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<blockquote data-quote="Phraust" data-source="post: 4882458" data-attributes="member: 90455"><p>To the OP: During training make sure to ask questions, some top ones might be the following:</p><p>1) How long does the shift run?(Them telling you that you're PT means nothing, I'm PT as well and most weeks lately I'm clocking closer to 40 then 20 without trying for the extra hours, and I'm not so new as to be stuck in my position till end of sort)</p><p>2) Bag/Locker Policy: Some centers don't mind a small bag, if there's a security station though I'd avoid it. Early on during the summer I liked to bring a fresh shirt and a towel or 2 to help stay cool but I'm in a fairly relaxed center with no guards.</p><p>3) Boot Policy: Some centers are trying to force a certain level of compliance on employees, for the most part it's merely a suggestion they'll hassle you over but until you make seniority do your best to play ball. You've already heard plenty of suggestions on the type to wear. Also ask about UPS discounts, I myself am a fan of Red Wing Boots and we get a small discount with them if you mention you're with UPS.(Also applies to some phone carriers and other useful businesses)</p><p>You'll also want to find out who your shop stewards are, even pre seniority it's good to touch base and know the faces and ask questions, they'll often be the ones making sure the company complies with local labor laws for breaks and what not(at least it's something I've had to deal with in my center as a steward)</p><p></p><p></p><p>Now the question is, is that 70 working days? or just '70 days'? For a long time we had passed around the policy it was a 90 day period but in truth it was 'just' 70 working days but somehow that 'working days' part still confuses people...the world is truly doomed...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Phraust, post: 4882458, member: 90455"] To the OP: During training make sure to ask questions, some top ones might be the following: 1) How long does the shift run?(Them telling you that you're PT means nothing, I'm PT as well and most weeks lately I'm clocking closer to 40 then 20 without trying for the extra hours, and I'm not so new as to be stuck in my position till end of sort) 2) Bag/Locker Policy: Some centers don't mind a small bag, if there's a security station though I'd avoid it. Early on during the summer I liked to bring a fresh shirt and a towel or 2 to help stay cool but I'm in a fairly relaxed center with no guards. 3) Boot Policy: Some centers are trying to force a certain level of compliance on employees, for the most part it's merely a suggestion they'll hassle you over but until you make seniority do your best to play ball. You've already heard plenty of suggestions on the type to wear. Also ask about UPS discounts, I myself am a fan of Red Wing Boots and we get a small discount with them if you mention you're with UPS.(Also applies to some phone carriers and other useful businesses) You'll also want to find out who your shop stewards are, even pre seniority it's good to touch base and know the faces and ask questions, they'll often be the ones making sure the company complies with local labor laws for breaks and what not(at least it's something I've had to deal with in my center as a steward) Now the question is, is that 70 working days? or just '70 days'? For a long time we had passed around the policy it was a 90 day period but in truth it was 'just' 70 working days but somehow that 'working days' part still confuses people...the world is truly doomed... [/QUOTE]
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