Do you have the bollocks?

deristrong · Post by **deristrong** » 26 Aug 2020, 20:24

So, tomorrow, being put on a walk that's notoriously hard (though one i know). Thing is, it didn't go out today so will be doubly savage. People tell me to cut off but I can't handle the management bullying (ie. So and so never complains, that sort of thing) I'm knocking on a bit but am still a fit as f**k 9 stone fella. What to do?

Ciderboy1957 · Post by **Ciderboy1957** » 26 Aug 2020, 20:31

Urchoice pal,make ur bed and lie in it for the future or stand up for urself

deristrong · Post by **deristrong** » 26 Aug 2020, 20:44

Ciderboy1957 wrote:Urchoice pal,make ur bed and lie in it for the future or stand up for urself

yeah you're right

Jpro747 · Post by **Jpro747** » 26 Aug 2020, 20:48

What are you scared of? You can’t lose your job if you follow the cut off procedure correctly. They can’t force you over your time. Just ignore the comments about so and so can do it why can’t you. Simply walk away, and proceed to cut off.

Sir Henry · Post by **Sir Henry** » 26 Aug 2020, 21:07

Involve your rep from the very start so they can keep an eye on proceedings. An ally and a witness.
The over running delivery procedure is a total dumpster fire for those unused to it.

weary_posty · Post by **weary_posty** » 26 Aug 2020, 21:25

Im not sure what your manager is like but my tact is usually to be open and honest

“Gaff, I’ll do my best but I’m not going to clear today. What should I prioritise?”

The response is usually to clear tracked and specials and bring back what’s left.

twoloops · Post by **twoloops** » 26 Aug 2020, 21:44

To be fair even if it’s double mail your going there anyway?

weary_posty · Post by **weary_posty** » 26 Aug 2020, 21:49

twoloops wrote:To be fair even if it’s double mail your going there anyway?

Depends on the duty. A rural delivery making single drops won’t be affected as much as a town duty with many loops where a LWT will soon become full with extra bundles

Decky Boy · Post by **Decky Boy** » 26 Aug 2020, 22:11

Keep an eye on your pouch weights and split up loops if necessary ! There's some good advice in the posts above and my advice would be to do your best, work methodically and conscientiously...and see how you get on !

sindba · Post by **sindba** » 26 Aug 2020, 22:44

In all honesty, I can rarely be arsed.

I'm too ground down by the bullying, the threats, "we'll have to look at your outdoor actuals, x managed it in your day off"

Depends what kind of day I'm having really. It shouldn't have to be like this though.

Post by **SpacePhoenix** » 26 Aug 2020, 23:03

Decky Boy wrote:Keep an eye on your pouch weights and split up loops if necessary ! There's some good advice in the posts above and my advice would be to do your best, work methodically and conscientiously...and see how you get on !

From time to time you see mentions of there being no scales in a DO. If every DO had an accessible set of scales, what % of staff would actually bother checking the weights of their pouches?

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 27 Aug 2020, 12:29

SpacePhoenix wrote:
Decky Boy wrote:Keep an eye on your pouch weights and split up loops if necessary ! There's some good advice in the posts above and my advice would be to do your best, work methodically and conscientiously...and see how you get on !
From time to time you see mentions of there being no scales in a DO. If every DO had an accessible set of scales, what % of staff would actually bother checking the weights of their pouches?

You seem very concerned about people in the delivery function not doing the job right, are you planning a transfer?

To answer the question, when we had them we had to record the bag weights so I guess between 75% and 100%

Post by **SpacePhoenix** » 27 Aug 2020, 12:40

TrueBlueTerrier wrote:You seem very concerned about people in the delivery function not doing the job right, are you planning a transfer?

Not planning a transfer. Long-term deliveries will probably be where the only jobs are in RM as more and more MC functions get automated