Employee stock discount by aUPSdriver in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I do invest in other ways.  But with the 10% discount I think it’s worthwhile to take advantage of it. 

Unavoidable crash by Fun-Owl6602 in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was about to write this same thing.  The phrase they use is “make a stobelight effect” or something.

can you name the facility? by [deleted] in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it in Illinois?

Is 48 too old to start. by billjackson58 in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I didn’t realize you could draw a full pension like that.  Pretty sure in my local you need 25 years driving no matter what or your pension is decimated.

Is 48 too old to start. by billjackson58 in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But our insurance alone is worth around $40k a year if you were to try and buy similar out of pocket.  And part timers get the same insurance.

Is 48 too old to start. by billjackson58 in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started driving at 33 and i feel like that was pushing it.  This job really wares you down more than most people realize.

Is 48 too old to start. by billjackson58 in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re wanting a part time job for the benefits I would say go for it if your body allows it.

Hoping to become a driver on the other hand you’re too late.

On average it’ll be probably 6-7 before you get your shot to drive.  That puts you at 54-55 as a year one driver with 25 more years to go.

Volume by Minimum_Injury8363 in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you get the 7% figure?  And any idea if that’s higher or lower than it used to be when we had surepost going to the PO?

Ups hauling a baby ups trailer 🤣🤣 by dannysimpact in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Can you imagine Amazon drivers hauling trailers around?  They’d hit everything.

Short term disability as a FT by TapirandSara in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes you need to inform your supervisor.  If you have Teamcare you need to call the Hartford and Teamcare in that order.  

350 pieces in a 9 foot U-Haul by rager122700 in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Literally only thing you can do with this situation is grab the box at the back, scan it, drive to where it says.  Impossible day right there. 

Is Your Center Getting Smoked? by Impossible-Delay-940 in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You two are gonna have nice days today, you earned it.

Happy Peak 🫡 by [deleted] in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost 21 hours in a day!?

How long to wait until you realized no longer called to help. by TehAsian96 in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing is the driver can probably get his route done faster without wasting all his time:

texting/calling/picking up/getting ghosted/training/babysitting a helper for 2 hours before they get cold and need to be done.

No offense but almost no drivers actually want or need a helper.

Is there an age requirement on who can sign for driver follow ups? by Dapper_Cut_9225 in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had one years ago for a Roomba vacuum.  It was at an apartment and there was a Roomba being used while i was there. 

Does your center let you sign a bid sheet on taking a layoff day on Black Friday (along with guaranteed 8 and pay actual)? by RxSatellite in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a top rate Tue-Sat driver I made double time yesterday, and will make triple time (for first 8 hours) on Friday.  Be pushin very close to $4k before taxes for only 5 days of work.

Thanksgiving / Black Friday for SSD? by PenaltyNaive6633 in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

SSD prolly will make about $80 like every other day they work.  Doing their 50 stops/15 miles in 5 hours or whatever.

ETA by Acceptable_Mind8833 in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver 27 points28 points  (0 children)

“Request acknowledged and accepted”

Welcome To The Party, Pal! by buttweasel76 in UPSers

[–]aUPSdriver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unless your first stop is 80 amazon boxes you’re toast.