Should I go into P-Sup position or stay in the union to advance?

[PT Car Washer]

How many part time sup have been at that job for years and not moved up to full time?

I have seen a lot of career PT sups. Some are mothers that take care of their children or grand children and some that have a good FT or PT job. A lot were happier staying PT then going FT. Consider that.

 

[Turdferguson]

I am unsure, but I see a lot of them out and about on the floor. Dozens, probably. They all look about my age (20's).

If you don't have a skill set that can be an advantage to UPS from a management perspective or in another field at UPS then you will be stuck as a part time sup for your career there.

 

[ZetaTheCoyote]

With the pay for park service and museum work you should be able to repay your student loans by 2075. With UPS I would give it until 2099

Good thing I have no student loans. Muh privilege paid for most of it on top of $60,000 in scholarship money.

 

[scooby0048]

I did not. Definitely not cut out for that as I'm just a bumbling fool when trying to lecture as a professor would.

That's too bad. MilHist was one of the many classes I wanted to explore but there were no schools close to where I wanted to go offering it.

 

[Turdferguson]

I have seen a lot of career PT sups. Some are mothers that take care of their children or grand children and some that have a good FT or PT job. A lot were happier staying PT then going FT. Consider that.

I know. But he said he didn't want to remain a part time sup either

 

[rod]

Didn't want to be a professor?

 

[ZetaTheCoyote]

If you don't have a skill set that can be an advantage to UPS from a management perspective or in another field at UPS then you will be stuck as a part time sup for your career there.

Well I do see myself as having skill sets that are applicable to a multitude of jobs at UPS. If I got P-sup would those opportunities still present themselves?

 

[rod]

Good thing I have no student loans. Muh privilege paid for most of it on top of $60,000 in scholarship money.

Muh privilege?

 

[Wally]

Sorry to go off topic , my son majors in American history and I was wondering do you know how the job market for that is

Great if you want to drive a package car.

 

[olroadbeech]

I've been perusing the forums for a while now and I keep reading that the P-sup position only seems worthwhile if you're IN college looking to get a degree. Here's the catch for me though: I already HAVE a BA in History. Which I can't find a job with so now I'm stuck here (and I hate wording it like that. I don't really feel "stuck" but it is frustrating that I am not able to do what I have dreamed of doing. UPS is second best though). So with all that in consideration, being that I WANT this to be my career since my degree isn't getting me anything, should I bite the bullet and continue with being a part-time handler and let the opportunities naturally come? Or should I go on and take the P-sup tests?

use the search function. this question has been asked dozens of times and the general consensus from BC is 95% stay union.

if it were me, I would teach History. Love U.S. History.

 

[burrheadd]

Well I do see myself as having skill sets that are applicable to a multitude of jobs at UPS. If I got P-sup would those opportunities still present themselves?

Depends on how fast you can load a trailer

 

[Turdferguson]

Well I do see myself as having skill sets that are applicable to a multitude of jobs at UPS. If I got P-sup would those opportunities still present themselves?

Yes, and working where you do would give you better opportunity of moving up. Just go into it with your eyes wide open

 

[bumped]

I believe you should stay part time and wait your turn to become a driver. Then, if you want to become a full time sup it would be much easier to transfer.

 

[olroadbeech]

Lexington, KY Hub. People say I've been a beast on PD-5 as a part-time handler so I'm assuming I'm doing a more than satisfactory job.

they say that to all the girls.

 

[zubenelgenubi]

Well I do see myself as having skill sets that are applicable to a multitude of jobs at UPS. If I got P-sup would those opportunities still present themselves?

If I'm not mistaken they have a management development program. If you do the work, make your numbers look good, get a couple harassment grievances under your belt, you'll be golden.

 

[ZetaTheCoyote]

Muh privilege?

Having college paid for by parents because of my background.

 

[scooby0048]

they say that to all the girls.

Good thing the OP is male

 

[rod]

Having college paid for by parents because of my background.

You're lucky--------------------------------------I think.

 

[cosmo1]

if it were me, I would teach History.

From the pole?

 

[burrheadd]

From the pole?

I’d pay too see that


But, not much