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Maynard854 OP t1_j4snk6m wrote

Reply to comment by hudsoncider in Everyone and their brother is hiring, but where can I find them? by Maynard854

And that’s the other struggle. The last seven years, I’ve been a rural mail carrier and I am stumped on any transferable skills I’ve picked up.

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Hell_Camino t1_j4tb3wj wrote

Here’s a list of ten skills and qualifications that you have:

Strong knowledge of rural roads and navigation.

Familiarity with postal regulations and procedures.

Good time management and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and make decisions on the job.

Good physical fitness and stamina to handle the demands of the job.

Strong customer service skills and ability to interact with the public.

Basic computer skills and ability to use technology to track deliveries.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Ability to work in all weather conditions and drive in a variety of terrains.

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wheelmoney83 t1_j4tnxjn wrote

It’s a shame what the mail service has become. It used to be a very respectable job. Heck look into banks, I know tellers starting at $21-$26/hr

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o08 t1_j4t7mil wrote

Work for fed ex.

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whys0brave t1_j4uw6gm wrote

Pretty positive UPS pays way more than FedEx. Not sure what FedEx gets but all UPS drivers make Over 6 figures after 4 years

Edit: not sure what FedEx gets because it's an entirely different system where rich people buy routes and trucks for FedEx delivery and then subcontract out the work to people willing to do it and pay them less than it's worth. Meanwhile UPS is a single system and a union with negotiation power.

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MoosinAround18 t1_j4x904p wrote

I work at FedEx. Some are making $2000 a week others $800 a week. Depends on the contract.

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whys0brave t1_j4y6lpk wrote

Over 400K a year as a driver delivering packages for a single route?

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whys0brave t1_j4uw0or wrote

Oh honey working in a restaurant is WAYYYYY better than being a rural mail carrier. Yes, I've been a rural mail carrier. I've also worked for UPS and I've worked in restaurants/hospitality for 15 years.

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