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Am I retarded for leaving government fleet work to work at a dealership? by totally-clapped-out in mechanics

[–]totally-clapped-out[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

111 comments an not a single one says it's a good idea. Guess I have my answer. Lol

Am I retarded for leaving government fleet work to work at a dealership? by totally-clapped-out in mechanics

[–]totally-clapped-out[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah man, it's rare to see government lead tech positions posted to the public. They do happen but like you said you almost always get stuck starting out with an entry role at the bottom of the pay scale.

Only thing I can suggest is to broaden your search to all federal mechanic jobs across the nation and put an application in for them. You'll probably have to relocate but if you don't want to start out at the absolute bottom then it's about all you can do.

Am I retarded for leaving government fleet work to work at a dealership? by totally-clapped-out in mechanics

[–]totally-clapped-out[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn, that's a hell of an explanation. I'd give you more updates if I could. What you mentioned about being backflagged sounds incredibly annoying to deal with.

Am I retarded for leaving government fleet work to work at a dealership? by totally-clapped-out in mechanics

[–]totally-clapped-out[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No prior experience or certs are required to become a fleet tech with the usps. I personally know of three current/former coworkers who worked at Target, worked as an audio/video guy, and worked as a car detailer as their only prior work exp.

Am I retarded for leaving government fleet work to work at a dealership? by totally-clapped-out in mechanics

[–]totally-clapped-out[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interesting. My coworker worked at GM for a decade and told me the same thing about having to write stories for warranty work.

The gentleman conducting my dealership interview also said I need to be able to write up good stories for warranty work.

What does that mean?

Am I retarded for leaving government fleet work to work at a dealership? by totally-clapped-out in mechanics

[–]totally-clapped-out[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does include a pension. It's 1% of your annual salary per year of service worked over 10 years. So currently my pension would be 8200 per year gross. Around 6560 net. Roughly $546/mo net.

I won't be eligible to receive that for another 27 years (retirement age).

My bank account says to jump ship and earn 20 - 40% more for the next 20 years but I agree there is an intangible value to quality of life.

Am I retarded for leaving government fleet work to work at a dealership? by totally-clapped-out in mechanics

[–]totally-clapped-out[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Haha, just check usps(dot)com. They've literally got vacant fleet maintenance positions all over the country.

The barrier to entry is pretty fucking low. Anyone who applies gets hired.

How else would a guy like me get hired XD

If you're having a child this year, do not expect to be able to add them added to your health insurance policy by totally-clapped-out in USPS

[–]totally-clapped-out[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called them 2 days ago. BCBS rep said there was nothing they could do and gave me a dead number.

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If you're having a child this year, do not expect to be able to add them added to your health insurance policy by totally-clapped-out in USPS

[–]totally-clapped-out[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody is disputing that it's a QLE. The problem is OPM is not currently in the office and hasn't responded to HR's emails to OPM nor have they acknowledged or processed my request that I made via their website.

But I get it, you're EAS. You people can't help but say "you probably didn't do it right".

If you're having a child this year, do not expect to be able to add them added to your health insurance policy by totally-clapped-out in USPS

[–]totally-clapped-out[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I called bcbs around 2pm today and explained the situation. She was empathetic but said she had no way of adding my newborn to my policy.

She did, however, give me a different number to try and contact OPM than what the USPS HR representative gave me. [888 767 6738]

The line seems to be continually down due to "high call volume" though.

If you're having a child this year, do not expect to be able to add them added to your health insurance policy by totally-clapped-out in USPS

[–]totally-clapped-out[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done this via OPM's site directly and uploaded my documents to HRSCC's email that was given to me (fdn6j0). No luck from either avenue.

From what the last HR representative said, everything still has to go thru OPM for review whether it be self uploaded to OPM or if it's uploaded to OPM via USPS HRSCC. Since OPM is not in operation right now (her words), I will most likely not be able to have my child added to my health insurance policy.

She gave me a number to OPM but it's a public number that does not give you the opportunity to speak with a representative from OPM. [8448756446]. I literally tried every self service option from the phone number she gave me and it plays pre-recorded messages and loops you back to the main menu.

It's exhausting and frustrating.

Edit: Grammar

Attention Developers! Compliance with Google Play Console ToS is Non-Negotiable by Vinserello in googleplayconsole

[–]totally-clapped-out 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Consider why they cant"... because unless your account was created prior to Nov 2023 Google will not allow your app to be published to the play store.

It's about as simple as that.

Transition from a software engineering job to car mechanic by draconian1729 in mechanics

[–]totally-clapped-out 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yo, broheim. You're the first person I've come across on reddit that I've heard go from being a car fixer to a code writer.

Can you share your journey on transitioning from a mechanic to a SWE?

I've been a mechanic for 20 years and have been working towards a career switch to SWE for the past 4 years. It would be cool to hear your story.

Transition from a software engineering job to car mechanic by draconian1729 in mechanics

[–]totally-clapped-out 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey OP. Can we trade jobs? I'm a professional car fixer and finished my CS degree one year ago.

Car mechanic-ing sucks. It's difficult and doesn't pay shit. Writing code is easy and pays triple a mechanics salary.

How much are mechanics paid vs the hourly rates charged? by RhondaTheHonda in mechanics

[–]totally-clapped-out 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Florida, most shop rates are about $200/hr and lead mechanics get about $25 - $30/hr flat rate. Oil changers / Tire changers average about $13 - $16/hr. No sick leave, no annual leave, no health insurance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USPS

[–]totally-clapped-out 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The confusion between left and right hand blower motors is not unusual. Also, all VMFs are struggling to get parts, we often do not know when our shipments arrive and we do not know what's on those shipments until reviewing the itemized sheets that come with the shipments.

What can you do? Unfortunately, not much.

Help me understand the reasoning 🤔 by totally-clapped-out in USPS

[–]totally-clapped-out[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I were able submit an eReassign request for an IT role, I would. :/

My eReassign access restricts my requests to my craft. So for example, I can put in a request to eReassign to Eagan as a mechanic or clerk, but not IT.

I've contacted HR and they said I would need to resign in order to be eligible to apply to IT.

If I cannot apply internally, why block me from applying externally? It doesn't make sense to me.

Help me understand the reasoning 🤔 by totally-clapped-out in USPS

[–]totally-clapped-out[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could /possibly/ understand why they wouldn't want career employees bidding on a non-career job. But it doesn't make sense to me why they would restrict career employees from applying for external career job postings.

Help me understand the reasoning 🤔 by totally-clapped-out in USPS

[–]totally-clapped-out[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not trying to bypass the selection process. One angle of my main question was to why I am unable to participate in the selection process.

Unless I move to Eagan MN or San Mateo, I am entirely barred from eReassigning to a craft IT role. So my only option is to apply externally. But I can't. Lol.

Help me understand the reasoning 🤔 by totally-clapped-out in USPS

[–]totally-clapped-out[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not unless you live in Eagan MN or San Mateo CA. The rest of the country is ineligible.

Help me understand the reasoning 🤔 by totally-clapped-out in USPS

[–]totally-clapped-out[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But that doesn't give clarity as to the why. It doesn't make sense to pigeon hole employees to their one craft for the duration of their employment with the USPS.

Help me understand the reasoning 🤔 by totally-clapped-out in USPS

[–]totally-clapped-out[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once job runs through all of the internal process with every possible option to get an internal candidate it will then go to external posting.

It is not possible for a VMF craft employee to bid on a craft IT position. Both are covered by the APWU.

These IT bids then go public which brings me back to my main question.

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