r/USPS

Has anyone else seen this? This report is nuts. Literally no explanation for this either. It’s getting harder and harder to believe it’s just business as usual and we should ignore any reporting about the postal service having financial issues because it happens every year.

A few years ago no one really applied and thought working at the post office was a joke... now they're coming in droves primarily the younger crowd in their 20s. Where are these people coming from all of a sudden? And how long do you think they will last? These are the questions being asked around in the office by the old timers who want overtime but there isn't any for awhile now due to the new hires.

Management has been on one for weeks now about undertime at our station. Parcels 2 hours late? You should still make it in 8 on that baby route. I said I needed 7 hours on the street on a Monday, they sent someone to follow me. Meanwhile, carriers on monster routes peel off giant pieces every day like clockwork. Some give away all their walking every day, some giant CBUs - do they really think those carriers still need 8 hours? There's a carrier that has 3 loops more than me and zero apartments/businesses - he gets a blank check every day. I dont think I will ever bid on a small route again. Annoying AF.

Always been a bit curious how super expensive areas even manage to hire and retain staff? I’m talking NYC, SanFran, LA, Miami. Do they have contractors or is it treated more as a fast food job for young folk?

My Grandmother passed away last night and I am asking for just tomorrow off to gather with family and my workplace told me no due to no one being able to cover me. I am not too familiar with bereavement leave in regard to non career PSE employees but are they allowed to do that?

They're asking me to go to a big city it's out of our regular rang so I'm being asked if I want to go. I know in your 90 period you're supposed to be a yes man but I really don't trust my driving abilities In a big city setting and just need to hear it from someone else that it's ok really. I just don't wanna get let go ya know.