Well all I can say is I always worked extra hard for supervisors that looked after their troops and treated lower ranks with dignity and respect.
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Well all I can say is I always worked extra hard for supervisors that looked after their troops and treated lower ranks with dignity and respect.
Well all I can say is I always worked extra hard and went above and beyond for supervisors that looked after their troops and treated them with dignity and respect.
IESucks
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You will eventually wish you had your old job back
TheFigurehead
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While that's admirable, you'll need to be the exact opposite of that to succeed as a supervisor at UPS. You are responsible for the performance of a group of underpaid, overworked, poorly treated people, who are under no obligation to meet the numbers your boss is requiring of you (the union does not recognize UPS's numbers and does not allow for members to disciplined for not meeting them, you, on the other hand, are expected to make them happen, somehow). You will be trained to "motivate" them by any means necessary (moral or otherwise), and held accountable for your "failure" (though you were given no tools to avoid it). $#!+ rolls downhill at UPS, and as a pt sup, you are the bottom of the hill.
Those people don't do a damned thing but push a dolly/cart with HV packages to the outgoing trailers or centers in the building.
They also audit HV packages when drivers return to building.
You might wow people with the title "high value package escort"
1989
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That was the positive
OrionsBitch
Not...
You're not going to get an honest answer here. Most people in here hate all non union UPS jobs just because. Go talk to full Tien management positions. Look on glass door etc.
PT Car Washer
Banned
Our high value package escort girl is not even a UPS employee. They outsource the job. She is a cute young thing.
1989
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Drive
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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There is more to life than money.
Hope you’re ready to put all of that firmly behind you.
The “best path” depends on whether you want to keep your soul or not. If you do, union hourly is the only option.
dudebro
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It really depends on your building. GENERALLY (I would still check this out yourself talking to people), larger facilities in major metro areas will promote you to PT supervisor inside of 6 months, and FT management can come up in less than 5 years. If you hook on with a building in a rural area, you might be waiting for an untimely death or a retirement for a promotion.
In my view, the supervisor path was a better path to more money sooner. Keep in mind there are aspects of compensation that are better on the Teamster side if you're willing to wait for the 4 year progression. If you remain a career supervisor, the Teamster job actually is better compensated if you work 10-11 hours a day. If you go to manager, you're better off in management, it's up to you.
You should stay away from management. If you plan on staying with UPS you would be better served in the long run to stay an hourly, get your insurance for the family and wait for a driving position or another full time job. Unless you want to be a UPS Be Ach
Just got the call. I start next week. The HR person stated I would immed. be slated for some internal hiring list. I guess after hearing all about it and actually speaking to my driver (who is leaving BTW) I'll take it all with a grain of salt. I'll show up and do my job for 6 weeks and if it's not what I expect I can quit.
You know that union employees have rights and you can't just shoot them like when you were a cop right?
dudebro
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Don't worry, where there are shootings they usually go after the manager.
UPSwife1967
New Member
Just a little FYI hopefully you have an understanding wife because if you are a supe you have to stay until all drivers come in.
VelcroVestsAreTearable
Worlds Okayest Sup
You'll definitely start as a PT Sup. It's not as bad as people make it out to be, but just remember that the people you'll be managing RUN THE BUILDING...not you. Sorry, if you don't believe me try pissing off a boxline sort table just one time.
Ask questions and listen to the people who have been there a while, they will give you the best advice, trust me.
Take care of your team. Technically you're not allowed to touch packages anymore unless you're training someone after joining management, but if you can get away with it at your hub, help them out when it gets heavy. Remember who you were if the burgundy shirt corrupts you.
Whatever decision you make, just remember that it's only packages. Good luck to you.
Ask questions and listen to the people who have been there a while, they will give you the best advice, trust me.
Take care of your team. Technically you're not allowed to touch packages anymore unless you're training someone after joining management, but if you can get away with it at your hub, help them out when it gets heavy. Remember who you were if the burgundy shirt corrupts you.
Whatever decision you make, just remember that it's only packages. Good luck to you.
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