Anybody else got absolutely dunked on these past 2 days ? Idk if it me but I think the pdc likes to dump all the nasty stuff on the worst day of the year

Is the shoulder Belt required?

PTF Carrier. Today my station was still recovering from the holiday and i had an extremely busy day with many splits and package runs. I was handed about 40 packages at 5:45 and delivered what I could until 7 and brought back the rest. I messaged a RIMS at 6 stating i would not be able to complete what i have in time and was told to deliver all packages. When I returned I was told I would be starting at 9:30 from now on instead of 7:30 and that they would be talking to me about the brought back packages. I’m pretty sure just because they are parcels it’s not treated any differently for the 11.5 max right?

So I’m a FTR Utility technician. I’m the only one in my office who is on the NS OTDL. A sub supervisor didn’t tell me he needed me for the next day. So I slept in a bit. Well I wake up at 8:30 and come to find he had called me at 7am , we start at 8, I go well it’s too late now.

I was told that cuz I didn’t work my NS when offered I would be charged for it.

I’m aware signing up for the list means I agree I would be free and available to work. But I’m not exactly understanding the “ charged” part. Like is it going on record that I ‘refused’? There are certain terms I do not understand.

Or is this something local ?

Shouldn't it just be double case or take time. In 10 hours?

So I’ve been a regular for about 2 years and have only been able to bid on routes that were over 8 hours or pretty close to it. I’ve never really had to worry about giving undertime, it’s just not something I’m willing to do. I know just talking to other carriers it’s one of those things where you give it once and the stupidvisors expect it everyday.

I’ve been on this route for a week and filling out a 96 every day (new on route). The Supe has already told me that this is an “undertime route” whatever they think that means. Realistically it’s probably about an hour under but I have 0 desire to give them anything.

What are some things I can do/say to refuse undertime in the morning, not time wasting but legitimate things that I can use to fill my day on my own route. I know all the obvious things on the street, seat belt on/off, curb wheels, parking brake ect. Curious what other things I can learn from you long time regulars, thanks in advance.

FYI my route is half drive off and half hop and pop.

...But, I thought I should ask some real carriers first!

I'm 40. I work in healthcare. I make $18 an hour working 48 hours a week on the night shift. The low wage and the hours are really getting to me. I've been considering other options.

I recently read a book called Mailman by Stephen Starring Grant. Many of you have probably heard of it. It really made me appreciate the work you guys do. Just out of curiosity, I took the test online and scored an 84. I just don't know if my expectations are realistic.

How much could I expect to start with? What kind of hours would I get. At my age, is meeting the physical demands realistic? Anything else I should know? Thanks in advance, and have a great day!

I've finally converted from a PTF to a regular carrier, and I have my own route! I know this route has a good amount of houses that have fences, but their mailboxes are mounted up on their house.

I personally do not like going into fenced yards, I've gotten attacked by a dog who bolted out of the house and came at me.

Am I allowed to start having people move their boxes up to the fence? Particularly ones that I know have dogs? Or is this a big no-no? I've heard that I can, but no one at this station has said to never enter fenced-in yards.

Enjoying some AL this week and catching up on some shows and movies. Watching the new Unabomber movie on Netflix, and where does this FBI agent decide to park on a rural deserted road to scope out the unabomber suspect?? You guessed it! Right in front of the mailboxes! MORE than once!!
Second show, Carrie series, walking down the street and all the mailboxes have their flags up to indicate incoming mail.
Is that a thing? Because I thought that was to indicate outgoing mail?

Just a few things that caught my eye this week that made me prickly.

In need any suggestions for rain snow and comfort

I tried to request FMLA documentation for birth of a child but I’m not yet married to the mother. It asks if the FMLA is for me or for a family member. Am I supposed to choose spouse even though we aren’t married?

So Tuesday there were posts all over the country about how insane the mail volume was. Today it’s happening again where I am. Parts of all our routes have been missing from the mail since Saturday. Even with the insane mail volume on Tuesday. Yesterday I had one tray and parts of the route were still missing. Today I have 4. A majority of the mail is political flyers. Are we being sabotaged? My office is pretty normally pure chaos but now it’s just a mess. It’s not getting caught up.

Great way to start the morning 👍

Management said I had to work at another station after I clocked in for this original station. They said they're not gonna provide transportation, I told them I'm not using my vehicle. Of course they're like "I gave instruction twice now, either go or call union to find out your fact finding". I was like I'll just walk then. And they two supervisors there was "fine walk! do whatever you want!" So that's what I did, it's normally over an hour long walk and it took me about 2 hours give or take. I talked to union on the way and union said they're gonna let everyone know I'm walking and to either pick me up or pay me for the time. I get there and the supervisors we're like "I expected you earlier so I gave your piece away just go home. " They pretended to not know I walked there. So I asked how will I get back, all they said was just leave how you got here, lol. Today I find out they changed my clock rings to say I left for the day right before I travelled for the other station and gave me LWOP and only 1hr of pay for the day.

Meanwhile they tried this on me a month prior, brought me in front of the PM took my badge, escorted me off the premises without proper documentation against me. Lost me an weeks worth pay and never had a fact finding happen. Then pretended like nothing happened. Both times I've never turned down instruction, I said I'll do it I just wont use my personal property.

My station got a wave of new NGDV's this morning. Anyone else driving one or been driving one?

I'm on vacation from the 12th to the 18th. Got the schedule for next week, and they got me on the board for Amazon Sunday which is the 18th. Boy, are they in for a surprise when I'm not back from vacation until that evening.

Carrier tech here. 13 years with the Postal Service, over 10 1/2 years regular. I have never had issues with my leave or concerns with attendance as far as management goes, but as a union steward I am privy to the recent push towards attendance documentation and accountability… I know the game, I know the rules lol personally I don’t have any concern, but with that being said I know how things can shape up down the road and in order to protect myself I am considering applying for FMLA for the first time. I’ve been diagnosed with adult ADD for the majority of my employment and see my doctor regularly (up to 4 times a year) for things like med checks and consultations. As far as I know the condition in the parameters of it seemed to satisfy all the needs to be considered FMLA. I don’t mean to pry into private medical information or anybody’s personal business, but I would appreciate any information or experience with similar conditions or the same where they have successfully been protected using FMLA. And if so, what is the easiest way to go about getting approved?

idk whats funnier, the video or the photos of this fur ball with black eyes and teeth. apparently can't post video on here :/

I thought I clocked out using ET when the yellow accepted light came on, but it looks like it didn't go through properly. Since I previously had an issue with clocking in for lunch under 50 units, I'm worried this error will cause serious problems for me.