Goodbye RM,,,

[countyboy]

Only THREE more deliveries left after two and and a half years !! Seems strange really to be leaving but finally managed to get a full time job with a career pathway so its a no brainer really.
Seen a few changes though, even in that relatively short time :-

- Revision implemented and an end to lapsing using your own car,,,,Good !!

- 12 months later everyone running round finishing early, not using trollys and lapsing on the horizon again,,Bad !!

FWIW I dont think RM will ever get postman to work their hours until they introduce a proper clocking on and off system. Human nature seems to be a driver in trying to beat the system no matter how much work is piled on and its probably exactly how RM want it.

On a personal note I cant knock my experience although it was very hard at first having never done a manual job ( fat managers sending me out with no clue and no training when I first started ! ) and my only worry about leaving is losing my personal fitness and putting back on the three stones I lost !!
I will also miss the lads and the banter and the fact that personally I was lucky enough to take to the job and not feel any pressure. I did say I would reconsider if they made me FT but I think there was more chance of me getting Moyas job. Ultimately no matter how much they say they dont want you to leave you are an easily replaceable resource ( In my case probably some poor sod on a three month contract they can mess around even more !!)

So its goodbye RM,,Have always enjoyed reading this forum and making the occasional contribution to good luck to you all on here to,,,

Countyboy

[travisbickle]

Only THREE more deliveries left after two and and a half years !! Seems strange really to be leaving but finally managed to get a full time job with a career pathway so its a no brainer really.
Seen a few changes though, even in that relatively short time :-

- Revision implemented and an end to lapsing using your own car,,,,Good !!

- 12 months later everyone running round finishing early, not using trollys and lapsing on the horizon again,,Bad !!

FWIW I dont think RM will ever get postman to work their hours until they introduce a proper clocking on and off system. Human nature seems to be a driver in trying to beat the system no matter how much work is piled on and its probably exactly how RM want it.

On a personal note I cant knock my experience although it was very hard at first having never done a manual job ( fat managers sending me out with no clue and no training when I first started ! ) and my only worry about leaving is losing my personal fitness and putting back on the three stones I lost !!
I will also miss the lads and the banter and the fact that personally I was lucky enough to take to the job and not feel any pressure. I did say I would reconsider if they made me FT but I think there was more chance of me getting Moyas job. Ultimately no matter how much they say they dont want you to leave you are an easily replaceable resource ( In my case probably some poor sod on a three month contract they can mess around even more !!)

So its goodbye RM,,Have always enjoyed reading this forum and making the occasional contribution to good luck to you all on here to,,,

Countyboy

good luck mate

[demon]

good luck

[Flashman_]

Well done on your escape!

[briantwigley]

Good luck and well done

I have only been in a month and to be honest haven't stopped looking for a new job so far. We are pre revision and its not too good so god knows what will happen.

In any case hope you like your new job better!

[dav1524]

Only THREE more deliveries left after two and and a half years !! Seems strange really to be leaving but finally managed to get a full time job with a career pathway so its a no brainer really.
Seen a few changes though, even in that relatively short time :-

- Revision implemented and an end to lapsing using your own car,,,,Good !!

- 12 months later everyone running round finishing early, not using trollys and lapsing on the horizon again,,Bad !!

FWIW I dont think RM will ever get postman to work their hours until they introduce a proper clocking on and off system. Human nature seems to be a driver in trying to beat the system no matter how much work is piled on and its probably exactly how RM want it.

On a personal note I cant knock my experience although it was very hard at first having never done a manual job ( fat managers sending me out with no clue and no training when I first started ! ) and my only worry about leaving is losing my personal fitness and putting back on the three stones I lost !!
I will also miss the lads and the banter and the fact that personally I was lucky enough to take to the job and not feel any pressure. I did say I would reconsider if they made me FT but I think there was more chance of me getting Moyas job. Ultimately no matter how much they say they dont want you to leave you are an easily replaceable resource ( In my case probably some poor sod on a three month contract they can mess around even more !!)

So its goodbye RM,,Have always enjoyed reading this forum and making the occasional contribution to good luck to you all on here to,,,

Countyboy

Its a shame people leaving every day now,it never used to be like this in years gone by.
But all the best for the future Countyboy.

[silly suffolk]

i hope the grass is greener. in my experience it never is.

[hantsman]

i hope the grass is greener. in my experience it never is.

If you on delivery it can be a hell.

[silly suffolk]

i hope the grass is greener. in my experience it never is.

If you on delivery it can be a hell.

a jobs what you make it. start at right time. take your breaks. cut off when needed. safeguards are all in place. go to a firm with no union representation and life can be a lot tougher, but i think im waisting me breath saying that on here as the number 1 priority of a lot of dly staff is to finish around dinner time so if that means coming in early and working for nought then they will continue to do it. you can lead a horse to water but you cant make it drink.

[hantsman]

i hope the grass is greener. in my experience it never is.

If you on delivery it can be a hell.

a jobs what you make it. start at right time. take your breaks. cut off when needed. safeguards are all in place. go to a firm with no union representation and life can be a lot tougher, but i think im waisting me breath saying that on here as the number 1 priority of a lot of dly staff is to finish around dinner time so if that means coming in early and working for nought then they will continue to do it. you can lead a horse to water but you cant make it drink.

Are you on a delivery daily now?

Have you ever been on a full delivery in the last 2 years?

If not you have simply no idea what goes on in some offices around the country.

[silly suffolk]

i hope the grass is greener. in my experience it never is.

If you on delivery it can be a hell.

a jobs what you make it. start at right time. take your breaks. cut off when needed. safeguards are all in place. go to a firm with no union representation and life can be a lot tougher, but i think im waisting me breath saying that on here as the number 1 priority of a lot of dly staff is to finish around dinner time so if that means coming in early and working for nought then they will continue to do it. you can lead a horse to water but you cant make it drink.

Are you on a delivery daily now?

i plead the 5th immendment.

[hantsman]

Are you on a delivery daily now?

Have you ever been on a full delivery in the last 2 years?

If not you have simply no idea what goes on in some offices around the country



Copy and paste the whole lot.
I take it you have never been on a delivery silly suffolk? Or when you did it was 2 bags max for a whole round, try 8 bags

[Cliff Clavin]

i hope the grass is greener. in my experience it never is.

The guy hasn't even said what he is leaving to do.

In my experience, the grass is quite often greener before/after Royal Mail employment.

[not me]

i hope the grass is greener. in my experience it never is.

If you on delivery it can be a hell.

a jobs what you make it. start at right time. take your breaks. cut off when needed. safeguards are all in place. go to a firm with no union representation and life can be a lot tougher, but i think im waisting me breath saying that on here as the number 1 priority of a lot of dly staff is to finish around dinner time so if that means coming in early and working for nought then they will continue to do it. you can lead a horse to water but you cant make it drink.

having worked in many jobs without unions.
I would say the grass is often greener

[dubdaz]

Only THREE more deliveries left after two and and a half years !! Seems strange really to be leaving but finally managed to get a full time job with a career pathway so its a no brainer really.
Seen a few changes though, even in that relatively short time :-

- Revision implemented and an end to lapsing using your own car,,,,Good !!

- 12 months later everyone running round finishing early, not using trollys and lapsing on the horizon again,,Bad !!

FWIW I dont think RM will ever get postman to work their hours until they introduce a proper clocking on and off system. Human nature seems to be a driver in trying to beat the system no matter how much work is piled on and its probably exactly how RM want it.

On a personal note I cant knock my experience although it was very hard at first having never done a manual job ( fat managers sending me out with no clue and no training when I first started ! ) and my only worry about leaving is losing my personal fitness and putting back on the three stones I lost !!
I will also miss the lads and the banter and the fact that personally I was lucky enough to take to the job and not feel any pressure. I did say I would reconsider if they made me FT but I think there was more chance of me getting Moyas job. Ultimately no matter how much they say they dont want you to leave you are an easily replaceable resource ( In my case probably some poor sod on a three month contract they can mess around even more !!)

So its goodbye RM,,Have always enjoyed reading this forum and making the occasional contribution to good luck to you all on here to,,,

Countyboy

Good luck mate,judging by your well written and easy to read post its RM's loss. I dont think RM realise the staff turnover there gonna have with partimers,people just cant afford to live on that wage for any length of time.