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VAN SHARE

Postal workers discussion forum. Discuss the day to day life in a Blue Shirt.
SWIM
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VAN SHARE

Post by SWIM »

starting van share soon.
any tips/advice?
I'll be the driver.
'deal of the century' - dingo
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DGP1
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Location: Terminus

Re: VAN SHARE

Post by DGP1 »

Don't rush, don't worry about your partner wanting to rush, follow all the rules of the road and learn to relax :Very Happy
I'm preparing myself for the zombie invasion, rule number 1 - Cardio
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bigcol
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Joined: 21 Jun 2010, 13:29
Gender: Male
Location: Officially the worst DO

Re: VAN SHARE

Post by bigcol »

You're the driver not the walker's slave. :so there

Only deliver extra large packets for him. The rest can go in his trolley.

I do 1-2 a week. :Applause
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obscurityknocks
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Re: VAN SHARE

Post by obscurityknocks »

How long are your delivery spans from leaving office to getting back?
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fishtank
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Re: VAN SHARE

Post by fishtank »

You're the driver not the walker's master.
If you have no big packets to deliver don't sit in the van like an arse.
good times, bad times you know I've had my share
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DGP1
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Re: VAN SHARE

Post by DGP1 »

fishtank wrote:You're the driver not the walker's master.
If you have no big packets to deliver don't sit in the van like an arse.
Some people would do that, I could never understand why :nervous
I'm preparing myself for the zombie invasion, rule number 1 - Cardio
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woofwoof
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Location: stinky land

Re: VAN SHARE

Post by woofwoof »

fishtank wrote:You're the driver not the walker's master.
If you have no big packets to deliver don't sit in the van like an arse.
so what does he do
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bigcol
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Re: VAN SHARE

Post by bigcol »

woofwoof wrote:so what does he do
Walker always gets back before me. Somebody has to do the packets. :nana
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DGP1
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Re: VAN SHARE

Post by DGP1 »

woofwoof wrote:
fishtank wrote:You're the driver not the walker's master.
If you have no big packets to deliver don't sit in the van like an arse.
so what does he do
Re balance the loops so that people arrive back at the same time :wink:
I'm preparing myself for the zombie invasion, rule number 1 - Cardio
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bensonhedge
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Joined: 15 Mar 2010, 20:14
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Re: VAN SHARE

Post by bensonhedge »

be the passenger....miles easier :whistle
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bensonhedge
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Re: VAN SHARE

Post by bensonhedge »

fishtank wrote:You're the driver not the walker's master.
If you have no big packets to deliver don't sit in the van like an arse.
ahh depends if the passenger wants to play ball.if he dont wanna get that extra packet in his trolley to help you out dont expect me to help you complete your loop
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fishtank
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Re: VAN SHARE

Post by fishtank »

And we wonder why the business is in such a mess...
What's the average age of a postie now....12?
good times, bad times you know I've had my share
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chunk
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Joined: 29 Jul 2009, 20:21
Gender: Male

Re: VAN SHARE

Post by chunk »

fishtank wrote:And we wonder why the business is in such a mess...
What's the average age of a postie now....12?
:thumbup
or put another way....
Should people with such a lack of social skills be in a customer facing roll. ? :whistle
I'm a postman-and i know where you live.....
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cinemasaint
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Joined: 05 Oct 2011, 21:00
Gender: Male

Re: VAN SHARE

Post by cinemasaint »

I'm starting P&L next Monday and I'll be working to my time as my partner has agreed this also I'm part time he's full time thats the way we've all been paired in my office.
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bakerstreetirregular
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Joined: 07 Sep 2011, 20:01
Gender: Male

Re: VAN SHARE

Post by bakerstreetirregular »

Make sure you communicate with your "walker" , i.e. how the packets will be marked for etc. Make sure you know where all the specials are for especially for the second walk, so you don't miss the 1pm deadline.Oh and if its the reserve guy don't watch him struggle , cos it'll come back and bite you!.
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