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Chewster · Post by **Chewster** » 15 May 2016, 13:47

Haha yes, reading these boards isn't the greatest idea if you're nervous about the job tbh. The job itself is great provided you like walking (which I do). Plenty of fresh air, plenty of exercise, nice and early finishes even if you do do extra work - the latest I've ever finished (not including christmas time) was 4pm and that was polling card day. Very late finish for a postie, but still done an hour before most other people in the rat race!

What isn't great, is the s**t that goes with the job, the politics, the constant arguments about doing overtime etc. If (like me) you don't particularly mind doing overtime, then you'll be fine. Just remember your rights with overtime and cutting off etc and don't be afraid to stand your ground, same as any other job (though some people on here seem to think we're a special case when it comes to that stuff)

peshwaarinaan · Post by **peshwaarinaan** » 15 May 2016, 14:44

Lydialola wrote:Thank you so much Peshawaarinaan...I don't think it's helping reading some of the comments haha.
It's my induction tomorrow and I start Wednesday, my daughter and hubby have told me I'll be fine as my 19yr old daughter said ( you're not soft ) and I believe I'm no shrinking violet as my Parcelforce colleagues once told me lol...x

I was dreading starting TBH but it was absolutely fine. Yes it's all a bit daunting to start with but it's a brilliant job and well paid. I love walking too and you are very much your own boss when you are out on your round. You'll pick it up in no time. Don't be nervous - you'll be fine! Don't forget to claim travelling time for tomorrow. If you want to ask my anything send me a PM x

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 15 May 2016, 15:37

Its the best job I have ever had................... and I have had a few.

ChoZanWan · Post by **ChoZanWan** » 15 May 2016, 18:02

I've been working at RM for about a month now, and the job itself is fine. Ignoring the drama back at the office, and the battle to get questions answered by my line manager, it's still an improvement over my last job. As mentioned before, don't let them push you around. You'll find the OPGs (you as a postie) are generally a good laugh and are willing to help.

Post by **dvbuk55** » 15 May 2016, 19:39

TrueBlueTerrier wrote:Its the best job I have ever had................... and I have had a few.

No it's not TBT, the best job you had was in the green with a loaded weapon, but everyone gets too old eventually

Postie45 · Post by **Postie45** » 17 May 2016, 22:00

whether youll enjoy the job or not depends on how the office you go to is. Different offices can be like working at entirely different companies sometimes.

Post by **mjt120** » 18 May 2016, 18:10

How did you find your first day?