I got a card in the mail about USPS hiring for positions. I always wanted to work for the post office! I checked out their website and the initial pay would definitely be less than I am making now, but I know they have more advancement opportunities than my current job.
In some ways I love my job, it's fun, the friendships I've made are great and the overtime can't be beat. Not to mention I've spent several thousand dollars investing in tools. However, it's a dead end job. I see guys that have been stuck there for their whole career and they are bitter and miserable. I don't want to be one of those guys. Plus, it is very hard work (not that I'm afraid of hard work), but I'm not a natural at this kind of work and it's hard for me to learn. I struggle a lot.
I don't know what to do. It seems like a no-brainer, because my company is always willing to hire people back. So I could try USPS and if it doesn't work out, just go back. I'm just afraid I won't be able to afford the pay cut, and I don't know how often they give raises or if there is any overtime.
Any advice?
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Is it? How so? (see I know nothing about it, it just sounds like a fun job)
I neighbor of mine retired from the navy at age 40, so he has that pension. Hired by the USPS, he fixes the equipment. Comfy job but no room for advancement since he is not in the old boy network,, you better believe that exists. Thing is he has a younger wife and 3 teens so the income he has is good enough to support the family. But no advancement. Supply chain jobs can lead you to other supply jobs in other industries.
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If you mean by fun the delivery of mail, I see the attraction there. But you and I would not get one of those jobs. Any vet or other Gov't worker has is line above us.
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From what I understand, it's hard to get hired. Do they still do the tests?
And delivering the mail isn't just putting it in the mail box.
I can understand wanting a less physical job. Unfortunately, we don't stay 20 something.
Whatever you do, I hope it brings you joy.
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And with all the electronic advancements, I
can see the postal service downsizing in the
very near future. The post offices in the
rural areas are cutting back on hours, and
days of delivery.
The only time they have an up-tick is around
Christmas. As for overtime, it rare and far
between.
The post office where my brother lives announced they were taking applications for the postal exam. He had to do a bunch of stuff before showing up, driving record, background check, etc. When he showed up on application day there were 4,500 people for 45 positions.
If you mean by fun the delivery of mail, I see the attraction there. But you and I would not get one of those jobs. Any vet or other Gov't worker has is line above us.
My cousin just got hired as a carrier about 6 months ago. She has never worked for the government and has no military experience. She loves her job.
I guess it depends on what you want? Is your goal to advance in a company, become managment, etc? Just because you dont' really advance in a particular job is not necessarily a drawback. Not everyone wants to be a manager. You say you make good money and get OT when you want it. A job isn't the be all of life. And, having a nice income allows you to enjoy your hobbies, travel, eat out, etc. and do the things you really enjoy doing. So, why is it necessary to advance then if that meets your financial needs and goals and you feel competent and happy in what you are doing?
On the other hand, you say the job is hard and comes hard to you. If it is physically demanding, then maybe it isn't something one could do for a lifetime. Or, if you struggle a lot, do you feel that you could get left behind. If so then maybe you would want to look
However, for the USPS, if you are leaving your job, you should be running TO something, rather than running FROM something. If you hadn't seen an ad, is the USPS something you have been thinking about before? I mean sorry but working for the USPS sounds like a hella boring job to me. I mean, not something i would want to do for most of my life. However, now that i am in my 50's, if it paid well and I could coast along, then yeah, ok. But, in my younger years, sounds like dull city. But, a job is a job and I respect that everyone has a job to do.
So, if your intent is to go TO the USPS and embrace that rather than leaving your job because you are tired of that, then go for it. However, if you really wish to leave your current job, then you should really think about what you would truly rather be doing than just jumping on the this. Just my thoughts and they may or may not really apply so only you can evaluate that.
When our warehouse closed down a couple of years ago, three of the employees (stockers and pickers) got jobs delivering mail immediately. They LOVE IT. One girl was even pregnant, they hired her and gave her maternity leave after only working there 4 months. A guy I went to school with started there at 18. He will retire in 4 years, at 50.
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Everyone I know who became a mail deliverer loves it. But there are also other jobs within the USPS besides delivery. And even though they are private owned, don't they have the great government benefits? Weigh the pros and cons. And it doesn't hurt to apply. Sometimes the best decisions are ones made for us.
