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Thinking about getting a job with UPS, any advice?
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<blockquote data-quote="IzzyTheNose" data-source="post: 1044517" data-attributes="member: 15470"><p>The job isn't <em>that</em> hard. The people that whine about how hard the job is (not pointing fingers here, just what I've encountered at my hub, which is pretty damn big), are often the same people who don't work hard at all. And if there's one thing I've come to understand working for UPS, it's that the easier the job becomes for someone, they still find some reason to complain about said job. </p><p></p><p>If you want a job with <em>anyone</em>, don't ever let a stranger talk you out of it. Working for UPS is a good job to have for many reasons, and there are many why you may not want to stick with UPS. </p><p></p><p>Best advice I can give you is to find out for yourself. Just don't buy much of what the HR rep tells you. Don't walk out of that interview expecting to become a driver or a have a combo position (full-time) within a couple years, because that's a remote possibility. </p><p></p><p>If you decide to work for Brown, get a feel for the job for a few months. If it's to your liking, stick with it, as you're not going to find a part-time job that will give you the kind of benefits UPS offers. If it isn't to your liking, you shouldn't have a problem landing a part-time supervisor position with the UPS. You won't have the support of the Union, and you'll have to pay for your benefits, but you'll get about $5-$6 dollar more than you would as an hourly. And you'll be paid to stand around with your hand in your pockets and watch other people work. </p><p></p><p>The biggest upside to going management is what it could do for your resume. Management experience is incredibly valuable to any potential employer. </p><p></p><p>Find out for yourself whether it's something you want to do. Personally, I don't think there are many jobs better for someone who's in transition.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IzzyTheNose, post: 1044517, member: 15470"] The job isn't [I]that[/I] hard. The people that whine about how hard the job is (not pointing fingers here, just what I've encountered at my hub, which is pretty damn big), are often the same people who don't work hard at all. And if there's one thing I've come to understand working for UPS, it's that the easier the job becomes for someone, they still find some reason to complain about said job. If you want a job with [I]anyone[/I], don't ever let a stranger talk you out of it. Working for UPS is a good job to have for many reasons, and there are many why you may not want to stick with UPS. Best advice I can give you is to find out for yourself. Just don't buy much of what the HR rep tells you. Don't walk out of that interview expecting to become a driver or a have a combo position (full-time) within a couple years, because that's a remote possibility. If you decide to work for Brown, get a feel for the job for a few months. If it's to your liking, stick with it, as you're not going to find a part-time job that will give you the kind of benefits UPS offers. If it isn't to your liking, you shouldn't have a problem landing a part-time supervisor position with the UPS. You won't have the support of the Union, and you'll have to pay for your benefits, but you'll get about $5-$6 dollar more than you would as an hourly. And you'll be paid to stand around with your hand in your pockets and watch other people work. The biggest upside to going management is what it could do for your resume. Management experience is incredibly valuable to any potential employer. Find out for yourself whether it's something you want to do. Personally, I don't think there are many jobs better for someone who's in transition. [/QUOTE]
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