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<blockquote data-quote="Working4TheBene&#039;s" data-source="post: 109269" data-attributes="member: 5903"><p>I think most of the comments as of yet are helpful. But I think tieguy expressed it the best as it is positive (not only towards hourly, but management as well). All too often, it is too easy to fall into the mob mentality. Especially when it comes to complaining about management. But the truth is, no matter what job one is in, there will always be "bad" apples in the ranks (whether fellow workers or in management). In a company like UPS where there are a much larger ratio of employees vs management personnel, it is easier to "nick-pick" on the smaller group. </p><p> </p><p>As far as job security as management... I don't know of any, but I could be wrong, there aren't any companies that have a union for management staff... just ask all those middle managers in the early 90's that were laid off or forced to take early retirement. So in that regard, UPS is no different. It is a corporation in business for profit...we are all pawns! </p><p> </p><p>Now, as to whether or not it is right for you... that really does depend on you. Do you run towards or away from responsibility? But keep in mind that 4 weeks is probably not long enough at any job to really understand let alone be in a supervisory capacity. Not to say that it isn't possible or that you won't shine, it's that you fellow workers will know that you do not have the experience in supervising them and making decisions for them when you haven't "mastered" them yourself.</p><p> </p><p>So the bottom line... If you decide not to accept the challenge, then don't accept it because you believe you aren't quite ready for it yet. But don't sell yourself short and short change a possible career in management. </p><p> </p><p>Disclaimer: I am not pro or against being in management. Just use some common sense and make an educated and informed decision. Don't just follow the mob mentality, because it is the quick route.</p><p> </p><p>As far as hours, typically part time supes work around 27.5 hours a week.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Working4TheBene's, post: 109269, member: 5903"] I think most of the comments as of yet are helpful. But I think tieguy expressed it the best as it is positive (not only towards hourly, but management as well). All too often, it is too easy to fall into the mob mentality. Especially when it comes to complaining about management. But the truth is, no matter what job one is in, there will always be "bad" apples in the ranks (whether fellow workers or in management). In a company like UPS where there are a much larger ratio of employees vs management personnel, it is easier to "nick-pick" on the smaller group. As far as job security as management... I don't know of any, but I could be wrong, there aren't any companies that have a union for management staff... just ask all those middle managers in the early 90's that were laid off or forced to take early retirement. So in that regard, UPS is no different. It is a corporation in business for profit...we are all pawns! Now, as to whether or not it is right for you... that really does depend on you. Do you run towards or away from responsibility? But keep in mind that 4 weeks is probably not long enough at any job to really understand let alone be in a supervisory capacity. Not to say that it isn't possible or that you won't shine, it's that you fellow workers will know that you do not have the experience in supervising them and making decisions for them when you haven't "mastered" them yourself. So the bottom line... If you decide not to accept the challenge, then don't accept it because you believe you aren't quite ready for it yet. But don't sell yourself short and short change a possible career in management. Disclaimer: I am not pro or against being in management. Just use some common sense and make an educated and informed decision. Don't just follow the mob mentality, because it is the quick route. As far as hours, typically part time supes work around 27.5 hours a week. [/QUOTE]
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