Driving....

[Altrider]

"secondly . don't be so pendantic "

Oh this is too good to miss. It's pedantic, not pendantic.



Runs, ducks and dives for cover

[spiderj]

Occasional driving will turn Into everyday

Only a few things could prevent you being forced to

Eyesight,medical reasons reported to dvla anti depress ,painkillers etc

Basically RM get the benefit of us risking our licence and we get more work,more hassle etc

Fair?

[Noctua]

If it's in your contract accept to be a driver. Then fail the change over test. Hey presto you can't be a driver.

[rubberbond]

"secondly . don't be so pendantic "

Oh this is too good to miss. It's pedantic, not pendantic.



Runs, ducks and dives for cover

I was so tempted to call the grammar police, but no, I resisted. I am the better person!

[tansorboy]

Most people in my office avoid the walking, and want to be drivers. I prefer the walks (much more natural and better for your body) so I can understand your concerns. The ideal round imho is to take a van out but do lots of walking. Does that round exist? Probably not....

[doorstepped]

don't panic people, the Grammar police are here ;)

[Altrider]

call the grammar police

No, not grammar, but simple spelling. LOL

People, take my advice. Pull down your pants and slide on the ice.

[tansorboy]

Most people I work with prefer to drive and have ATOS reports to avoid walking. I enjoy both, but reckon the latter is better for you.

[postslippete]

I agree with the op

I'm a driver and often its a lot less stressful when I'm on rounds as a non-driver

The other thing is that we are supposed to be doing proper vehicle checks every day and week- checking if the van has oil and water,for example. Hardly anyone I know bothers,just ensure the tyres are OK and that there is petrol!!

But with additional responsibilities of driving,I think royal mail should pay its drivers a driving supplement - I don't know if they had this years ago

[dohnut]

Been a postman for nearly 4 years now and over the last week they have asked me 3 times if I can become a driver. Obviously I dont want to become a driver but was wondering if they can actually make me do it. I'm not sure why they are picking on me particularly as I'm not after any more hours (OT) and there are plenty of other walkers who are newer than me or who would actually like to become a driver.

Just had a look through my most recent contract (from when I became permanent) and it says nothing about driving even though my line manager claims it does

Thoughts please?

No offence but if everyone had your attitude there would be no drivers and they would force everyone with a licence to drive, It pisses me of that certain people who can drive don't have to, They came round with sheet at our place and asked people and I thought fair enough whats to loose, maybe more money or opportunities . Anyway I dont regret it there are upsides and downsides on both, drivers GENERALLY have shorter loops, but have to do big packets, also when its pissing it down you can take shelter if your near van, on the negatives yeah you sometimes feel like a Chauffeur especially if your partner who can drive refuses.