2 postmen 1 walk?

[brenda]

when you first start how long is it untill you have to go out on a walk by yourself?

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Me 1 day

[POSTMAN]

Moved to Blue Shirts.

[vigilante]

im afraid these days they hate to give training to anyone(it's the cost you know)
and with the rm 2000's they say you shouldn't need much (bollox)
so more or less your on your own.
years ago when we were on sections we helped new entrants but since dedicated duties we have no time to help anyone.sorry

[POSTMAN]

What about these new Coaches now,we've one in our office,i'll ask her.
But i'm sure the Coach should go out with you for a few days.

[vigilante]

we'll have team leaders next if we agree to coaches thats why we have gone against em

[POSTMAN]

we'll have team leaders next if we agree to coaches thats why we have gone against em

Really!Ours only train the newbies nothing else,£30.00 extra a week for naff all really.

[vigilante]

i can only go by what im told mate from above not to entertain em.
always think beyond something that sounds good!!
ive learnt this through many years.

[johnnyp]

Work place coaches are part of the set up now colleagues for the training of new entrants agreed nationaly with the union.I am the work place coach in my office and have been for about 2 -3 years ,South London along with a couple of other areas were used to trial coaches and as far as i know has due to the success been rolled out across the country.We have a 12 week training period covering all aspects of the job and in my own office i train them on my walk and after about 3 weeks they should be ok to be left on there own while i go on reserve for a few weeks.If they are ok after the 12 weeks they then go on to reserve duties which imo helps them learn i.p.s. and the area quickly,if there is a vacant duty which nobody wants they then pick that up. I must admit since coaches have been introduced the turnover of staff in my office and others has reduced big time.

[Steaders]

we'll have team leaders next if we agree to coaches thats why we have gone against em

Really!Ours only train the newbies nothing else,£30.00 extra a week for naff all really.

Ours does bugger all

We've only had one new entrant since she started as coach and the lad only lasted a week before he handed his notice in

[POSTMAN]

we'll have team leaders next if we agree to coaches thats why we have gone against em

Really!Ours only train the newbies nothing else,£30.00 extra a week for naff all really.

Ours does bugger all

We've only had one new entrant since she started as coach and the lad only lasted a week before he handed his notice in

Oh yeah i forgot to say as well,we've only had one new entrant as well,nice work if you can get it

[The Postal Avenger]

I always point blank refuse to take out a round I've never done before, you should be getting at least one days training beforehand.

[kinmad4it]

I thought training consisted of "There's your letters, there's your flats, there's your packets, see ya"

[IWW Fellow Worker]

I thought training consisted of "There's your letters, there's your flats, there's your packets, see ya"

Don't forget the training officers advice! "Right, tomorrow you're on your own. You won't be with me in the car so you'll have to find out which van to go on and where to have your pouches dropped off. Don't forget to get in very early so as you can finish within your duty time. See you pal!"

[kinmad4it]

Not forgetting that they wont mention any allowances you're entitled to. I remember telling someone back at my old office to make sure they claimed *pouching off* allowance. They hadn't a clue what I was on about.