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<blockquote data-quote="hoser" data-source="post: 137239" data-attributes="member: 6357"><p>Hmmm, Company X sounds too incriminating. Let's call this company friend. Well, why not call it, FX? Oh, crap...</p><p></p><p>First off, the grass is not always greener on the other side, but the grass is pretty yellow where you're coming from. I'd suggest to stick with FX, get through peak, and see what happens. But if you feel you're going to get used (history tends to repeat itself), then it's time for a change. You'll hate UPS after coming from FX, but you'll LOVE the direct deposit you get every friday.</p><p></p><p>And you guys STILL use DADS unit? I thought the powerpad made the DADS obsolete?</p><p></p><p>Experience in processing international documents? <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/group1/lol.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":lol:" title="Lol :lol:" data-shortname=":lol:" /> You mean pulling one waybill for billing and another waybill and CI form for DE is your mastery? <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/group1/laugh.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":laugh:" title="Laugh :laugh:" data-shortname=":laugh:" /><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/group1/laugh.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":laugh:" title="Laugh :laugh:" data-shortname=":laugh:" /></p><p></p><p>I worked at FX, busted my ass off as a casual courier for 6 months, then was forced to resign after an incident with a security guard where I just drove off as he was yelling at me, resulting in him chasing me with his orange beacon. The company even hired two permanent couriers before me and I had no right to a grievance or anything. My workgroup manager would call me at least once a week at 0500 telling me to cover a route and I showed up at 0700 with a smile and a nod because I loved my job, I loved the company, and I knew I was good at what I did, The downtown workgroup manager was even going to snatch me and put me into a perm PM pup route for the week after I was forced to quit because the numbers I posted on a cover route consistently exceeded those of his 10 year senior driver. Despite this, I was sold down the river because I lost my patience on a completely new route on my 8th hour on Thursday after working about 35 hours prior to that day. FX treats their run-of-the-mill employees who do a good enough job and are too lazy to care but never the hard working type who make an error in judgement. It sucks and I really know how you feel.</p><p></p><p>UPS is a much different corporate culture. Way more bare-bones. Unionized. You get the good and the bad of the union. They'll pay you well and protect you from the crap I faced at purple, but the environment isn't the most fun. You'll get worked into the ground and you'll miss FX. But in 2 years (should you land it) you'll be making way more than at FX.</p><p></p><p>It's hard to say whether or not you'll get a perm position. It depends on the labour market (we're short 10 friend/t drivers and shipping in mechanics from across the country to work at our centre until we find replacements) and the centre's numbers. Getting a seasonal position is a good start, but remember, it's no guarantee. If you bust your ass off, become flexible, show clear interest in continuing on, you're golden. Also get to know not just your driver supervisor, but the centre manager. Get to know him on a first-name basis within the first week. Talk to him lots; be honest, but tactful ("yeah, we sure earn our paycheque here", not "OMGZ you fagz work me too hard"), and make it obvious that you want a perm position. Even submit a letter of intent on your last week. The worst that would happen is he would genuinely keep you in mind for future openings. </p><p></p><p>Best of luck, I really regret to hear about your experience with FX. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/group1/wink.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":wink:" title="Wink :wink:" data-shortname=":wink:" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>$16.60 actually <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/group1/wink.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":wink:" title="Wink :wink:" data-shortname=":wink:" /></p><p></p><p>but good luck acquiring permission from immigration granting you the privilege to start a new life here.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hoser, post: 137239, member: 6357"] Hmmm, Company X sounds too incriminating. Let's call this company friend. Well, why not call it, FX? Oh, crap... First off, the grass is not always greener on the other side, but the grass is pretty yellow where you're coming from. I'd suggest to stick with FX, get through peak, and see what happens. But if you feel you're going to get used (history tends to repeat itself), then it's time for a change. You'll hate UPS after coming from FX, but you'll LOVE the direct deposit you get every friday. And you guys STILL use DADS unit? I thought the powerpad made the DADS obsolete? Experience in processing international documents? :lol: You mean pulling one waybill for billing and another waybill and CI form for DE is your mastery? :laugh::laugh: I worked at FX, busted my ass off as a casual courier for 6 months, then was forced to resign after an incident with a security guard where I just drove off as he was yelling at me, resulting in him chasing me with his orange beacon. The company even hired two permanent couriers before me and I had no right to a grievance or anything. My workgroup manager would call me at least once a week at 0500 telling me to cover a route and I showed up at 0700 with a smile and a nod because I loved my job, I loved the company, and I knew I was good at what I did, The downtown workgroup manager was even going to snatch me and put me into a perm PM pup route for the week after I was forced to quit because the numbers I posted on a cover route consistently exceeded those of his 10 year senior driver. Despite this, I was sold down the river because I lost my patience on a completely new route on my 8th hour on Thursday after working about 35 hours prior to that day. FX treats their run-of-the-mill employees who do a good enough job and are too lazy to care but never the hard working type who make an error in judgement. It sucks and I really know how you feel. UPS is a much different corporate culture. Way more bare-bones. Unionized. You get the good and the bad of the union. They'll pay you well and protect you from the crap I faced at purple, but the environment isn't the most fun. You'll get worked into the ground and you'll miss FX. But in 2 years (should you land it) you'll be making way more than at FX. It's hard to say whether or not you'll get a perm position. It depends on the labour market (we're short 10 friend/t drivers and shipping in mechanics from across the country to work at our centre until we find replacements) and the centre's numbers. Getting a seasonal position is a good start, but remember, it's no guarantee. If you bust your ass off, become flexible, show clear interest in continuing on, you're golden. Also get to know not just your driver supervisor, but the centre manager. Get to know him on a first-name basis within the first week. Talk to him lots; be honest, but tactful ("yeah, we sure earn our paycheque here", not "OMGZ you fagz work me too hard"), and make it obvious that you want a perm position. Even submit a letter of intent on your last week. The worst that would happen is he would genuinely keep you in mind for future openings. Best of luck, I really regret to hear about your experience with FX. :wink: $16.60 actually :wink: but good luck acquiring permission from immigration granting you the privilege to start a new life here. [/QUOTE]
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