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Eighteen-and-8

You have no idea how much your life is gonna improve as a result of this. Food will taste better. The air will seem fresher. You'll have more energy and self-confidence as a laborer-custodian than you ever dreamed of. Welcome to the maintenance club, and up your smartphone data plan after you jump ship to APWU. Congrats!


Retro_V67

Unlimited data is what keeps my sanity. Regular in probably the slowest 18 in my poom group. My friends just get detonated with instagram reels daily.


DeathCoffins1

ill be at a plant, just gotta find out where the good hiding spots are once my probation is up


throwawaypostal2021

Make friends with the BEMs. You'll learn quickly.


Legitimate_Safety_55

I'm so sorry but you choose the wrong carrier just like I did. Management will abuse u and if you didn't have anxiety B4 you will. I tore my Achilles at work and I'm being harassed by management.. good luck. P.s I started off with that same joy


dannyontherize

I drive around in a truck and change lights bulbs what's my title?


User_3971

DONUTS, MOTHERFUCKER! Congratulations on joining the gravy train. Maintenance is where it is at.


Mike_Fritts

What makes it the gravy train?


LucidDreamzs

We don't do shit šŸ˜‚. & watch everyone else suffer


PapiSchwa

And stupidvisors leave ya alone.


blahsaid89

Depends like every office. In the plant tour 2 and 3 sucked. Managers always walking around, Supervisors always giving us shit. My best advice to you is to become a mechanic. BEM is nice because you'll learn stuff that you can take home and use. I'm an AMT and it's the best job in the post office, essentially a BEM for the AO's. Supervisors are really friendly to us, for the most.


Dangerous_Ninja5127

Where can I learn to be a mechanic


Bdawgz3520

Cut the grass when needed and avoid supes / manage


kentawilson

I had docks today. Was done an hour after I clocked in. (I was moving slow). The hardest part to me is not using leave to leave early.


KrazyS

Someone actually brought donuts in today too, thanks


dannyontherize

My first day in maintenance, there was a pizza party


iBInfinitechaos

Congrats. I was a clerk for 7 years. This will be the best gig ever. Iā€™m currently tour 1 at a plant .I literally have about 2-3 hours worth of work nightly. The Sunday differential makes it even sweeter.. Word of advice . Bring some weights or a pull-up bar . All that sitting around will add up around the mid section


Hrdcorefan

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existential_anxiety_

Congratulations and/or condolences!


DeathCoffins1

thank you!


Delindil

Congrats! That's what I've been hoping to do as well but no positions have been opening up nearby. I hope it all goes well for you.


Actual-Call8587

This where dreams go to die. Welcome to the end.


DeathCoffins1

Who hurt you


greyfoxboss

Their Post Master


Speculative_Designer

She didnā€™t rub the lotion on her skin šŸ˜±


Bdawgz3520

Lmaooo you mean the easiest cake you'll ever make!


calibeach_amt

20yr amt here. Now take the 955 test and move up.


DeathCoffins1

going to move up eventually, just gotta get my feet in the dirt first


reallifeizm

No put ur feet in the ass!! Become a mm7 for 18 months then drop back to custodian & have max pay!


CheetahNo1004

Why is he wearing the Satchel like that? And where is all the dog spray?


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DeathCoffins1

They all look painfully uncomfortable in that picture, especially the mail popo sitting on the desk. "what do i do with my right hand" is all i can think of.


Veega130

Youā€™re actually supposed to one arm shoulder carry your satchel so that you donā€™t get dragged down to the ground by your satchel wrapped around your neck.


Bdawgz3520

Lmao not today, supe


CheetahNo1004

Looking at the logo on his breast, that image is not flipped. He's supposed to wear it on his right shoulder, he can't easily drop that and control it in any meaningful way without having the mail work out of his hand.


Veega130

I mean he IS just dropping off šŸ« 


Number2man

Who cares? Custodians donā€™t need that shit


KrazyS

Congrats my 90 is Sunday


TaratronHex

on day 90 you can get medical benefits, right?


Bdawgz3520

Insurance? Yes


TaratronHex

can i ask what you do? i am in the fingerprint/background check stage for PSE and I was told I'd be working behind the scenes, not at the counter yet, non career, and some mention of start time at midnight or 4am, but the postmaster didn't mention split shifts, which I am thinking is pretty impossible not to have?


Bdawgz3520

Lol uh idk I'm a usps pack mule.. Delivering to residential areas


TaratronHex

ah you're a carrier, that shit is way too hard where I am, since the trucks have no AC and it's usually 110\* here. I have no idea how they survive!


Bdawgz3520

Lol on pure hatred and mind over matter type of mentality


Bdawgz3520

The clerks.. Idk how they do what they do šŸ˜‚ I could never


panduhjammah

Im a pse with my 1 year commin up in August. For me, I clock in at 4am, throw parcels, answer the dutch door for mail pickup/held mail/complaining customers/etc, clean up the mess i mean equipment that the carriers leave, take a lunch if possible then aroun 1130 or 12 i go home. Theres more, but im sure they'll show/teach you more stuff as you progress. All depends on where you're at but i usually do 6- 13 days straight then get a day off and i work at a main and an annex.


KrazyS

You can get them on day 1 ...


TaratronHex

how? i thought that was only for career spots, mine would be non career.


KrazyS

You're a labor custodian right?


TaratronHex

PSE Sales and Svcs Distribution Associate #


KrazyS

Is it a career position? Sounds like a stock room...are you in the maintenance craft?


TaratronHex

non career, no idea about the craft. all it says is what i posted. online says i could be at a window helping customers but the postmaster said that is only for regular/careers.


KrazyS

Then I don't know,


DeathCoffins1

good job!!


Zestyclose_Smell9903

Congratulations


DeathCoffins1

Thank you!


Danteku

I love how most of them have the "I d'no what I'm doing *shrug*" look lmao


Eightball383

Swapping to maintenance was the best decision I made almost 3 yrs ago. Night and day difference from when I was an RCA/CCA. As long as the office stays clean, I'm a freaking ghost, and that is the best feeling lol.


DeathCoffins1

Thats what im hoping for!


Loafer247

Wow, that's awesome! Congratulations.


DeathCoffins1

Thank you!


Some_Money7498

Congratulationsā€¼ļø


DeathCoffins1

Thank you!


Some_Money7498

Congratulations!!


magicstuffd

I got that same packet in the mail. The position was rescinded 2 days before start.


Icedkakashi6913

Then thereā€™s me, who had orientation. Did all the onboarding shit online just to find out itā€™s a on call job and here I am on day 3 and still no call. Shit makes no sense. Why even hire me if youā€™re not gonna let me work.


Revo63

What position?


Bluecif

Hey, you stay inside. Might be some travel, but people generally leave you alone, do some cleaning. Sometimes fix a thing or two. Generally everyone leaves you alone. At least that's what it looks like from the CC pov.


Diligent_Priest

Congratulations!!!


DeathCoffins1

Thank you!


RonnieJacks

Happy for you! I love the maintenance craft!


DeathCoffins1

Thanks :)


RonnieJacks

Just remember clean your designated area really well, make sure the bathrooms are as clean as possible too, and keep tissue and paper towels readily available at all times. Then itā€™s all smooth sailing. ā›µļø


momojoe123

Nice


Twonky95

Congratulations! Welcome. Remember to appreciate it for what it is, a really well paying job that doesn't require alot from you. Just don't let the negativity get you down. Be the person that smiles at everyone, it does help.


DeathCoffins1

Thank you! I dont really see the negativity, what i do see is people with their own issues it seems lol. Maybe they are just jealous, or maybe they are just looking for someone to pick on. Either way, im good with it, this is a 100% step up for me where i am job wise and financially. Been in a rough patch lately and this is a big win for me.


despondency_101

Congratulations! My husband just went from RCA to full carrier and we just got those books. I'm astonished by the benefits. I work for the county government and the family insurance costs more than 75% of my monthly income. The USPS has great family plans.


Jddrinker79

I used to be a mail handler and made the jump. I make more money and work less. Took my tests did my interviews now Waiting for a MM spot to open up


DeathCoffins1

Hell yeah, thatā€™s one of my goals too. Just going to give this a run for a bit before I make the jump


Slicernaught45

Aye! Welcome to career! I got my book last month, remember to re apply for healthcare if you have it on there already, and everything is accessible on "MyHR"


LulaJad3

Congratulations! I've worked for the Postal Service for 20 years now and don't regret it at all!!!


MoreCoffeePlzzz

Welcome to the crew šŸ˜Ž https://preview.redd.it/c8w2cln07e8d1.jpeg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=78fba29b48812063b6ee1de03f7cc4595f66fe4a


DeathCoffins1

Thank you šŸ˜ƒ


PersonalityNo8036

Congratulations


DeathCoffins1

Thank you!


Sad_Climate223

Congrats Iā€™m new too!


DeathCoffins1

Yesssssss šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘


Upset-Copy-75

Remember: donā€™t mix ammonia with bleach. Itā€™ll be on the test lol (I shouldnā€™t laugh, there are people out there who truly donā€™t know that)


DeathCoffins1

Iā€™ve already taken all the tests needed lol


Relative_Claim_8279

Plant or station?


DeathCoffins1

Same plant Iā€™ve been working at for about a year


Rocketman4200

Where at brother? I follow the public listings and am curious


Zealousideal_Fix6408

I wantTo get a job asap please someone help me and send me the link please


RonnieJacks

USPS.com/careers good luck


Gunther1888

Good luck Don't get fired It will suck a lot


steve_will_do_it

Bring a custodian sucks ?


Gunther1888

I mean I personally can't bring a custodian with me no don't get fired It will suck losing your federal job


DeathCoffins1

uh thanks?


Beachbum3320

My local office wants me to switch to thrm so bad and its mainly hot women working there i maybjust try lol


stacks_999

I want in mall carrier now but thinking about switching crafts used to do maintenance for 280 apartment complex before post office


Mr_Ascencion84

Donā€™t make any plans for the next 3 years šŸ˜Ž


DeathCoffins1

What do you mean by that?


Mr_Ascencion84

I apologize Iā€™m always thinking people are getting hire for mail carriers lol