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<blockquote data-quote="UPS Lifer" data-source="post: 263391" data-attributes="member: 9789"><p>Being retired, they send you the form in the mail and ask you to contribute! Well the pressure is off and you don't have anyone over your shoulder making you feel the pressure. What a nice feeling. You can rip it up or make a contribution...no pressure! </p><p></p><p>Here is something I really have not shared with anyone but my wife. I feel guilty about it. A few years ago, I took over a hub operation. I personally monitored the contributions. I was embarrassed that PT employees were giving more than I was! That was the year that changed my outlook. I had people who barely could exist on what they earned showing generosity at leadership levels. I gave at the leadership plus level starting that year. I made sure that I filled out the form to give it to a charity in my community that my family supported on a personal level. I actually got a letter from the charity thanking me for my donation. It made me feel good. </p><p></p><p>I can tell you that I never did like how our goals were established. I never forced anyone to contribute but I personally felt the pressure to contribute. I didn't like that feeling. I also didn't like asking for contributions. </p><p></p><p>January of every year, I would have a BBQ for all leadership contributors. I would personally thank them for their generosity....(another feel good part of the job). I had a tremendous respect for these PT folks that dug deep to contribute. This had to be a real sacrifice. </p><p></p><p>I have to admit ...before I retired, it was not hard to get people to contribute in California. We had earthquakes and fires and 9-11 and of course Katrina. I really can't blame anyone for not contributing but follow what Moreluck says. </p><p></p><p>I can't say enough good things about all the people at UPS that give up their personal time as well as their hard earned money to help the less fortunate. You may complain, but you are an extradinary group of people that I am proud to be associated with.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UPS Lifer, post: 263391, member: 9789"] Being retired, they send you the form in the mail and ask you to contribute! Well the pressure is off and you don't have anyone over your shoulder making you feel the pressure. What a nice feeling. You can rip it up or make a contribution...no pressure! Here is something I really have not shared with anyone but my wife. I feel guilty about it. A few years ago, I took over a hub operation. I personally monitored the contributions. I was embarrassed that PT employees were giving more than I was! That was the year that changed my outlook. I had people who barely could exist on what they earned showing generosity at leadership levels. I gave at the leadership plus level starting that year. I made sure that I filled out the form to give it to a charity in my community that my family supported on a personal level. I actually got a letter from the charity thanking me for my donation. It made me feel good. I can tell you that I never did like how our goals were established. I never forced anyone to contribute but I personally felt the pressure to contribute. I didn't like that feeling. I also didn't like asking for contributions. January of every year, I would have a BBQ for all leadership contributors. I would personally thank them for their generosity....(another feel good part of the job). I had a tremendous respect for these PT folks that dug deep to contribute. This had to be a real sacrifice. I have to admit ...before I retired, it was not hard to get people to contribute in California. We had earthquakes and fires and 9-11 and of course Katrina. I really can't blame anyone for not contributing but follow what Moreluck says. I can't say enough good things about all the people at UPS that give up their personal time as well as their hard earned money to help the less fortunate. You may complain, but you are an extradinary group of people that I am proud to be associated with. [/QUOTE]
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