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how does seniority work

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hi can someone shed some light on how seniority works please how do you move up the list.
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hannie2002 wrote:hi can someone shed some light on how seniority works please how do you move up the list.
Simple as more senior people leave, you move up the list.
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you move up the list when someone who has been there longer than you leaves
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Hannie,how are you getting on,where you been,catching up on your sleep? :Very Happy
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im great postman doing really well been moved on to a 32 hour duty and going to put in for it as its coming vacant after xmas.
its not a liked duty so im hoping i get it. thats why im asking about seniority mate
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feduppostie wrote:you move up the list when someone who has been there longer than you leaves
Or someone dies, which is more the case these days :sad:
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hi do you find out where you are in the list
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hannie2002 wrote:hi do you find out where you are in the list

We have a list on the wall in the dom's office, they should be able to print it off if you ask. Your rep should have a list as well.
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Unless your office has a resign,or your a reserve,forget it!It only makes a difference in the rest room,you get the best seat if your head boy(girl).
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what do you mean sorry if i dont understand im a bit thick when it comes to new things
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In these days of evermore equality 'seniority' is having less and less impact. As already pointed out your Delivery Office Manager will be be able to print a list of staff in seniority order, inclusive of whether part-time or full-time. More often than not it is used as a 'tie-breaker' for any situations which warrant its use. In time-honoured fashion, the main use of seniority is in having greater choice of duties to sign for during a re-sign.
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You move up the seniority list the longer you are there. Except when people move to your office thinking the grass is greener, then you move back down the list whilst they sign you out of any decent walks! :roll:
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hannie2002 wrote:what do you mean sorry if i dont understand im a bit thick when it comes to new things
How many people have started in the office after you,if none have you are bottom of the list.
Doesn't mean you wont get the duty though,depends if anyone else goes for it.
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hannie2002 wrote:hi can someone shed some light on how seniority works please how do you move up the list.
seniority is bull crap dog s**t