ANNOUNCEMENT : ALL OF ROYAL MAIL'S EMPLOYMENT POLICIES (AGREEMENTS) AT A GLANCE (Updated 2021)... HERE

ANNOUNCEMENT : PLEASE BE AWARE WE ARE NOT ON FACEBOOK AT ALL!

Epic fail

Postal workers discussion forum. Discuss the day to day life in a Blue Shirt.
Royal_Fail
Posts: 398
Joined: 22 Jan 2011, 19:03
Gender: Male

Epic fail

Post by Royal_Fail »

Our office has been failing badly on packets last couple of weeks despite extra duties,whenever anyone says they are cutting off management say leave the big packets and just do the loops which if fair enough but this has been happening last two weeks and the office is packed with yorks full of packets.

Today we were told to stop IPS and just get out as early as possible when there was atleast two yorks of letters to sort there was even 1st mail coming off machine and being put under frames for tomorrow :no no

I also heard on the grapevine than the hubs that were set up last month are failing and alot of it is heading to our MC :left:
demon
Posts: 732
Joined: 08 Jul 2009, 14:19
Gender: Female

Re: Epic fail

Post by demon »

should see ours its full of packets and still got two weeks left but if thats how they want it let the managers sort it out :nana :nana :nana
Grinder64
Posts: 245
Joined: 28 Oct 2009, 17:54
Gender: Male

Re: Epic fail

Post by Grinder64 »

You can just picture certain characters furthur up the food chain praying for harsh weather conditions in order to offload their own myopia, failures & shortcomings amongst the media circles whilst still lining their pockets with nice bonus incentives... :cuppa
You do the work, they get the loot. The men with the smiles and the 3 piece suits.
kawoxux
Posts: 300
Joined: 18 Aug 2011, 19:36
Gender: Male

Re: Epic fail

Post by kawoxux »

My house hasn't had a delivery today, and as I was leaving (at 3.30pm with no managers or OT book in sight) I saw a york with bags and one of packets from the duty my house is on. Brilliant. :roll:

Happens quite a lot though, what with my house being on the second to last loop of a MEGA park and loop delivery... it either comes between 3 and 4 (or 2 and 3 if they cut off a different part) with people staying and doing overtime, or it comes at 6.30am the next day... by someone doing overtime :crazy:
Hitcher
Posts: 1528
Joined: 20 Sep 2009, 09:59
Gender: Male

Re: Epic fail

Post by Hitcher »

I don't get why it's ok to bring back packets undelivered as long as the mail is delivered. Surely it's a fail either way?
TeeferTiger
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 2783
Joined: 22 Dec 2008, 13:56
Gender: Female
Location: Welsh Wales

Re: Epic fail

Post by TeeferTiger »

Fewer items to report as failed.
Does this rag smell of chloroform to you?
Stormproof
Posts: 6116
Joined: 07 Jul 2007, 21:03
Gender: Female

Re: Epic fail

Post by Stormproof »

No large packets sorted up at my place this morning due to yesterdays not being cleared and the ones that have been sorted the yorks are just wheeled across the office where there is a bit of space. But its ok, managers from all over the place are due in at some point in the next fortnight to clear them :chuckle Should be about 20 yorks to be sorted tomorrow, to go with the other 20 that have'nt been touched and not a bit of snow in sight :left:
So keep on moving, moving, moving your feet
Keep on shuf-shuf-shuffling to this ghost dance beat
Just keep on walking down never ending streets


Illegitimi non carborundum
losharapidoras
Posts: 22
Joined: 04 Feb 2011, 16:51
Gender: Male

Re: Epic fail

Post by losharapidoras »

I'm amazed how NONE of you really care that the mail is BEING DELAYED.

It doesn't matter if it's packets, letters or whatever. It HAS to be delivered when it arrives in your office. Yes, it's a busy period and there's a lot of work, but if that's the case, then there should be additional staff, aka casuals, who will help to get everything delivered on time.

If a manager tells you to "leave them for tomorrow", that's WILLFUL DELAY, as far as I'm concerned, which is AGAINST the Conduct Code and a perfect reason for a disciplinary, possibly sacking?

Happened to me today, and I would LOVE to conduct code my DOM.
Stormproof
Posts: 6116
Joined: 07 Jul 2007, 21:03
Gender: Female

Re: Epic fail

Post by Stormproof »

Excuse me but WE DO care. Its those sat in their Ivory Towers that know f**k all about the job that have turned this job into a farce. They've CUT CUT CUT until its down to the marrow and there is f**k ALL that OPG's can do about it, so get off your high horse!
So keep on moving, moving, moving your feet
Keep on shuf-shuf-shuffling to this ghost dance beat
Just keep on walking down never ending streets


Illegitimi non carborundum
kawoxux
Posts: 300
Joined: 18 Aug 2011, 19:36
Gender: Male

Re: Epic fail

Post by kawoxux »

losharapidoras wrote:I'm amazed how NONE of you really care that the mail is BEING DELAYED.

It doesn't matter if it's packets, letters or whatever. It HAS to be delivered when it arrives in your office. Yes, it's a busy period and there's a lot of work, but if that's the case, then there should be additional staff, aka casuals, who will help to get everything delivered on time.

If a manager tells you to "leave them for tomorrow", that's WILLFUL DELAY, as far as I'm concerned, which is AGAINST the Conduct Code and a perfect reason for a disciplinary, possibly sacking?

Happened to me today, and I would LOVE to conduct code my DOM.
Its not that I dont care, its just that theres nothing I can do about it. RM pay me to do 6 hours work, I do six hours work (+ more usually). The rest is someone elses problem; if I can't (and it is can't not won't) do it then well, pft. Im not staying out beyond the time they pay me because they've cut hours and are now understaffed.
General Mannerheim
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 2299
Joined: 14 Dec 2007, 13:10
Gender: Male
Location: Stalag 17

Re: Epic fail

Post by General Mannerheim »

Our office is running perfectly and we are all happy to provide an excellent service with a smile and a cheery wave.
You lot just arn't trying enough.
Can't wait to get mu huge christmas bonus(pro rata of course!)and a free brekkie off the gaffer for a job well done!
Royal Mail managers.....about as popular as a t.urd in a swimming pool!
The DDA/Equality Act demands action,NOT words......adjustments NOT Occupational Health referrals.Case No:2505901/09
Royal Mail is an Equal Opportunities Employer..It discriminates against everybody.
IloveMYredTROLLEY!
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 1923
Joined: 02 Apr 2010, 06:54
Gender: Male

Re: Epic fail

Post by IloveMYredTROLLEY! »

Epic failings already? Official Xmas pressure does not start until next Monday! ;liar :left:
losharapidoras
Posts: 22
Joined: 04 Feb 2011, 16:51
Gender: Male

Re: Epic fail

Post by losharapidoras »

Stormproof wrote:Excuse me but WE DO care. Its those sat in their Ivory Towers that know f**k all about the job that have turned this job into a farce. They've CUT CUT CUT until its down to the marrow and there is f**k ALL that OPG's can do about it, so get off your high horse!
I perfectly understand what you mean and wasn't mean to offend anyone.

Yes, we CAN'T do anything when it comes to delivery, but THINK OUTSIDE OF THE DELIVERY BOX - open your eyes.

When you SEE that your manager is INTENTIONALLY delaying mail, make a formal complaint and get the f***ing idiot disciplined or sacked.

When posties CLEARLY see that managers are f***ing around and breaking the Conduct Code on day to day basis, they should COMPLAIN to every f***ing place possible.

One of the reasons why RM has retarded managers is because posties fail to complain about the "work ethic" of their managers and it just carries on and on. Personally, the maximum I've seen posties do, is whisper to each other how they don't like this and that, but they never do anything about it...

Hopefully, I'm wrong and there are people who stand up for themselves and obey the rules, but they are the minority...At least, that's how I see it.
hantsman
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 876
Joined: 14 Jul 2009, 09:33
Gender: Male

Re: Epic fail

Post by hantsman »

losharapidoras wrote:
Stormproof wrote:Excuse me but WE DO care. Its those sat in their Ivory Towers that know f**k all about the job that have turned this job into a farce. They've CUT CUT CUT until its down to the marrow and there is f**k ALL that OPG's can do about it, so get off your high horse!
I perfectly understand what you mean and wasn't mean to offend anyone.

Yes, we CAN'T do anything when it comes to delivery, but THINK OUTSIDE OF THE DELIVERY BOX - open your eyes.

When you SEE that your manager is INTENTIONALLY delaying mail, make a formal complaint and get the f***ing idiot disciplined or sacked.

When posties CLEARLY see that managers are f***ing around and breaking the Conduct Code on day to day basis, they should COMPLAIN to every f***ing place possible.

One of the reasons why RM has retarded managers is because posties fail to complain about the "work ethic" of their managers and it just carries on and on. Personally, the maximum I've seen posties do, is whisper to each other how they don't like this and that, but they never do anything about it...

Hopefully, I'm wrong and there are people who stand up for themselves and obey the rules, but they are the minority...At least, that's how I see it.
Tell me who are you going to complain to re the "wilful delay"
SexyLegs
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 393
Joined: 13 Apr 2010, 16:00
Gender: Male

Re: Epic fail

Post by SexyLegs »

Stormproof wrote:Excuse me but WE DO care. Its those sat in their Ivory Towers that know f**k all about the job that have turned this job into a farce. They've CUT CUT CUT until its down to the marrow and there is f**k ALL that OPG's can do about it, so get off your high horse!
I couldn't care less, in at 6, out at 2, what gets done gets done, what doesn't doesn't, but one things for sure, I don't give a s**t :nana