Does anyone actually like the job??

GT85 · Post by **GT85** » 15 Dec 2018, 17:51

Some days it's the best job ever and other days it's the worst, normally down to management what type of day it is.
Outside is deffo a lot better than inside though.

Seymour Buts · Post by **Seymour Buts** » 15 Dec 2018, 18:26

If you're from a different background like yourself or myself then your view is different; the view in unionised industries to to always complain as you should always want better. It's quite understandable to be honest and many of the benefits we enjoy are because of this view. There are certain drawbacks to it in my opinion, there's people in my office that are so lazy or uncompetent they should've been got rid of years ago but that's the trade off for job security. I do really enjoy the job, days like today are crap with the freezing rain in 0 degrees but there's good and bad in all jobs. I'll never leave now of my own accord.

rubberbond · Post by **rubberbond** » 15 Dec 2018, 19:27

TrueBlueTerrier wrote:Sink Estate, shootings and police raids on a regular basis, but the people are brilliant and even the gang bangers know me.

I love this job, better than being a call centre operator as I was before.

Only the people who like a job will moan about it, those that don't care won't even think about it after the clock stops.

Has the Walpole Estate moved upmarket then?

FirstPost · Post by **FirstPost** » 15 Dec 2018, 19:35

I see it like this, I'm outside in the fresh air, getting exercise, paid holiday, get paid weekly, and work reasonable hours with OT needed if you want it

Sir Henry · Post by **Sir Henry** » 15 Dec 2018, 19:37

""He has the power to render us happy or unhappy; to make our service light or burdensome; a pleasure or a toil. Say that his power lies in words and looks; in things so slight and insignificant that it is impossible to add and count ’em up: what then? The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune"

GRS · Post by **GRS** » 15 Dec 2018, 19:46

TrueBlueTerrier wrote:Sink Estate, shootings and police raids on a regular basis, but the people are brilliant and even the gang bangers know me.

I love this job, better than being a call centre operator as I was before.

Only the people who like a job will moan about it, those that don't care won't even think about it after the clock stops.

That is strange because I love the job even after 28 years (indoors & outdoors) yet I never think about it the minute I walk out of the place until I go in the next day yet those who I work with that moan constantly really do hate it.

LaggyBand · Post by **LaggyBand** » 15 Dec 2018, 20:01

THE JOB - Very much like

WHY I MOAN - Annual Leave system is a mess; Overrunning procedure is a mess; double standards everywhere - office reported clear when it isn’t, people using private cars to deliver, follow all these rules that you can get sacked for not following, but don’t you dare take the time to follow them.

Sir Henry · Post by **Sir Henry** » 15 Dec 2018, 20:15

I moan cos it's fun with like minded individuals.

Edward Hunter · Post by **Edward Hunter** » 15 Dec 2018, 20:25

postietom wrote:If you're from a different background like yourself or myself then your view is different; the view in unionised industries to to always complain as you should always want better. It's quite understandable to be honest and many of the benefits we enjoy are because of this view. There are certain drawbacks to it in my opinion, there's people in my office that are so lazy or uncompetent they should've been got rid of years ago but that's the trade off for job security. I do really enjoy the job, days like today are crap with the freezing rain in 0 degrees but there's good and bad in all jobs. I'll never leave now of my own accord.

I dont think you can be lazy to work on deliveries. I mean its full on these days. Not a lot of leeway to mess about. Bitd the actual work got in the way of larking around, lol. Now its just a bitch fest (constant whining about hes got, shes got, its not fair.) Run round like an idiot after moaning to the DOM that you cant complete, but still get back first, on time, then repeat the following day. Its amusing, but draining at the same time. Its Royal Mail lala land, and yes i still kind of love it

Post by **blue1873** » 15 Dec 2018, 20:51

rambo1 wrote:Rico Back ?

Yeah he probably thinks it's like taking money from a baby

Celgar · Post by **Celgar** » 15 Dec 2018, 21:25

I still enjoy the job otherwise I wouldn't stick with it. I think there are posties, often who have decades of service and remember how it was in the 'good old days', that are counting the days if not years until they can retire.
P&L duties work to a degree if you get along with your partner and work well together but even then it appears to be struggle to get all the mail in the vans. I'm on a rural delivery thankfully so I don't have that to struggle with.
There are too many problem areas to list regarding how RM is run some of which are endemic across the UK and others which are more particular to RM. I'm not sure if I have confidence in RM to come out the other side. I have my money where my mouth is in that I still have the shares from the SAYE bought at 3.60 meanwhile they are predicted to be heading down to 2.50.

DrSatan · Post by **DrSatan** » 15 Dec 2018, 21:47

I like the job overall but I do find it gets a bit boring sometimes. Office politics has to be the worst thing about this job. There are worse jobs, but there are also better jobs.

Dont think i can handle doing this job until almost 70! So I'm always on the look out. With the semi decent hourly wage, I'm not going to leave and take a pay cut unless the other job is that much better.

Post by **greengiant** » 15 Dec 2018, 22:05

Well it beats walking the streets

Post by **Brandy** » 15 Dec 2018, 22:16

To be honest it all depends on management,if you have a decent,fair manager and lino then you are lucky,I was unlucky mine were both nasty pieces of work.

Post by **Navalron** » 16 Dec 2018, 00:13

koolishy67 wrote:I am happy with my job done worse than this job. Great pay, nice hours, paid sick leave, paid annual leave, free shares, good pension.

Yes and a lot of posties, me included went on strike, some for several weeks at a time for all these GREAT CONDITIONS that come with the job. Never forget that RM WILL come for them and sooner rather than later. I saw it start in the mid 90s and especially with the way BACKWARD agreement in 2000. Splitting us up into different groups, some still getting paid m/r, different hours for delivery/MCs like 41.5 he's on walk and 39 in MCs, and even splitting up the workforce in the MCs into, distribution,processing, ect. Like I said enjoy the terms and conditions but when they come for them at least have the decency and balls to fight for them and not well them for £350. Remember that 20 minute break.