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Is it really as bad as you all say?

Well folks, tomorrow is my shadow day. I completed orientation and Academy is after shadow. I did call my PM and ask about needing my own vehicle and he assures me that they are providing me an LLV and I will not ever need my own vehicle. I asked him twice and even threw in a what if scenario and his answer was still "no you will not need your own vehicle". So I covered my a** and I wrote down the conversation day, time, etc.
I'm positive there will be obstacles to overcome along the way because all your shining examples are proof of that. HA! Hey, if nothing else, you have all provided so many awful scenarios that I would be hard pressed to be surprised or shocked by anything I run into. And yet, I still remain hopeful.
 
It seems like you have a great attitude and a can do approach, you will do just fine! (y)

Just remember that there will be some very trying times and frustrating days! When these occur think of all the rest of us that have survived being an RCA. Than take a look around and witness some of your coworkers that are the most unworthy, useless examples of employees and tell yourself that if they can do it, -- - - -hang in there you can also.
 
JFT -- " I did call my PM and ask about needing my own vehicle and he assures me that they are providing me an LLV and I will not ever need my own vehicle. I asked him twice and even threw in a what if scenario and his answer was still "no you will not need your own vehicle". "

-- Not to be skeptical, but would the PM put that in writing? Just remember, if a route provided vehicle ( LLV ) breaks down or is unavailable ( gone to the shop ), manglement can request you provide a POV, but you can politely say "NO!".

-- Do other routes in the office have LLV's? Being provided an LLV might be the source of ill feelings among the other RCA's

"you have all provided so many awful scenarios that I would be hard pressed to be surprised or shocked by anything I run into."

-- Please don't ever underestimate what manglement might do!!

-- Keeping such a positive attitude will be a big help in dealing with the RCA position.

-- Best out luck and keep us in the loop.
 
Dress cool and comfortable, it's bloody warm in the back of those vehicles. Take some fruit and a large jug of water. Do not wear heavy jeans, you will be miserably hot.

Uuhhmm, I should say...not like stripper comfortable. We've had a few. Just lightweight shirt and long shorts or lightweight pants.
 
Sandygirl said:
Do you think for a millisecond that when you were a newbie some more experienced carrier didn't think you were a hatchling about to be swooped up by a seagull? Really? the Post Office is NOT the only place where people work that some of the "newbies" don't make it. I once saw a college graduate stay on the job for 2 weeks and bail...… and then had 4 years of student loans to repay. It happens everyday in every occupation, NOT just RCA's. Jobs are a "fit" for people, they don't always know going in what it is all about, then they learn, they either stay or leave, it is nothing more than finding what you personality and life style can handle. Trial and error, such as life, its not about being eaten by a predator, its about how do we know what it truly is unless we experience it for ourselves, then if we know it is not a fit, why would we do it for years and years???
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Its probably a safe bet that the turnover rate for new RCA's is much higher than many other jobs out there.
 
JFT said:
Well folks, tomorrow is my shadow day. I completed orientation and Academy is after shadow. I did call my PM and ask about needing my own vehicle and he assures me that they are providing me an LLV and I will not ever need my own vehicle. I asked him twice and even threw in a what if scenario and his answer was still "no you will not need your own vehicle". So I covered my a** and I wrote down the conversation day, time, etc.
I'm positive there will be obstacles to overcome along the way because all your shining examples are proof of that. HA! Hey, if nothing else, you have all provided so many awful scenarios that I would be hard pressed to be surprised or shocked by anything I run into. And yet, I still remain hopeful.
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Best of luck! Were you able to find out if you will be required to deliver Amazon on sundays and holidays? 'll
 
Sandygirl said:
Do you think for a millisecond that when you were a newbie some more experienced carrier didn't think you were a hatchling about to be swooped up by a seagull? Really? the Post Office is NOT the only place where people work that some of the "newbies" don't make it. I once saw a college graduate stay on the job for 2 weeks and bail...… and then had 4 years of student loans to repay. It happens everyday in every occupation, NOT just RCA's. Jobs are a "fit" for people, they don't always know going in what it is all about, then they learn, they either stay or leave, it is nothing more than finding what you personality and life style can handle. Trial and error, such as life, its not about being eaten by a predator, its about how do we know what it truly is unless we experience it for ourselves, then if we know it is not a fit, why would we do it for years and years???
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Smart college grad - the affect on one's health coupled with far better compensation in the private sector is the proof.
 
Good luck. Its going to seem like complete sensory overload.
Go back to whatever tricks you used to learn in school for memorization. It sounds like you'll be left to one route for now, so try to learn that case. I duplicate set of "casing stickers" to take home and study might be helpful. Will send you a little message/email with a couple tricks that helped me.
 
csparks said:
Good luck. Its going to seem like complete sensory overload.
Go back to whatever tricks you used to learn in school for memorization. It sounds like you'll be left to one route for now, so try to learn that case. I duplicate set of "casing stickers" to take home and study might be helpful. Will send you a little message/email with a couple tricks that helped me.
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Thank you!
 
Hello there.

I completed RCA Academy yesterday. I really had a great instructor. I think I got really lucky with that. I was able to ask questions about everything and she was very knowledgeable and if she didn't know something she emailed the higher ups to get an answer. My instructor has been a carrier for over 20 years. I also did my shadow day and I have a good understanding of how hard this job will be. My shadow day lasted 10 hours and I was actually grateful for that. I like to experience what can and does go wrong so I can learn from the experience.

Finding this site before Academy and reading through all the posts and info has been a tremendous help for me. I'm really able to sift through all the Bull$!%$ and get to the bottom line much easier. I hope other "newbies" find this information useful.

Next week is OJT (on the job training) and payday! Looking forward to getting to work and making some money.

I'm still hopeful!
 
Please keep posting of your journey... and, at some point, answer the question you posed as the title of this thread... preferably after you've had a solo run or 3... :oops:
 
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JFT -- " My instructor has been a carrier for over 20 years. If she didn't know something she emailed the higher ups to get an answer."

-- Honestly, that is a bit unsettling.

"Next week is OJT (on the job training) and payday! Looking forward to getting to work and making some money."

-- Now to the actual way the USPS operates!

-- Don't forget your first 5 pay periods are paid for ACTUAL TIME.

-- Keep a log at home with day, date, route worked, report and leaving time. Deduct any time for breaks. You get 30 ( unpaid ) minutes for lunch each day. Once you are on your own on the route, fill in the "Lunch" column of the 4240 in ink! With the time taken or a ZERO if you didn't. Manglement has been caught entering time in that column.
 
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