New here and need to vent

[kenco80233]

On one's last day at UPS I find this latest touch kinda special.

Two people from security escort the person out of the complex as if they're on death row.
I did not want a cake or party or any of that kind of stuff. I just felt uncomfortable to be escourted out of the building like a thief.I left on good terms and after 30 years knew how to find the front gate.

 

[dillweed]

I can see two ways of feeling about this business of being escorted out of the building. On one hand it's sort of like an honor; these highly important security people taking time from their busy day to see you off safely. One of those things magement thinks is nice but isn't.

On the other hand, it's like they are done with you and taking out the trash; making sure it doesn't come back in. dw

 

[dillweed]

kathi ~ sorry to disregard your op. Just having your husband come home safely to you and for you to be glad to see him - that's the award right there.

UPS is a messed up place. It's like a different planet where right and wrong are all jumbled and twisted. Those who stay are either incredibly strong or insane. Sounds like your husband is one of the strong ones. dw

 

[RockyRogue]

On one's last day at UPS I find this latest touch kinda special.

Two people from security escort the person out of the complex as if they're on death row.
I did not want a cake or party or any of that kind of stuff. I just felt uncomfortable to be escourted out of the building like a thief.I left on good terms and after 30 years knew how to find the front gate.

When I quit UPS in December 2004 (day before New Years Eve), I was simply cleared by Retention and shook hands with a few sups (mostly p/t'ers). I asked if I could sit in the breakroom and wait for my ride. I was told yes. No problems with security. My ride finished their work and we departed. I never saw any security or an escort (I knew most of my hub's security crew as they were always wandering the operation). Like I said somewhere...very different company after just two years. -Rocky

 

[abes]

Hi Kath,I found my 25 year safe driving award on the floor next to sups desk,It was overdue by a month so I decided to go looking for it.Nothing was ever said.Years ago that would have bothered me,now I am just happy to be heading home.Here's a classic,1 time they showed up at the funeral home (grandmother) to pay there respects,so I thought,they pulled me aside to pressure me into coming to work after the funeral the next day.My family knows not to pass away in july or august,and never never during peak.Granted that was along time ago (80"s).Always an adventure.

 

[Covemastah]

We'll your husband gets great pay and benefits every week he works. Thats how mgt thinks he s rewarded. If your ctr has a 100 drivers and it takes 2 min to present his award thats 2 min of over time per driver Plus the cost of the award.

are you kidding me !!!!!!! they dont mind spending 10 minutes at a time begging for the united way or 10 minutes telling the group that they suck give the driver his well over do recognition you bean counter!!!!

 

[Griff]

I'd cause the biggest scene you've ever witnessed if this 'escorting' crap happened to me. After 20,25,30 years of service you're going to have someone escorted out like you just fired them on the job? Is this somehow a stick-it-to-him thing for not being able to fire that person before they retired? It's really a shame that a large portion of UPS management weren't graced with humility or a soul.

 

[area43]

300,,000 workers at ups. 120,000 are drivers. Ups gives awards for safe driving(yearly),service,retiremnt,etc,etc. Thats alot of o/t. Just do the math 2 to 5 min times 120,000.

 

[toonertoo]

We'll your husband gets great pay and benefits every week he works. Thats how mgt thinks he s rewarded. If your ctr has a 100 drivers and it takes 2 min to present his award thats 2 min of over time per driver Plus the cost of the award.

Yes and since he gets great pay as a reward, nothing humane like a handshake or a thanks is deserved. Duh.

Oh yeah and the cost of the awards? Look on ebay for your answer to that. One of mine was going for 99 cents. No real cost there except for milestone yrs.

If you thought about that two minutes of overtime per driver, most of us would hop skip and jump through the day and make that 2 minutes up, being appreciated and all. Now theres a thought.

More number crunching, let me outta here.

 

[brownmonster]

Had a guy retire last Friday. Started us all at 8:15 for the party. Cake, fruit, juice and coffee. Most of the retirees for the last 10 years showed up. The division mgr and 3 bigwigs from the local also. Oh that's right, they just happened to be there to get a driver his job back. They did.

 

[Hate UPS]

I get a flashlight every other year. I'm not complaining.....5 years to go!!!

 

[tieguy]

Had a guy retire last Friday. Started us all at 8:15 for the party. Cake, fruit, juice and coffee. Most of the retirees for the last 10 years showed up. The division mgr and 3 bigwigs from the local also. Oh that's right, they just happened to be there to get a driver his job back. They did.

Good planning.

Some make more of an impact then others. We had a guy retire 30 years without an injury. He rode to work and home in a limo on his last day.

All get cake and a gift from us when they retire. Parties are hard to do because of the alcohol issues. Usually do a breakfast or dinner outside of work.

Cake on all milestones 20, 25 , etc for service or safe driving.

Circle of honor is always nice event that we do spend some money on. Management limited to immediate managers and divison managers. I saw the one comment about too many management , I always sensed our guys got a little miffed if one of their managers did not show up for the circle of honor.

 

[satellitedriver]

Yes and since he gets great pay as a reward, nothing humane like a handshake or a thanks is deserved. Duh.

Oh yeah and the cost of the awards? Look on ebay for your answer to that. One of mine was going for 99 cents. No real cost there except for milestone yrs.

If you thought about that two minutes of overtime per driver, most of us would hop skip and jump through the day and make that 2 minutes up, being appreciated and all. Now theres a thought.

More number crunching, let me outta here.

Maybe, if all drivers donated 2 minutes of their deducted lunch time we could all get that soft, thankful love touch from the company. If that would bring joy to someone, I would gladly donate.
The reason I try to be safe in all actions, all day, is that I wish to cause no harm to anyone, unless they deserve it.
No award can match my coming home safe and sound knowing I have done a fair days work for a fair days pay, and have harmed no one but myself in the process.
21 years. Never missed a day calling in sick or because of the weather. Sounds like "TEXAS BRAG", but it really isn't. It is just a core value that I was taught.
No one has to tell me that I have done a good job. I know I have done the best job I can.

 

[toonertoo]

Good planning.

Some make more of an impact then others. We had a guy retire 30 years without an injury. He rode to work and home in a limo on his last day.

All get cake and a gift from us when they retire. Parties are hard to do because of the alcohol issues. Usually do a breakfast or dinner outside of work.

Cake on all milestones 20, 25 , etc for service or safe driving.

Circle of honor is always nice event that we do spend some money on. Management limited to immediate managers and divison managers. I saw the one comment about too many management , I always sensed our guys got a little miffed if one of their managers did not show up for the circle of honor.

Its not always the impact the hourly made it is the management team, that can make it happen, when they dont it is lost. Ive seen 30 yr drivers get a box of bagels without even cream cheese. It all depends on who expends the energy to make it happen. And no one there to say a wod of praise, other than the hourly.

Maybe, if all drivers donated 2 minutes of their deducted lunch time we could all get that soft, thankful love touch from the company. If that would bring joy to someone, I would gladly donate.
The reason I try to be safe in all actions, all day, is that I wish to cause no harm to anyone, unless they deserve it.
No award can match my coming home safe and sound knowing I have done a fair days work for a fair days pay, and have harmed no one but myself in the process.
21 years. Never missed a day calling in sick or because of the weather. Sounds like "TEXAS BRAG", but it really isn't. It is just a core value that I was taught.
No one has to tell me that I have done a good job. I know I have done the best job I can.

I agree, but it would be respectful, and thats what has been lost, respect.

 

[old levi's]

Several years ago the center manager at that time asked me what name I wanted on my 20 year plaque. I told him save the company a couple of bucks and don't even order one because it will never be taken out of the box. Still in the box.

 

[dumbsup]

Kathy,

Tell your husband to suck it up. He is doing better than alot of the supervisors at UPS due to union pension and his crazy salary, top pay with overtime. I hope UPS slams the Union in '08, 30+ per hour to deliver a box???

 

[over9five]

Dumbsup needs a new name......

I'm thinking.....

WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHsup

 

[stacy]

It's a shame that service providers are not always given the recognition that they deserve. I'm ashamed to hear that there are centers that don't give any at all. The centers that i've had the pleasure of working at have always had a breakfast to recognize the employee.

 

[dumbsup]

Maybe, nice suggestion....

 

[Brownnblue]

Kathy,

Tell your husband to suck it up. He is doing better than alot of the supervisors at UPS due to union pension and his crazy salary, top pay with overtime. I hope UPS slams the Union in '08, 30+ per hour to deliver a box???

I could rip you to shreads about the amount of work that goes into the position of package car driver..........but I won't.

Instead, I'd like to know why you chose to become a supervisor. First of all, your people skills obviously suck, to a point of embarrasment. Second, if you have this attitude, the people with whom you supervise are obviously going to be forced to work with your demeaning disposition, making everyone miserable and less productive. Third, since UPS hires from within, you must have known about the pros and cons of becoming a supervisor as compared to staying hourly at some point; if drivers "have it so good" why didn't you make that your employment goal?

I'd also like to know exactly who "promoted" you, and why. What did you say in the interview? "Boy, I can't wait to kick some hourly butt, they have it so good. HAR HAR HAR!!"

Or, maybe over9five put it best. Maybe your just a big baby. Your call. It was nice to vent.