Public appreciation

Celgar · Post by **Celgar** » 31 Mar 2020, 23:02

One of my customers gave me half a dozen eggs last week too and had a thank you card from another one today. Not like the people at the top of RM leaching off us who couldn't give a **** about any of us.

Post by **tractorboy2** » 01 Apr 2020, 06:56

How long can the virus live on eggshells ?

Startingover · Post by **Startingover** » 01 Apr 2020, 12:00

I've been given rhubarb! Not sure if there were any connotations with this? However, just the thought given by the customer was appreciated.

AND my wife made a really lovely rhubarb crumble!

DiamondSmiles · Post by **DiamondSmiles** » 01 Apr 2020, 15:45

Startingover wrote:I've been given rhubarb! Not sure if there were any connotations with this? However, just the thought given by the customer was appreciated.

AND my wife made a really lovely rhubarb crumble!

Did you get a tub of custard powder with it?

mjd24 · Post by **mjd24** » 01 Apr 2020, 18:58

Two cans of coke and a bag of sweets left for me with a nice note today.

Also had an oven tray outside a door with a note saying “leave post on tray, we bake in oven to sterilise”!!!

twoloops · Post by **twoloops** » 15 Apr 2020, 17:27

Have to admit getting a bit fed up of people wanting to wave & talk to me, like to get in & out & gone, can't be doing with this insane chit chat malarkey, phone your family or get back to watching telly or something

2yearpostie · Post by **2yearpostie** » 15 Apr 2020, 17:56

Theres only one thanks i want, STOP ORDERING UNNEEDED CRAP AT THE MOMENT!

Dorset Plodder · Post by **Dorset Plodder** » 15 Apr 2020, 18:59

2yearpostie wrote:Theres only one thanks i want, STOP ORDERING UNNEEDED CRAP AT THE MOMENT!

I know what you mean. I often have to bite my tongue when I turn up at a house that's got pictures of Rainbows in the window saying "Thank You Postman for Delivering our Parcels" and the Mum opens the door and says, "Thanks for carrying on working"

You really feel like saying, "If you really appreciate what we're doing will you please stop ordering so much crap"!

hero22 · Post by **hero22** » 15 Apr 2020, 19:05

Dorset Plodder wrote:
2yearpostie wrote:Theres only one thanks i want, STOP ORDERING UNNEEDED CRAP AT THE MOMENT!
I know what you mean. I often have to bite my tongue when I turn up at a house that's got pictures of Rainbows in the window saying "Thank You Postman for Delivering our Parcels" and the Mum opens the door and says, "Thanks for carrying on working"

You really feel like saying, "If you really appreciate what we're doing will you please stop ordering so much crap"!

norris9 · Post by **norris9** » 15 Apr 2020, 21:56

twoloops wrote:Have to admit getting a bit fed up of people wanting to wave & talk to me, like to get in & out & gone, can't be doing with this insane chit chat malarkey, phone your family or get back to watching telly or something

Same. So many people going for walks too and want to say hello and chat. I just want to get on and finish on time and not spend my time having small talk. You are supposed to be out for exercise not to slow me down telling me how wonderful the weather is.

Janet Brum · Post by **Janet Brum** » 15 Apr 2020, 22:19

Dorset Plodder wrote:
2yearpostie wrote:Theres only one thanks i want, STOP ORDERING UNNEEDED CRAP AT THE MOMENT!
I know what you mean. I often have to bite my tongue when I turn up at a house that's got pictures of Rainbows in the window saying "Thank You Postman for Delivering our Parcels" and the Mum opens the door and says, "Thanks for carrying on working"

You really feel like saying, "If you really appreciate what we're doing will you please stop ordering so much crap"!

When I`m being asked if I`m ok, I always say: I`m fine, thanks, only very tired of delivering so many parcels, it`s worse than last Christmas

Many get it, they look embarrassed, I really hope they`ll slow down with the crazy online buying

bucks123 · Post by **bucks123** » 16 Apr 2020, 05:36

Janet Brum wrote: Many get it, they look embarrassed, I really hope they`ll slow down with the crazy online buying

I agree although I do wonder about the finances of RM with the mail volumes being down so much over the last month. The volume of packets may be the thing that keeps us in a job (or at least reduces the impact on us when RM get back to their master plan).

GRS · Post by **GRS** » 16 Apr 2020, 08:01

Janet Brum wrote:
Dorset Plodder wrote:
2yearpostie wrote:Theres only one thanks i want, STOP ORDERING UNNEEDED CRAP AT THE MOMENT!
I know what you mean. I often have to bite my tongue when I turn up at a house that's got pictures of Rainbows in the window saying "Thank You Postman for Delivering our Parcels" and the Mum opens the door and says, "Thanks for carrying on working"

You really feel like saying, "If you really appreciate what we're doing will you please stop ordering so much crap"!
When I`m being asked if I`m ok, I always say: I`m fine, thanks, only very tired of delivering so many parcels, it`s worse than last Christmas

Many get it, they look embarrassed, I really hope they`ll slow down with the crazy online buying

Yeah great idea!!!!! Let’s all go round with loud hailers telling the public not to order online or send any letters. Then we can all sit at home out of work. Absolutely astounds me that people so many people in RM wish there wasn’t any work. Must be the only company on earth where this mentality prevails. It isn’t just at this time it’s happening ..... it’s a day in day out, month in month out, year in year out mentality where people turn up hoping there’s no work. Very odd!!

Caesar · Post by **Caesar** » 16 Apr 2020, 08:45

GRS wrote:

Yeah great idea!!!!! Let’s all go round with loud hailers telling the public not to order online or send any letters. Then we can all sit at home out of work. Absolutely astounds me that people so many people in RM wish there wasn’t any work. Must be the only company on earth where this mentality prevails. It isn’t just at this time it’s happening ..... it’s a day in day out, month in month out, year in year out mentality where people turn up hoping there’s no work. Very odd!!

I am on AL at the moment and can understand why people are ordering on line. Not being able to go out means that you have to fill your time, for some it will be DIY or hobbies and often supplies will be needed. My partner is purchasing items to entertain our young son.
I myself don't mind delivering items and actually feel that I'm helping people get through these strange times, plus I've never received so much appreciation while working for RM.
I do think differently to the majority on here, I accept that this pandemic is serious but I don't agree with the way it's being managed.

GRS · Post by **GRS** » 16 Apr 2020, 09:37

Caesar wrote:
GRS wrote:

Yeah great idea!!!!! Let’s all go round with loud hailers telling the public not to order online or send any letters. Then we can all sit at home out of work. Absolutely astounds me that people so many people in RM wish there wasn’t any work. Must be the only company on earth where this mentality prevails. It isn’t just at this time it’s happening ..... it’s a day in day out, month in month out, year in year out mentality where people turn up hoping there’s no work. Very odd!!
I am on AL at the moment and can understand why people are ordering on line. Not being able to go out means that you have to fill your time, for some it will be DIY or hobbies and often supplies will be needed. My partner is purchasing items to entertain our young son.
I myself don't mind delivering items and actually feel that I'm helping people get through these strange times, plus I've never received so much appreciation while working for RM.
I do think differently to the majority on here, I accept that this pandemic is serious but I don't agree with the way it's being managed.

As you say it’s obvious that in the world we live in nowadays people are going to order more and more online. Couple that up with people unable to get to the shops at the mo and it’s obvious why we’re handling so much stuff. It just amazes me to see people’s views on it on here! They’re either very naive, thick or as I suspect just work shy. I’m the same as you in that I have think entirely differently to many on here. Doesn’t mean I’m right and they’re wrong or vice versa. Personally I’m enjoying it at the mo - on staggered start time so going in later, plenty to keep me busy, 99.9% of people are in so easy to get rid of stuff, the public are being very pleasant and pleased to see you, getting a full wage while others have to worry about their future employment. I’d rather all of that than stuck at home scratching around for things to do.