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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous Coward" data-source="post: 77421"><p>Sea1sux,</p><p></p><p>I fully understand your sentiments. However, please understand that willing to work is different in my mind from having work to do. </p><p></p><p>I understand that some technicians are taxed more than others. I understand, too, that some technicians have a greater difficulty doing the same tasks as others.</p><p></p><p>In the scenario of a technician domiciled in an outlying center where she takes care of her center and external customers with relative ease, how can she be faulted for not having a full days work available. I do understand that in a hub or multi-center building where 2 or more technicians reside, there can, and usually is, a technician who does less than the other(s).</p><p></p><p>I have reviewed PMT in my area and there just isnt enough work to sustain the number of technicians. Most of my peers would rather have full days to pass the time I feel this way, too. I think the downsizing will address this issue.</p><p></p><p>The idea of downsizing is not simply a sinister plot by management to stick-it to the technicians. Someone has identified what many already know to be true. I also stated before that I, for one, dont subscribe to the notion that technicians have to be doing something all the time. In several large companies in my town, the technical departments have game rooms and reading rooms. The technicians and programmers are told to spend downtime in those areas. I am not saying I long for this, or even agree. Im just giving you an idea of a different technology paradigm.</p><p></p><p>We have dead wood in my district as well man o man do we. It eats at us but there is nothing that we can do that we havent already tried.</p><p></p><p>I know I said my job is not exciting or challenging. I know I said that I am unhappy. I know I said that the job is easy. It is all those things. It also pays the bills. </p><p></p><p>I know too, that you dont know me and that your comment is only based on the information I provided. I have to live by the impression that my words paint. If you feel it is best that I step down because I come to work everyday, never have been out for disability or workmans comp, work as instructed, provide excellent support for my users, and look to help my company when and where I can, well.</p><p></p><p>Well, I hope I changed your mind, maybe a little.</p><p></p><p>And, if I could find something in the near term that offers me all the good things that UPS does, and has the promise of challenge and excitement, I would leave to save that next senior person. The problem is, I know what I have now. For all its faults, it is mine. I understand the system. It is comfortable dangerously comfortable.</p><p></p><p>If I were to leave, I would leave on the best of terms. UPS has done a lot for me. I have tried to return the favor. A few of the technicians have left (over the years) in tirades (and a couple, nearly in cuffs). While those people did good things at one time or another, there legacy is their final words and actions. It is a shame.</p><p></p><p>I dont plan to write again. I have said enough. Good luck to you all. </p><p></p><p>Samantha</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous Coward, post: 77421"] Sea1sux, I fully understand your sentiments. However, please understand that willing to work is different in my mind from having work to do. I understand that some technicians are taxed more than others. I understand, too, that some technicians have a greater difficulty doing the same tasks as others. In the scenario of a technician domiciled in an outlying center where she takes care of her center and external customers with relative ease, how can she be faulted for not having a full days work available. I do understand that in a hub or multi-center building where 2 or more technicians reside, there can, and usually is, a technician who does less than the other(s). I have reviewed PMT in my area and there just isnt enough work to sustain the number of technicians. Most of my peers would rather have full days to pass the time I feel this way, too. I think the downsizing will address this issue. The idea of downsizing is not simply a sinister plot by management to stick-it to the technicians. Someone has identified what many already know to be true. I also stated before that I, for one, dont subscribe to the notion that technicians have to be doing something all the time. In several large companies in my town, the technical departments have game rooms and reading rooms. The technicians and programmers are told to spend downtime in those areas. I am not saying I long for this, or even agree. Im just giving you an idea of a different technology paradigm. We have dead wood in my district as well man o man do we. It eats at us but there is nothing that we can do that we havent already tried. I know I said my job is not exciting or challenging. I know I said that I am unhappy. I know I said that the job is easy. It is all those things. It also pays the bills. I know too, that you dont know me and that your comment is only based on the information I provided. I have to live by the impression that my words paint. If you feel it is best that I step down because I come to work everyday, never have been out for disability or workmans comp, work as instructed, provide excellent support for my users, and look to help my company when and where I can, well. Well, I hope I changed your mind, maybe a little. And, if I could find something in the near term that offers me all the good things that UPS does, and has the promise of challenge and excitement, I would leave to save that next senior person. The problem is, I know what I have now. For all its faults, it is mine. I understand the system. It is comfortable dangerously comfortable. If I were to leave, I would leave on the best of terms. UPS has done a lot for me. I have tried to return the favor. A few of the technicians have left (over the years) in tirades (and a couple, nearly in cuffs). While those people did good things at one time or another, there legacy is their final words and actions. It is a shame. I dont plan to write again. I have said enough. Good luck to you all. Samantha [/QUOTE]
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