Saying Goodbye to the Post Office

[Beffannie]

Well, after almost 10 years at the Post Office (3.5 as a Regular), the end is near for me. I came home from work on 3/28 after my route went from a 41K to a 43J and started looking for a new job. I found an opening at a University nearby that offers decent pay but also a 95% tuition discount for me and my family. This school costs $40k/yr. I have 2 girls and just couldn't pass that up.
I had an interview 3 days ago and they offered me the job today. Giving the PO my 2 weeks tomorrow morning.

THANK YOU everyone here for all your help and support over the last few years. I learned so much from all of you. You all made me laugh when I needed it and answered all my crazy questions.
I'll still visit here every so often just to check in. Everyone stay safe out there.

-beffannie

 

[Worve]

Wish you the best on this new journey for you and yours. Congratulations doesn’t seem to cover it, but it is all I have to offer.

 

[neciat]

Good for you @Beffannie !!!!!! And taking care of your daughters is awesome. See there , I told you that you'll have good days and better days. Check in on us from time to time and let us know how well things are going for you and remember, because your experience with the PO, you still have much to offer to help others on here. CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!

 

[Beffannie]

Wish you the best on this new journey for you and yours. Congratulations doesn’t seem to cover it, but it is all I have to offer.

Thanks! It's been a crazy ride but I have no regrets. Met some of the best people I know at the PO.

 

[Beffannie]

Good for you @Beffannie !!!!!! And taking care of your daughters is awesome. See there , I told you that you'll have good days and better days. Check in on us from time to time and let us know how well things are going for you and remember, because your experience with the PO, you still have much to offer to help others on here. CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!

Thanks! You've been a wealth of knowledge for me on this journey. I won't be a stranger!

 

[mail1000]

Well, after almost 10 years at the Post Office (3.5 as a Regular), the end is near for me. I came home from work on 3/28 after my route went from a 41K to a 43J and started looking for a new job. I found an opening at a University nearby that offers decent pay but also a 95% tuition discount for me and my family. This school costs $40k/yr. I have 2 girls and just couldn't pass that up.
I had an interview 3 days ago and they offered me the job today. Giving the PO my 2 weeks tomorrow morning.

THANK YOU everyone here for all your help and support over the last few years. I learned so much from all of you. You all made me laugh when I needed it and answered all my crazy questions.
I'll still visit here every so often just to check in. Everyone stay safe out there.

-beffannie

Congrats and heartfelt to say yet many carriers nationwide are doing the same as you with this new system. All the best to you and your family.

 

[Gotrope]

Best wishes. I'm certain your USPS experience will come in handy in future patience levels

I always applaud anyone who overcomes fear of the unknown to improve themselves. Congrats!!

 

[jaymacgthree]

Congrats on moving up! What a terrific opportunity for you and also your family! Best wishes on your new endeavor!

 

[jsthere723]

Well, after almost 10 years at the Post Office (3.5 as a Regular), the end is near for me. I came home from work on 3/28 after my route went from a 41K to a 43J and started looking for a new job. I found an opening at a University nearby that offers decent pay but also a 95% tuition discount for me and my family. This school costs $40k/yr. I have 2 girls and just couldn't pass that up.
I had an interview 3 days ago and they offered me the job today. Giving the PO my 2 weeks tomorrow morning.

THANK YOU everyone here for all your help and support over the last few years. I learned so much from all of you. You all made me laugh when I needed it and answered all my crazy questions.
I'll still visit here every so often just to check in. Everyone stay safe out there.

-beffannie

Happy for you . I wish you best of luck from bottom of my heart

 

[Tired carrier]

I retired nearly three years ago and I’ve always told everyone who is still young enough to start a new career, get out now. Don’t waste your life with these losers. The ship is sinking so don’t go down with it.

 

[Pween]

Congrats! That sounds like the absolute best choice for you and your family. I'll be behind you soon, metaphorically speaking.

This job is bad enough with a good boss, but the past year with a bad one sent me to the edge, and with impending route cuts in our office it will be the last push I need. 48k for the last 5 years of being regular and never 2080 issues, most of year I pull under 40/wk. A cut to 43k will knock 12k off my income and take 5-8 years (depending on growth) just to get back to what I make now and that would then be the top. No thanks.

Going to be self employed, taking my time to get myself 99% situated which will take most of the remaining year, but with this prep work I hope to be fully ready to go. hoping to give my notice right about during the rise of the peak season.

 

[saxman52]

Well, after almost 10 years at the Post Office (3.5 as a Regular), the end is near for me. I came home from work on 3/28 after my route went from a 41K to a 43J and started looking for a new job. I found an opening at a University nearby that offers decent pay but also a 95% tuition discount for me and my family. This school costs $40k/yr. I have 2 girls and just couldn't pass that up.
I had an interview 3 days ago and they offered me the job today. Giving the PO my 2 weeks tomorrow morning.

THANK YOU everyone here for all your help and support over the last few years. I learned so much from all of you. You all made me laugh when I needed it and answered all my crazy questions.
I'll still visit here every so often just to check in. Everyone stay safe out there.

-beffannie

RRECS made me retire. It's a crazy, unfair, deeply flawed system. The first carriers to have Amazon screamed and hollered for a new method of counting, and this disaster was the result.

 

[nlsal209]

I’ll be here till they turn off the lights!

 

[Beffannie]

Congrats and heartfelt to say yet many carriers nationwide are doing the same as you with this new system. All the best to you and your family.

I told the supervisor this morning my last day is 4/25. He was cool about it and said "you won't be the only one to leave, I'm sure".

 

[Beffannie]

Best wishes. I'm certain your USPS experience will come in handy in future patience levels

I always applaud anyone who overcomes fear of the unknown to improve themselves. Congrats!!

I'm a little nervous just because everything will be new. But I just keep telling myself it's for my girls and I don't have to worry about weather and animals anymore!

 

[Beffannie]

I retired nearly three years ago and I’ve always told everyone who is still young enough to start a new career, get out now. Don’t waste your life with these losers. The ship is sinking so don’t go down with it.

It's not the job it used to be even 10 years ago when I started. Sad, but true. Congrats on making it to retirement!

 

[Beffannie]

Congrats! That sounds like the absolute best choice for you and your family. I'll be behind you soon, metaphorically speaking.

This job is bad enough with a good boss, but the past year with a bad one sent me to the edge, and with impending route cuts in our office it will be the last push I need. 48k for the last 5 years of being regular and never 2080 issues, most of year I pull under 40/wk. A cut to 43k will knock 12k off my income and take 5-8 years (depending on growth) just to get back to what I make now and that would then be the top. No thanks.

Going to be self employed, taking my time to get myself 99% situated which will take most of the remaining year, but with this prep work I hope to be fully ready to go. hoping to give my notice right about during the rise of the peak season.

Good Luck to you on your new path.
I already feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders knowing it's almost over.

 

[Beffannie]

RRECS made me retire. It's a crazy, unfair, deeply flawed system. The first carriers to have Amazon screamed and hollered for a new method of counting, and this disaster was the result.

I couldn't agree more. I had only 6 months as a Regular before RRECS came into play. It's all been downhill from there in my experience.

 

[saxman52]

Luckily, I came to work in 78,civil service. I continued farming under social security. My pensions are over six figures. No regrets.

 

[Gotrope]

I told the supervisor this morning my last day is 4/25. He was cool about it and said "you won't be the only one to leave, I'm sure".

How long were you regular? You can request a refund on deposit of retirement contribution under 3 years, I believe.