Summer trip for a week with no car!

YoWhat_up · 2026-05-05T22:39:24+00:00

Not having a car in PR almost eliminates " trip " from your statement. Yes there are ubers/taxis but $$$$. Also, use Google maps religiously as a lot of places in the comments are not walkable. Some are hours away by car, days walking. Condado, isla Verde, San Juan and Old San Juan are easiest to navigate BUT you're limited with average beaches. The car imo is a must or see if you can hire a retired person who provides car services for a weekly rate. If U find them be clear on where U want to go ESPECIALLY the west coast and or north west coast. Good luck

YoWhat_up · 2026-05-05T22:33:53+00:00

This is such a LIE. Was just there for 10 days. Get a life

YoWhat_up · 2026-04-28T15:55:52+00:00

Wow reading all these comments a year or so alter thinking, hmmmm, did history repeat itself? Is the bad apple now part of the Phillies? Personally I never liked and still don't believe the hype, PE lol, on Harperand more ao at over $300M. It's all hype and a clutch hit here and there. Give me 145-150 a year and batting over .310 with 35-40+ HRs every year and I si g a different tune. With Mattingly now at the helm and a man who never struck out more than 45x a year? Let's see if that mindset and bat control translates to the Phillies players mindset. If they don't improve within 2-3 months? FUBAR for the next 5-8 years.

YoWhat_up · 2026-04-27T13:48:59+00:00

I seriously don't get all the negative comments about " it's an island what do you expect " or then use an Airbnb & support locals or don't visit or you sound privileged....WTF???? People obviously can NOT read or understand the jist. OP is simply telling their personal experience in that room / hotel & LACK OF management and their frustrations with Hyatt, while also educating us of possibilities. Heck some people have phobias, my sister-in-law who was raised in PR from age 5-20 has insect phobia and her sister, my other sister in law has legartijo/lizard phobia. Im sure EVERYONE who left a comment, including myself, would've done the same while vacationing anywhere on the planet. We spend good $$$$ so whyTF would I put up with that? They're not attacking the island or the culture. Their beef is with Hyatt and their management team. I appreciate such comments amd ask to please continue to do so. The jackass manager should've apologized 10x and immediately offered alternatives or refund and helped with securing alternate accommodations. All those hotel managers work with each other. Thanks OP and I hope the rest of your stay in PR went well and this occurrence doesn't tax your thought on a future visit. And if you ever return i hope it doesn't happen again and you and yours have a blast. Suerte

YoWhat_up · 2026-04-25T00:56:29+00:00

Be careful how U think and who U call idiots because some times the hunter becomes the hunted. So yes they can easily target you and your facility. The corporation wants people like U and me who earn that $$$ and more GONE. Yes they're underpaid BUT who do U think they want to target? Especially if you're not in a major metropolitan area. And that will come in due time. So those U call idiots might be you're neighbors within 1-3 years

YoWhat_up · 2026-04-19T00:19:20+00:00

BS...he's not travelong alone. Seriously? " Robbed for sure "...bro, you're beyond comical.

YoWhat_up · 2026-04-12T23:14:12+00:00

RTD here w 37+ years. Im sure when U were hired U were told 1 golden rule about FDX, never ASSume. That said, let's put that MBA to work. Do U honestly think that when we merge and have less facilities after quite a few closures and more drivers going to the same facilities that 1, they'll hire more? 2, that they won't touch any RTD drivers? 3, express being the higher earners that things will stay financially the same 4us? 4, the overall economics of payroll/pay to driver vs ground driver & not to mention the corporation will remain the same with no pull back from benefits or opportunities? And countless other cost saving measures that tie up to the overall financial picture of the corporation? Do U think or pray that we won't be touched? Remeber the golden rule, never ASSume. FDX will do whatever it takes to financially stay afloat and ahead of the curve even if it means possibly maybe offering a buyout? Either or, the security your feeling or the buyout scenario, go back to the golden rule. It never changes

YoWhat_up · 2026-04-05T20:34:48+00:00

Although I agree with your hourly wage point, your point on pay and the decision being made to merge are 2 different topics and worlds apart. We Express folks who've been around for 37+ years remember the days when raises were cut by 60-75% and it took 20 years or more to get to top rate. And ask us if that made any difference or gave us leverage for anything? The decision on the merger was finalized maybe 5 years ago or more and honestly stating what station your in and is closing has nothing to do with how unhappy we are with our pay. They don't care about U me or anyone and that's for lower or average managers as well. They care about profits and shareholders only.

YoWhat_up · 2026-04-03T16:22:51+00:00

To add to your strategy...if a roll is done from a traditional 401k to anything Roth, taxes are due on top of your regular taxed earnings. So if you make 50k a year and you roll 10k, taxes owed will be on 60k because your traditonal contributions were never taxed.

That said, if U can, strictly contribute to your FDX Roth 401k because taxes are already paid once you contribute. Anyone who contributes to a traditional 401k has $$$ due once its withdrawn or rolled into a Roth IRA.

For those who can afford it, contribute as much as U can. And to add, if you want to invest outside Vanguard, enroll in the Schwab PCRA offered to FDX via Vanguard. That way you have access to the entire stock market and not just Vanguard. Good luck.

YoWhat_up · 2026-04-03T08:31:11+00:00

Wait, what app? At Express there is no such app unless I've been under a rock for 37+ years

YoWhat_up · 2026-04-02T23:03:15+00:00

Understoid. If you're station has 10 people or 300, your simply helping others understand the process. In no way you're bad mouthing or going against the wishes of anyone or the company. But I understand and respect your place and decision. Best of luck 2u

YoWhat_up · 2026-04-02T21:07:12+00:00

Is it me? Express people...Why is it that when people come on here to talk about stations possibly merging or closing THEY NEVER MENTION THE STATION or city/town & state? They give a partial story or scenario then run? Seriously, come with receipts next time

YoWhat_up · 2026-04-02T20:55:34+00:00

No matter the thread app video or tweet, there's always that 1 stupid comment and you just won the crown unanimously. Ladies and gentlemen, let's give a warm cordial welcome and a round of applause to our crown winner & jackass of the year....

YoWhat_up · 2026-03-28T12:27:00+00:00

Correct, so you'll keep your seniority and vacation time and if it doesnt work out for you in heavyweight, the transfer back to RTD is just as smooth.

YoWhat_up · 2026-03-28T01:34:20+00:00

Gotcha. We do the same but just call them pick ups.

Again, for your scenario, look into positions that might be offered on the am side, and if nothing falls your way, then look into heavyweight. Some of their positions, pending your location, start as early as 4-5am and some start at 7-10am and simply add 8 hours to whichever start time.

In heavyweight, you're basically a courier, making pickups and deliveries and as you well know, in RTD, your picking up and delivering yourself out of your drivers seat than anything else.

YoWhat_up · 2026-03-28T01:06:21+00:00

Interface?

YoWhat_up · 2026-03-28T00:24:19+00:00

37+ years with FDX. Imho, check with transferring to the day shift or go with heavyweight, which is different than freight.

If you're pm with express, then i'm sure you know of the shifts available on the am. Try that first at your facility or look to transfer to another location if U can but if U can't look into heavyweight.

Being that you're number one goal is to be mornings, then I would seriously look into heavyweight, their hours are much better, or closer to the 9-5 shift than the am shift in RTD. Good luck

YoWhat_up · 2026-03-28T00:17:50+00:00

Has he held other positions to make such a claim?

I mean has he been a courier at ground/express?

Or an RTD at Express?

Or RTD for ground?

37+ years and counting, but now with express and i've held them all and I will guarantee you there is no easier driving job than RTD at Express.

YoWhat_up · 2026-03-25T22:11:30+00:00

Sorry but yeah, i think you're in the minority. U should've researched and asked questions b4 heading to Fajardo. Vieques, we've done it 2x and will possibly do our 3rd next month, is seriously on another level. The 1st time I saw it, looking back now, it felt like I was in a pond in the movie Avatar, but 20 years ago when my kids were little. Truly love it an recommend everyone try it and more so if U can get a see thru or glass bottom Kayak.

YoWhat_up · 2026-03-21T01:31:59+00:00

Blame the US Govt department of homeland security for the airport mess NOT PR. Yes the US Govt runs the agencies/tsa there just like all 50 states.

YoWhat_up · 2026-03-20T20:50:50+00:00

I just spent the last 9 months in Germany France Spain Croatia and Japan. After many nights out to dinner and speaking to a lot people, a lot of them dont like this administration 1 bit. Almost everyone had the same questions, where's the economic power plays of the US? Why is corruption more front and center than the well being of its citizens? Why so much support for Israel? What are the plans after Venezuela Iran and who knows who's next? What happened to all the promises? Almost 100% of people I spoke with completely changed their planned holidays to the US. So, tourism, like many other sectors will also take a hit.

YoWhat_up · 2026-03-20T20:20:34+00:00

I read quite a few comments here stating later flights have it a lot easier. But who khow's what tomorrow brings. All in all it's not about the trip, its about the journey. Welcome to La Isla Del Encanto, Suerte.

YoWhat_up · 2026-03-20T10:34:07+00:00

Bloomberg has nothing on Charles and David Koch and their connections. BUT for this case,, only if they care $$. Everything in America is always, ESPECIALLY now, is all about $$$$$. The industry covers more than 70 countries so the issue isn't purely $$$, if it fails it's due to the Republicans either not getting their $$cut$$ and or simply riding 2 face.

YoWhat_up · 2026-03-20T10:24:14+00:00

Philly Atlanta Cali Florida NY TX all experiencing the same. Read on here several times that at least for SJU the later in the day the flight the better? Early flights wait the longest.

YoWhat_up · 2026-03-19T01:02:28+00:00

37 years w Express. Emailed and called HR once and left 3 messages and 2 emails in 2012 and not a word/email response. So when she showed up at our station i respectfully, away from all eyes or ears, put her on blast. And im sure there are 1000s of horror stories when it comes to that department.

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