they have me drive after, it's usually not too bad. Normally there are 100-130 stops but mostly resi's. You don't really have to worry about being out until 8 or 9 doing this because of the DOT hour limitations. But man, Fridays are the best day every when you've driven a few days the week prior. Opening that check/looking at the bank account is like Christmas morning every single time. Anyhow, that's my two cents. [/QUOTE]
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