Cheesehead
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There is a swing position open at my station. I'm currently part time and not sure if I should bid on it. I've been told by other couriers it's better to stay part time because management has less control over me. Thoughts ?
When you're a swing you don't have much of a life during the week and you're screwed over regularly. Figure out which is more important, money and stability of 35 hour minimum or having control over when you work and less money.There is a swing position open at my station. I'm currently part time and not sure if I should bid on it. I've been told by other couriers it's better to stay part time because management has less control over me. Thoughts ?
It's not a career, I'm currently receiving military retirement. I'm 50 and liking the opportunity to leave some days after P1 cycle but I'm torn because I'd like more consistent hours
Thanks for your advice, I thank you for your service too. Your right, military pension is not enough to live on, I was concerned with all the negativity on this forum from swing drivers about wishing they hadn't taken the position.
It's not a career, I'm currently receiving military retirement. I'm 50 and liking the opportunity to leave some days after P1 cycle but I'm torn because I'd like more consistent hours
At 50 I'd say it's not worth the stress physically and mentally. As a part timer from what I've seen there is no real pressure to perform compared to a full time driver. Add in the stress of being thrown anywhere as a swing and the benefits of going full time quickly fade.As a vet I would like to thank you for your service.
Military pensions, especially for enlisted, are not enough to live on.
From what I have read, good swing drivers are a valuable part of the Express team and, with your military experience, you should have no problem meeting the demands of the position.
Go for it!
Look around your station and see what the other swings go through. How many PM's, do they get screwed with PM's, etc... If you can make it working PT, I would stay there and bide your time until you have enough seniority to get a FT route....if that's what you want. If you're making close to FT hours as a PT'er, even more reason to stay PT.
True but FT rts become available a lot faster than at UPS.Keep in mind that he is 50.
Does being a full time swing put him at the front of the line for a full time regular route?True but FT rts become available a lot faster than at UPS.
Not until he's done his time on his offer letter. And then it's by seniority.Does being a full time swing put him at the front of the line for a full time regular route?
Not until he's done his time on his offer letter. And then it's by seniority.