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<blockquote data-quote="UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)" data-source="post: 925647" data-attributes="member: 12570"><p>UPS was the furthest thing from my mind when I was honorably discharged from the USAF in 1989. I had my 4 year business degree in hand and fully expected to walk in to a job but after spending the last 6 months of my enlistment sending out resumes with little to no response I came back home prepared to look for a job. I called a friend of mine who I had been stationed with here---he told me he was working at UPS and that they were hiring--I applied and the rest is history.</p><p></p><p>If I had to do it all again I would have much preferred to use my degree but I have found my career job at UPS.</p><p></p><p>My advice to you would be to continue working as a driver helper as long as the opportunity is there. I don't think there should be permanent helpers as this would not be fair to those inside workers who have put their time in waiting for a full time opening. When that comes to an end apply for a position on the inside, one that works around your school schedule. If I had to bet I would say that UPS would be a stepping stone to a career elsewhere. If I am wrong, you should know that at your age that you would be at least 60-65 before you could retire with a full pension. I will be 58 and know that the last few years will be a physical struggle--I couldn't imagine doing this when I was 60-65.</p><p></p><p>Use your degree. Dave.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UpstateNYUPSer(Ret), post: 925647, member: 12570"] UPS was the furthest thing from my mind when I was honorably discharged from the USAF in 1989. I had my 4 year business degree in hand and fully expected to walk in to a job but after spending the last 6 months of my enlistment sending out resumes with little to no response I came back home prepared to look for a job. I called a friend of mine who I had been stationed with here---he told me he was working at UPS and that they were hiring--I applied and the rest is history. If I had to do it all again I would have much preferred to use my degree but I have found my career job at UPS. My advice to you would be to continue working as a driver helper as long as the opportunity is there. I don't think there should be permanent helpers as this would not be fair to those inside workers who have put their time in waiting for a full time opening. When that comes to an end apply for a position on the inside, one that works around your school schedule. If I had to bet I would say that UPS would be a stepping stone to a career elsewhere. If I am wrong, you should know that at your age that you would be at least 60-65 before you could retire with a full pension. I will be 58 and know that the last few years will be a physical struggle--I couldn't imagine doing this when I was 60-65. Use your degree. Dave. [/QUOTE]
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