New hire and already planned holiday

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

OK right. sorry.
When he went to talk to the woman who handles the processing, she asked him when he could start. Of course he flat out forgot and said he could start asap. But the paperwork hasn't been processed, he goes back tomorrow. He's hoping its as easy as saying, you know I forgot about that holiday,I'd like to start sept 5. He's also not coming on as union, as he's being hired as a temporary. But I dont know if that makes any difference.

You want them to hold his job until 9/5 so that you guys can hop across the pond for holiday?

 

[LuckyDucky]

You want them to hold his job until 9/5 so that you guys can hop across the pond for holiday?

I'd like them to allow him a later start date, yes. Many people cant start immediately, its not unusual. And it might be the case, and it might not be the case, that they are willing to cut him the slack. If its possible it would be better for all concerned to have a happy new employee.

 

[Re-Raise]

so are we going together? Hey, I can't drive on the other side of the road with the wheel on the other side of the car? You might be the answer! You're a driver? I bet you could drive the car just fine.

I think Indie is pretty comfortable driving from both sides

 

[LuckyDucky]

I think Indie is pretty comfortable driving from both sides

HAH! good one.

 

[Indecisi0n]

I think Indie is pretty comfortable driving from both sides

I both drive and ride.

 

[LuckyDucky]

I both drive and ride.

I think Re-raise meant you go both ways.

 

[Indecisi0n]

I think Re-raise meant you go both ways.

You're cute.

 

[Gear]

PE is a skilled position. He needs to ask/inform them asap. More then likely they will allow him the time off with out pay. He will not be paid for the time. I'd be willing to bet there isnt a line of possible new hires standing inline behind him. The test he passed would've weeded all the goofballs.

This guy didnt apply for an unskilled driver position, he will be treated differently then a guy who gets the job because of seniority.

 

[Gear]

Its a fact. You guys are responding with posts about how it would be for you. You become a driver because of seniority. This guy has a skill and passed technical tests. Its completely different, thats how it is. He will be treated different. You may not like the facts but they are still facts.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Then state your facts without your condescending opinion.

 

[trickpony1]

I read posts 28, 29 and 30 over again.
I didn't see any condescension.
I saw only facts.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

His point would have been made just as easily without the word unskilled.

 

[Gear]

Then state your facts without your condescending opinion.

UPS driver is an unskilled position.
Feeder driver is skilled because they have a CDL and drive doubles and triples.
Mechanics are skilled because its a skilled position.
PE is skilled because its a skilled position.

Its not meant to be condescending, its just facts. It takes weeks or months to fill PE and Mechanic positions.

 

[Brownslave688]

yah know, if I could drive on the other side of the road with the wheel on the other side of the car it might make more sense for just me and our five year old to go on our own. Or even take a friend, if it comes to that which I am so hoping it doesnt. But not being able to drive would be a huge pain in the butt.

You don't know how to drive a vehicle?

 

[Brownslave688]

UPS driver is an unskilled position.
Feeder driver is skilled because they have a CDL and drive doubles and triples.
Mechanics are skilled because its a skilled position.
PE is skilled because its a skilled position.

Its not meant to be condescending, its just facts. It takes weeks or months to fill PE and Mechanic positions.

You need a special license for package car too.

 

[PT Car Washer]

You need a special license for package car too.

You need a special license to ride a moped. My 21 yo boy drives a P13 with over 400 delivery pieces and 400 pick up pieces and bonus's up to an hour each day but he can't ride a moped.

 

[burrheadd]

No we didn't relocate for the job at all. Relocated to be closer to family. We/he just answered an online ad and he went in for the interviews/test.

I wont be surprised if they say no. I'll be sad.

Did he hit the jackpot getting the job? Do you think? Or is it not such a big deal. He was working via the Millwright Union for a bit, paid extraordinarily well but was off and on and involved travel, not to mention six weeks, 12 hour days with no days off, is harder when you're not in your twenties.

Don't be sad I'll go with

 

[2 hrs over allowed]

You really are a jerk.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. YOU ARE A DOUCHBAG!

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. YOU ARE A DOUCHBAG!

I've been called worse by better.

 

[trickpony1]

Yawn