Yeah I can understand people quitting. They simply expect to get paid X amount of dollars to do "easy" work, but then get there and realize they actually have to haul ass and put effort in..
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Yeah I can understand people quitting. They simply expect to get paid X amount of dollars to do "easy" work, but then get there and realize they actually have to haul ass and put effort in..
Whatbrownwontdoforyou
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Stun just ask if you work hard is your job in January, February and March guaranteed and see what hrs tells you
I have been a reg temp driver at two hubs. Pay is OK, work sucks but on payday and a trip to the bar it all evens out. I am going to try another hub/state next peak. My last hub asked me to work inside after peak and I said no. This hub wants me to stay and already hired a regular temp full time before peak. I am staying under the radar because I dot want full time. My advice is find a desperate hub and you will most likely get a full-time position. My current hub is hiring new drivers on a regular and needs many more. Good luck.
ChickenLegs
Safety Expert
They lied
728ups
All Trash No Trailer
They will tell seasonal people anything to sucker them into staying during peak
ChickenLegs
Safety Expert
your attitude with the job is going to make or break you. Stay positive and be productive member of the company and you will go far. Good luck!
We on BC do complain a lot. But you don't see many of us leaving the company, either. It's not easy, a lot of time it's not fun. But the pay and benefits are hard to beat. It's not for everyone. But overall, it's a better opportunity than most other jobs you can get.
Continue your education, whether college or trade school. Even if you eventually decide to go full time here, you may decide a few years down the road that you want to do something different. At least that way you will have better options.
Attitude is everything. Be positive. Don't take things personally. 95% of the time when you run into negatives at brown, it's just the way the company operates, not someone having it in for you. Always CYA, follow the methods, and be honest. It's hard to get fired for screwing up on occasion-we all mess up occasionally. But lying about something will put you out the door right away.
Don't let other peoples negativity change you. Too many of us have been here a long time and we sometimes tend to get spoiled and forget what it's like outside of the company.
Good luck. I hope things work out for you.
Continue your education, whether college or trade school. Even if you eventually decide to go full time here, you may decide a few years down the road that you want to do something different. At least that way you will have better options.
Attitude is everything. Be positive. Don't take things personally. 95% of the time when you run into negatives at brown, it's just the way the company operates, not someone having it in for you. Always CYA, follow the methods, and be honest. It's hard to get fired for screwing up on occasion-we all mess up occasionally. But lying about something will put you out the door right away.
Don't let other peoples negativity change you. Too many of us have been here a long time and we sometimes tend to get spoiled and forget what it's like outside of the company.
Good luck. I hope things work out for you.
Awesome to see the positive replies and the wishes for the best of luck. Thanks to all who gave me some insight on what to expect. I am not too worried about the seasonal thing because if I do my best and work to their expectations, I am sure I have a chance to be kept on. I will re-confirm again that I am expecting a long term position IF I meet their expectations during peak!
Thanks again folks
Thanks again folks
oldandcrabby
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This is how my son started out at UPS 13 years ago. With that being said he works hard and earns every single benefit and pay he receives from the company. One thing he has learned along the way is know your union contract.
retiredTxfeeder
cap'n crunch
Sine the OP's last post was Oct '14, and he didn't come back and let us know how his meteoric career was going, I'm guessin' he's still waiting for the callback. lol
oldandcrabby
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I am sorry I missed 2014 I believe you are right. I will try to be more careful with the dates.
HardknocksUPSer
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Told me I'd be out of here after peak, guess who's still here
although I'm the only one left since peak.
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Turdferguson
Guest
Sound advice pal
Eye To Eye Contact.
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Yes you should be getting paid About ten . Maybe eleven depending where you are . The boxes can weigh anywhree from 1 to 150 . Not really an average . Id there was i would say about 25 pounds , The job doesnt suck its just work .. Its gonna hurt your feet and your back . but hey if you come in expecting to to work youll be fine .. Of course people say it sucks . Cause its not a vacation . Its fast paced if your not sweating your not working . Good luck and welcome
bleedinbrown58
That’s Craptacular
Was that after you were called into the office to be disciplined for misloads and you cried and begged for your job? I vaguely remember you posting something about that.Told me I'd be out of here after peak, guess who's still here
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hellfire
no one considers UPS people."real" Teamsters.-BUG
Good stuff.. Who's the doctor that revived this?
