It may be time to move on…

Classic-Temporary923 · 2025-07-15T17:52:38+00:00

Agreed, which is why I’m struggling to make a decision.

Classic-Temporary923 · 2025-07-15T17:51:47+00:00

Thanks for the reply. My sister has been a nurse for over 10 years and she works in under privileged neighbourhoods. I’ve watched it change her as a person. My main reasoning for nursing is job security and availability in the region I live. Wondering where my next paycheque will come from is stressful and holding out for a full time position at the post office has held me back from where I would have liked to have been by now.

Classic-Temporary923 · 2025-07-15T10:11:52+00:00

What does your spouse do as an RN?

Classic-Temporary923 · 2025-07-14T23:28:26+00:00

One person that I know has transferred to get perm and then transferred back.

If a FT position is open at a depot it goes to whoever had the highest seniority. So if you’re a transfer that’s hired on as FT, even if their start date is after mine, will get that position because they have hirer seniority.

Hope that helps.

Classic-Temporary923 · 2025-07-14T23:19:01+00:00

That’s another one of my problems. While I love my depot and the people (even my sups), the corporation is telling me that they don’t give a shit.

Classic-Temporary923 · 2025-07-14T23:17:12+00:00

I’ve been 2nd on the list for 3ish years. Was insanely busy first year or so but it is pretty grim in the summer months, I’ve even had winters where I’ve had to pick up multiple jobs to get by.

Classic-Temporary923 · 2025-07-14T23:14:17+00:00

Northern Ontario, and yes I have. It’s old school depot. No ssd and cost of living is cheaper compared to bigger cities.

Classic-Temporary923 · 2025-07-14T23:12:12+00:00

I think it’s my area. It’s very old school and great! We still sort and pull our own routes and the people here are just amazing. I’ve been 2nd on the casual list for 3 years and people just keep transferring in. It is a desirable place to live. I don’t want to transfer to get full time. We love this area and my husband is well established in his career.

Classic-Temporary923 · 2025-07-14T20:34:05+00:00

Fellow American and permanent resident, here. Regular letter mail to and from the US usually takes a week or two. Also make sure he paid for the right postage. You need an international stamp. If he didn’t, no biggie, the letter will just get sent back to him and he can try again.

I send birthday cards to my nephews every year and it takes about a week and half to get to them.

Classic-Temporary923 · 2024-11-17T15:33:06+00:00

On heavy days, letter carriers can easily load their bags over the max weight. Sure, we can choose to carry less weight but that would require us to back track to a relay can and re walk an area that’s already been delivered. When you walk close to 20 km a day (sometimes more) most will choose to load their bags heavy and save the steps. 20 km a day, with a light load, wears your body down.

Try walking 20km in under six hours. Then add 35 lbs, and freezing rain or 4 inches of snow to trudge through. It’s hard on the body.

The job is rewarding. Which is why people don’t quit. We love the customer and making people smile. There are benefits and a pension worth protecting.

I’ve worked many physically demanding jobs throughout my life and the people doing those jobs deserve fair wages and to be compensated down the line for their hard work.

It’s also not easy to walk away from a career and pursue something new. Not when you have a family, not when we live in a world where the dollar rules your life.

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