New postie questions

[dipinmohank]

Hello,

Im starting as a postperson with driving in the coming week, so i was wondering how does the overtime works? And what happens if we dont finish the work on my scheduled time as i have saw many forums that people do more than the contracted hours but not paid for the extra hours, will it be counted as overtime? I have no idea about the overtime. I have been contracted for 30hrs with 5days a week.

[Barnacle]

Hello,

Im starting as a postperson with driving in the coming week, so i was wondering how does the overtime works? And what happens if we dont finish the work on my scheduled time as i have saw many forums that people do more than the contracted hours but not paid for the extra hours, will it be counted as overtime? I have no idea about the overtime. I have been contracted for 30hrs with 5days a week.

Yes you will be paid if you work over.

So when you start you will be paired with someone and they will show you where you write down any time you work over. If there is a day where you will have to finish on time, let your work partner know at the beginning so that they can plan the work.

It will all make sense when you start. Good luck

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Hello,

Im starting as a postperson with driving in the coming week, so i was wondering how does the overtime works? And what happens if we dont finish the work on my scheduled time as i have saw many forums that people do more than the contracted hours but not paid for the extra hours, will it be counted as overtime? I have no idea about the overtime. I have been contracted for 30hrs with 5days a week.

It should be counted, but if you think you are going to go over you will need to have a chat with your line manager before he can authorise overtime, or arrange cover.

DO NOT do the overtime and then try to get it back.

Also, get a diary or notepad and record the hours you work and check them off against your pay slip.

[fadetogrey]

I'm 60, due to start in a couple of weeks, wanted to be a postie for years, anyhow I've been reading on here mainly negative stuff, and it seems like it's now a young person's job, I consider myself fit with no health issues, and I love walking, would you posties start all over again at my age with how the job is now?, thanks

[TrueBlueTerrier]

I retired on my 60th birthday due to medical issues that made it difficult for me to continue working.

However, if you are in good physical condition, assertive, and enjoy being active, it can still be a rewarding job.

Keep in mind that the physical demands are significant, as I found transitioning from the military to Royal Mail challenging even 20 years ago.

While I don't want to discourage you, I want to ensure you are aware of the tough road ahead. Best of luck, and I hope you find fulfilment in the job. I relished the outdoor aspects and would recommend it to others, but brace yourself for a potential culture shock.

[fadetogrey]

I retired on my 60th birthday due to medical issues that made it difficult for me to continue working.

However, if you are in good physical condition, assertive, and enjoy being active, it can still be a rewarding job.

Keep in mind that the physical demands are significant, as I found transitioning from the military to Royal Mail challenging even 20 years ago.

While I don't want to discourage you, I want to ensure you are aware of the tough road ahead. Best of luck, and I hope you find fulfilment in the job. I relished the outdoor aspects and would recommend it to others, but brace yourself for a potential culture shock.

Thanks for the insight, I'll give it a go, and hopefully it will take me up untill my retirement date, I'm to old to be keep changing jobs

[Barnacle]

I'm 60, due to start in a couple of weeks, wanted to be a postie for years, anyhow I've been reading on here mainly negative stuff, and it seems like it's now a young person's job, I consider myself fit with no health issues, and I love walking, would you posties start all over again at my age with how the job is now?, thanks

I still think it is a great job and that is due to the camaraderie with your new work mates and the wider RM family. You’ll be waved at by anyone in a postie uniform or postie van and even though some customers like a complaint, the vast majority really appreciate us and love nothing more than a little chat because we’re a part of the street furniture that’s just always been there.

Best of luck and make sure you buy some quality insoles

[Basildon Bond]

I'm 60, due to start in a couple of weeks, wanted to be a postie for years, anyhow I've been reading on here mainly negative stuff, and it seems like it's now a young person's job, I consider myself fit with no health issues, and I love walking, would you posties start all over again at my age with how the job is now?, thanks

Walking is good, but the job is more than a walk with a flask and a sandwich and a pause whenever you fancy it - just a heads up.

Get a cheap shoulder bag from a charity shop or somewhere. Put four-five facing/engineering bricks from Wickes or similar in it. Carry a couple more bricks in one arm (the non-dominant hand/arm). Walk 6-8 miles at a quick pace for the next four hours carrying the bag of bricks and holding the two other bricks. Every 500 steps do a full leg squat without bending your back (low letterbox training). Don't call into a toilet for the entire day but ensure you stay hydrated. Do the walks in the rain and the wind and the hot sun. Do it for a least five days straight. If you love that training you'll probably ease into RM delivery better than most.

Good luck!

[Whippy]

I'm 60, due to start in a couple of weeks, wanted to be a postie for years, anyhow I've been reading on here mainly negative stuff, and it seems like it's now a young person's job, I consider myself fit with no health issues, and I love walking, would you posties start all over again at my age with how the job is now?, thanks

Walking is good, but the job is more than a walk with a flask and a sandwich and a pause whenever you fancy it - just a heads up.

Get a cheap shoulder bag from a charity shop or somewhere. Put four-five facing/engineering bricks from Wickes or similar in it. Carry a couple more bricks in one arm (the non-dominant hand/arm). Walk 6-8 miles at a quick pace for the next four hours carrying the bag of bricks and holding the two other bricks. Every 500 steps do a full leg squat without bending your back (low letterbox training). Don't call into a toilet for the entire day but ensure you stay hydrated. Do the walks in the rain and the wind and the hot sun. Do it for a least five days straight. If you love that training you'll probably ease into RM delivery better than most.

Good luck!

This sums it up perfectly imo, you forgot the snapping dogs at every 10 houses.

[Smoothbackground]

I'm 60, due to start in a couple of weeks, wanted to be a postie for years, anyhow I've been reading on here mainly negative stuff, and it seems like it's now a young person's job, I consider myself fit with no health issues, and I love walking, would you posties start all over again at my age with how the job is now?, thanks

Age is no barrier — we have a 65-year-old gent who has been doing the job a year, and he puts some of the posties half his age to shame.

[fadetogrey]

I'm 60, due to start in a couple of weeks, wanted to be a postie for years, anyhow I've been reading on here mainly negative stuff, and it seems like it's now a young person's job, I consider myself fit with no health issues, and I love walking, would you posties start all over again at my age with how the job is now?, thanks

Age is no barrier — we have a 65-year-old gent who has been doing the job a year, and he puts some of the posties half his age to shame.

Now this is encouraging, thanks I'm looking forward to starting but apprehensive at the same time, I've been reading up on mainly all the negative threads on theses forums, Heck there's a lot that really seem to hate the job

[richietns]

I'm 60, due to start in a couple of weeks, wanted to be a postie for years, anyhow I've been reading on here mainly negative stuff, and it seems like it's now a young person's job, I consider myself fit with no health issues, and I love walking, would you posties start all over again at my age with how the job is now?, thanks

Age is no barrier — we have a 65-year-old gent who has been doing the job a year, and he puts some of the posties half his age to shame.

Now this is encouraging, thanks I'm looking forward to starting but apprehensive at the same time, I've been reading up on mainly all the negative threads on theses forums, Heck there's a lot that really seem to hate the job

If your relatively fit you'll be fine you do have to give it a couple of months for your body to adjust to the whieght of the bags which you will do 6 or 7 it doesn't sound much but takes 3 to 4 hours.

[Smoothbackground]

I'm 60, due to start in a couple of weeks, wanted to be a postie for years, anyhow I've been reading on here mainly negative stuff, and it seems like it's now a young person's job, I consider myself fit with no health issues, and I love walking, would you posties start all over again at my age with how the job is now?, thanks

Age is no barrier — we have a 65-year-old gent who has been doing the job a year, and he puts some of the posties half his age to shame.

Now this is encouraging, thanks I'm looking forward to starting but apprehensive at the same time, I've been reading up on mainly all the negative threads on theses forums, Heck there's a lot that really seem to hate the job

Yes, a lot do seem to hate it — but yet never leave! You will hear a lot of negativity as posties love to moan - it is just part of the culture. It is an enjoyable job, there is no doubt, Good luck for your start date :-)

[Hyrrokkin]

I'm 60, due to start in a couple of weeks, wanted to be a postie for years, anyhow I've been reading on here mainly negative stuff, and it seems like it's now a young person's job, I consider myself fit with no health issues, and I love walking, would you posties start all over again at my age with how the job is now?, thanks

Age is no barrier — we have a 65-year-old gent who has been doing the job a year, and he puts some of the posties half his age to shame.

Now this is encouraging, thanks I'm looking forward to starting but apprehensive at the same time, I've been reading up on mainly all the negative threads on theses forums, Heck there's a lot that really seem to hate the job

Most posties are professional moaners (of which i am one) - ignore us and go in with an open mind.
Most of the job is common sense
Good luck

[Bounced_Czech]

I retired on my 60th birthday due to medical issues that made it difficult for me to continue working.

However, if you are in good physical condition, assertive, and enjoy being active, it can still be a rewarding job.

Keep in mind that the physical demands are significant, as I found transitioning from the military to Royal Mail challenging even 20 years ago.

While I don't want to discourage you, I want to ensure you are aware of the tough road ahead. Best of luck, and I hope you find fulfilment in the job. I relished the outdoor aspects and would recommend it to others, but brace yourself for a potential culture shock.

Thanks for the insight, I'll give it a go, and hopefully it will take me up untill my retirement date, I'm to old to be keep changing jobs

Best of luck. The one thing I'll contribute is if you work in a city, or even 'town' you won't be doing as much walking as standing infront of peoples doors. The 'exercise' you get will be more damaging to your physical condition than any other job.