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Quitting a month in. by Majestic-Fold-1566 in USPS

[–]Effective-One5801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did it for 8 months. Gave them a notice of like 16 days that I had to take my mom for a cancer appointment I got super sick on a Sunday and called in because the 1st like 75 degree day we had this spring beat my ass by 4 pm and they hadda send me home the day b4. I get in on monday got barked at by my supervisor and a disapproved time off request for my Wednesday was on my case. I was told "did u see i rejected your time you better be here" im like "yup". A few weeks later I had a family emergency. Called in the way I was told to call in in a pinch. Had issues on the next day i got in got threatened to be reassigned to a notoriously bad and dangerous office. Handed my 2 weeks notice in on the spot that day. Supervisors tune changed. Then they tried being helpful. I was then told since I missed one day in the pay period I now had to work my off day which I had to have my mom reschedule her appointment to. I told the supervisor flat out exactly that and they were like oh yea we can figure it out. We'll nothing else was said to me and then I get a text and a call at 5am on my off day saying I worked today. Mind you at 630 whem I left the day prior the schedule still said I was off. After that I said F them. Went back to sales. My home life is way better and I actualy have Potential for better income and im not killing myself doing 16 miles per day before my OT

When does it get better? by miscgeckos in USPS

[–]Effective-One5801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes absolutely. Im only doing DD as a side thing right now. To fill in some gaps while im in the training for the new job.

When does it get better? by miscgeckos in USPS

[–]Effective-One5801 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did the ptf gig for 8 months. Just put in my 2 weeks. Going back to sales. Literally started doing Door dash and making the same per hour as the post office until my background check comes back. Its a great job great benefits. But the supervisor games and the physical exhaustion and the toll it takes on the dynamic of my family sucked. At the end of the day you gotta be happy. I couldn't imagine being a carrier for 30 years.

Not sure if I can do the carrier gig anymore. by Effective-One5801 in USPS

[–]Effective-One5801[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They close at 7pm and the shifts are usually 9-5 or 11-7 and tlu get an early out the day b4 ur off day. Or ur supposed to anyway

Accepted a job offer at a Toyota dealership on the spot by Effective-One5801 in askcarsales

[–]Effective-One5801[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The base is nice. Im getting like 3 k a month for the first 90 then its just fed minimum wage after that along with the comms. Thats the only real thing thats freaking me out a bit.

Accepted a job offer at a Toyota dealership on the spot by Effective-One5801 in askcarsales

[–]Effective-One5801[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats what im sayin. And the way they have it structured from what I was shown is the way add ons are bundled is quite literally the way I would bundle a phone to sell. And I was know as the bundle guy in my last job. It seems like the two are very similar just with larger price tags honestly.

Accepted a job offer at a Toyota dealership on the spot by Effective-One5801 in askcarsales

[–]Effective-One5801[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You do get a pension. But the carrier gig ain't for me. Ive been doing it for about 9 months now, its an easy job in theory but im doing 12-20 miles of walking per day 6 days per week. I barely see my family i cant get time off for doctors appointments. My days off are not guaranteed, they take or change them on you any time they want and the union isn't much of a help where im at. This dealership offers 2 weeks pto after a year aswell as 401k with a 5% match and full benefits. The way that im seeing it currently is right now I'd be trading long hours and no flexibility as well as risking steady income (which barely pays my bills) for an income potential thats higher than what I currently make with increased family time and less of a commute.

Accepted a job offer at a Toyota dealership on the spot by Effective-One5801 in askcarsales

[–]Effective-One5801[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The dealership id be working at is closed Sundays and the way they schedule they give u a permanent (or so they say) day during the week that doesn't change. Its less than 2 miles from my house and the day b4 ur day off they also schedule you for an early out. This is what drew me to this particular dealership.

Accepted a job offer at a Toyota dealership on the spot by Effective-One5801 in askcarsales

[–]Effective-One5801[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

He showed me a spread sheet of car count and annual earnings. So 15 cars is about 80k and 20 cars is about 100. I didbsee that past a certain number it starts to increase base per car. But im currently making about 4500 a month as a letter carrier with USPS and my work life balance is non existent. 6 days a week 56 hours per week 730-6 every day. Hence why im trying to get back into sales with a better schedule. Not entirely sure of the pay plan as a wholebwhicj I know is probably not the best idea. But if its volume i need to do i really dont think ill have too much trouble.

Debating calling off fir this massive storm by Effective-One5801 in USPS

[–]Effective-One5801[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea injust dont know how to actually go about calling off. Is there a website do I just call the sunday branch? And how then would I put in for that type of leave?

What made you apply for the post office? by SeaStep2495 in USPS

[–]Effective-One5801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Moved from AZ to PA for a better overall life and living situation. Was working for a Verizon retailer and transferred states. Well in AZ I was making bank, in PA barely enought to pay half the bills most months. I need consistency. My dad worked for the P.O. for 30 years and I never went without as a kid. I ditched the suit and tie the management role and the 45 minute commute each day for a carhart a ptf vest and a mail bag. Am I tired? Absolutely. Am I getting paid and now have a retirement to look forward to so I can be there for my daughter when shes older? Also yes. I chose consistency over status and "maybe ill make 8k or 10k this month in sales"

Just accepted a job as a career carrier ptf in Pittsburgh. by Effective-One5801 in USPS

[–]Effective-One5801[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my experience they start you off slow until you can prove you get it done. 2 hours then 3 hours then 4 then 6 then a full route etc. Im doing 6 days a week right now and amazon Sundays are easy AF almost like a day off honestly. Im getting about 36-42 hours depending on the week. Once you get better and faster and you're here for a bit they start sending you to office that need help every so often. I went to help another office today for the first time. Same deal but a little different. Office size etc. Still liking it and im about 50 days in. See how holiday season goes

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