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!

Conflict of Interest?

Postal workers discussion forum. Discuss the day to day life in a Blue Shirt.
thecompletepackage
Posts: 79
Joined: 03 Mar 2011, 21:28
Gender: Male

Conflict of Interest?

Post by thecompletepackage »

I'm having my days reduced due to new working methods to a four day week, giving me every Wednesday & Thursday off. Obviously this will be hard on the wallet so will be looking for a part time job on either of those days to top my income up. I was trying to find out which jobs I can't do whilst still employed by RM that would be classed as a conflict of interest. Can't seem to find anything on the subject so was wondering if any of you guys do a similar thing?
Darren Bent
Posts: 2150
Joined: 05 Oct 2007, 15:38
Gender: Male
Location: Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8XL

Re: Conflict of Interest?

Post by Darren Bent »

Not good but at least you don't work on two worst day of the week as a postman.
UnhappyGremlin
Posts: 2685
Joined: 18 May 2012, 20:49
Gender: Male
Location: Hiding

Re: Conflict of Interest?

Post by UnhappyGremlin »

It will be the usual, like TNT and Hermes etc. for the obvious.
Working for a third party leaflet distributor maybe.

Though your attendance patterns have/will change, your weekly hours should be the same.
Have they promised OT will be gone?
In my unit, most work their day off on OT, though it is obviously different around the country.
Sometimes, I wish I wasn't a Rep.
thecompletepackage
Posts: 79
Joined: 03 Mar 2011, 21:28
Gender: Male

Re: Conflict of Interest?

Post by thecompletepackage »

Was able to pick up an extra 20 hours overtime a week on a 25 hour contract over 5 days. Now will be on a 29:45 hours over 4 days, gaining 4:45 contracted hours but losing 15 plus hours with no overtime available. Could maybe do odd days on my day off but only if and when they need me and that would only be paid at normal rate until I hit 39 hours, so can't rely on that.

Looking for something outside RM every week to top my income up, but don't want to get unstuck doing something that RM wouldn't approve of! I'm not being greedy, just wanting to pay my bills. :Boo hoo!
Bahia Feliz
Posts: 1169
Joined: 22 Sep 2008, 21:04
Gender: Male

Re: Conflict of Interest?

Post by Bahia Feliz »

Kleeneze,Betterware,Avon.....etc?
dvbuk55
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 16650
Joined: 02 Jun 2007, 19:17
Gender: Male

Re: Conflict of Interest?

Post by dvbuk55 »

Bahia Feliz wrote:Kleeneze,Betterware,Avon.....etc?
Not entirely sure that would be a regular source of income, I've had all of them come to my door on a fairly regular basis over the years its always someone new and I've never ordered anything or looked at the brochure. I think the internets just about killed them off.
Lounge Lizard
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 9458
Joined: 06 Aug 2007, 21:54

Re: Conflict of Interest?

Post by Lounge Lizard »

Pizza delivery ?
Taxi driving ?
Window cleaning ?
2pints
Posts: 286
Joined: 28 Feb 2013, 16:46
Gender: Male

Re: Conflict of Interest?

Post by 2pints »

Window cleaning is an option just make sure you dont impose on anyones "turf".
rhino49
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 1644
Joined: 04 Jun 2007, 21:50
Gender: Male
Location: At home with my feet up

Re: Conflict of Interest?

Post by rhino49 »

Local free newspapers pay a better rate for adults than youngsters - usually delivered to you Wednesday for delivery Thursday onwards. used to be rounds approximately 250+ but seems they now prefer larger ones up to 1000+ so they have fewer drop offs. If you have space to prep the papers and any leaflets and a means of getting them to your start point then the delivery is a doddle - no addresses to read and your letter box experience helps. If you get a free paper delivered to you have a look on the situations page - they are usually looking for people to deliver and you may well know the areas they are looking to cover
We wish to serve - but we will not be servile
Lincox
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 3485
Joined: 09 Jan 2008, 18:07
Gender: Male

Re: Conflict of Interest?

Post by Lincox »

Gardening, do it myself, hourly rates of between £10 and £12.50p per hour, self employed.
dvbuk55
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 16650
Joined: 02 Jun 2007, 19:17
Gender: Male

Re: Conflict of Interest?

Post by dvbuk55 »

:hmmmm I'm thinking of a part time job myself now, perhaps something in the evening, not too taxing, cash in hand maybe a meal in salubrious surroundings :cool :chuckle
Lincox
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 3485
Joined: 09 Jan 2008, 18:07
Gender: Male

Re: Conflict of Interest?

Post by Lincox »

I hope you intend disclosing your ill gotten income DVB.
dvbuk55
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 16650
Joined: 02 Jun 2007, 19:17
Gender: Male

Re: Conflict of Interest?

Post by dvbuk55 »

Lincox wrote:I hope you intend disclosing your ill gotten income DVB.
:hmmmm :shhhhh Well the first 10k is tax free :wave
rhino49
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 1644
Joined: 04 Jun 2007, 21:50
Gender: Male
Location: At home with my feet up

Re: Conflict of Interest?

Post by rhino49 »

Sounds like DVB is after an escorts job - show us your credentials !!!
We wish to serve - but we will not be servile
dvbuk55
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 16650
Joined: 02 Jun 2007, 19:17
Gender: Male

Re: Conflict of Interest?

Post by dvbuk55 »

rhino49 wrote:Sounds like DVB is after an escorts job - show us your credentials !!!
I couldn't possibly rhino, I just wouldn't be able to cope with the demand :whistle