Just don't understand......

gotstamps · Feb 21, 2023

mail1000 said:
I just dont want to go digging for a dolly -thats just me-not to say in the future if I stay I will not get one...who knows about the future anymore with the postal service-I take day by day-and NOTHING surprises me anymore!

Most days I can place mine in the sidestep in my LLV or behind my seat if needed. No digging required.

Rt2mailman · Feb 21, 2023

Wouldn’t use of a dolly be a reoccurring duty that could be paid under miscellaneous during this mini count. Maybe everyone could be happy using it that way while getting paid to do it. I think I see a show of hands from the sore back crowd.

Locs · Feb 22, 2023

KDM said:
Then do it the hard way then, you get paid to deliver packages it's up to you how you carry it. I know rrecs has people on edge but our current eval isn't based on rrecs.

Haygrrl · Feb 22, 2023

gotstamps said:
It takes less time to just deliver with my dolly than to write up a 3849 & NOT get the door-delivery credit. It takes maybe 2 seconds max to flip it open/closed & my arms & back thank me.

Who bought it?..supplied it?..you didnt mention loading it and onloading it,repositioning it etc..again, as I've said earlier,the system is designed to nickel and dime us..I'm not giving them one more dime..and I'll write it up..my neck and back thank ME

Haygrrl · Feb 22, 2023

rural said:
Awesome, and making the best of it is a life kind of thing. Most of us are not dealt the top hand, but we make the best of it. We all make our own choices, and live with the outcomes. Glad things worked out for you KDM.

Like I said...trade off

Haygrrl · Feb 22, 2023

And rrecs doesn't give you credit to supply or use the thing..if you want to work for free..go ahead

Haygrrl · Feb 22, 2023

Windindaface said:
With RRECS you are awarded a time allowance for item shuffle on the route based on the # of items received for the day.

If they put a barcode on that dolly,I'll use it

Haygrrl · Feb 22, 2023

rural said:
WOW WOW, you really want to compare delivering mail with being in the military/WAR for many of us? A trade off discussion..... Everyone who joins the military expects the possibilities of combat. And many of us have that experience, AND everything that goes along with the experience. I stayed with the military because I wanted to, you stayed with the USPS, you were not forced. You really wanna USPS vs military?

Yup...I really do...you volunteered..right?
The post was about working for free...js...I stay bc I love my job..not who I work for...and that goes for most govt officials these days

Haygrrl · Feb 22, 2023

rural said:
Not saying you owe me anything, but you chose this job Blahblahblah (your words), you were not drafted. Now you wanna complain about your choice?

The post was about working for free..time is $$$..work for free..I could care less

rural · Feb 22, 2023

Haygrrl said:
Yup...I really do...you volunteered..right?
The post was about working for free...js...I stay bc I love my job..not who I work for...and that goes for most govt officials these days

Surprised you are complaining since you "love your job"? I personally am grateful and appreciate the job, and everything that goes with it. But then again I have a choice and choose not to be negative. Good luck to you.

Gotrope · Feb 22, 2023

Haygrrl said:
Who bought it?..supplied it?..you didnt mention loading it and onloading it,repositioning it etc..again, as I've said earlier,the system is designed to nickel and dime us..I'm not giving them one more dime..and I'll write it up..my neck and back thank ME

Usps bought my folding dolly.

rural · Feb 22, 2023

Haygrrl said:
Who bought it?..supplied it?..you didnt mention loading it and onloading it,repositioning it etc..again, as I've said earlier,the system is designed to nickel and dime us..I'm not giving them one more dime..and I'll write it up..my neck and back thank ME

If you need and bought a dolly, couldn't you claim it on your taxes as a business expense?

Definition - An expense that meets the definition of ordinary and necessary for business purposes can be expensed and, therefore, is tax-deductible.

hockey94 · Feb 22, 2023

rural said:
If you need and bought a dolly, couldn't you claim it on your taxes as a business expense?

Definition - An expense that meets the definition of ordinary and necessary for business purposes can be expensed and, therefore, is tax-deductible.

For most ppl your itemized deductions will be less than the standard deduction so you would not claim the purchase of a dolly as a deduction.

The tax laws were changed in 2017 so the use of itemized deductions for us regular ppl do not come into play for the most part.

rural · Feb 22, 2023

hockey94 said:
For most ppl your itemized deductions will be less than the standard deduction so you would not claim the purchase of a dolly as a deduction.

The tax laws were changed in 2017 so the use of itemized deductions for us regular ppl do not come into play for the most part.

Hmmm interesting, but I'm sure you bought other items for your work as well (gloves, shoes, clothing, etc.... just can't be used for non work), gotta be worth the deduction. It's a worthwhile discussion....... thanks for info

Maybe it's a mute point, but for 30 to 50 bucks you can buy a foldable dolly. Does it make your job easier? Does it help service your customers? Work smart not hard.

neciat · Feb 22, 2023

My office purchased four pretty nice heavy duty hand trucks. On any given day, two or three of them go to the street on any given route(s) and the clerks will use one occasionally in house. I cited safety and this from the 603 ;
142.3 Equipment and Supplies
The USPS supplies all additional necessary equipment, supplies, and forms.

Wasn't an issue at all and we are not an Amazon office either. However, we still have plenty of customers that just have to order 15 cases of bottled water, or the 7 boxes of dog food for their chihuahua , and all of the furniture for their homes because as we all know all too well, there aren't any stores at all whatsoever here in town.

gotstamps · Feb 22, 2023

Haygrrl said:
Who bought it?..supplied it?..you didnt mention loading it and onloading it,repositioning it etc..again, as I've said earlier,the system is designed to nickel and dime us..I'm not giving them one more dime..and I'll write it up..my neck and back thank ME

I bought my own although my PM also purchased some. Those are bigger & more bulky.
AM Loading it is in Loading Time. PM unloading is in the EOS
Again, the sheer wear & tear of trying to “lug” all those.

Haygrrl · Feb 23, 2023

gotstamps said:
I bought my own although my PM also purchased some. Those are bigger & more bulky.
AM Loading it is in Loading Time. PM unloading is in the EOS
Again, the sheer wear & tear of trying to “lug” all those.

Again...if they buy it,I'll use it..Philly district flat out refused..fir now..once in a while, those packages stay and my back thanks me
Glad you have room.

FrozenToes · Feb 23, 2023

Haygrrl said:
Again...if they buy it,I'll use it..Philly district flat out refused..fir now..once in a while, those packages stay and my back thanks me
Glad you have room.

Stop.

Bringing back the nightmares. Feel sorry for those still out there dealing with this.

csparks · Feb 23, 2023

Haygrrl said:
Again...if they buy it,I'll use it..Philly district flat out refused..fir now..once in a while, those packages stay and my back thanks me
Glad you have room.

Gut wrenching. Surely you have no worries in RRECs? Seriously, thats probably more than a UPS driver would do in a day, plus you are delivering mail, and doing all your own sorting and loading.

I had a small bag of sugar in the back of POV Tues. (don't ask) and actually took it out to make sure I could stuff all the boxes for second half of the route.

gotstamps · Feb 23, 2023

Haygrrl said:
Again...if they buy it,I'll use it..Philly district flat out refused..fir now..once in a while, those packages stay and my back thanks me
Glad you have room.

The ones my PM bought wouldn’t fit in that mess. Mine fits up front behind my seat or in the Step-well.