My poor knees. - Driver Helper UPS Employee Review

5.0
27 Dec 2013
Recommend
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Pros

It's great being outdoors in phoenix during the winter, because it doesn't get too hot or too cold. Your getting paid to work-out. It pays better than minimum wage, so it's a good way to get some extra holiday money, and get some job experience. If you get lucky and are placed in the richer parts of town, the views, houses and Christmas decorations are beautiful. Plus everyone is so happy to see you...er...well happy to see their packages. But it's nice not having to deal with angry customers all day.

Cons

If you don't get a regular driver, you have no idea when or where you'll be working on any particular day. They are so busy during the holidays, that there will likely be complications with your paycheck. If you don't have your driver write down a copy of your hours for you, you will have a bad time. Jumping in and out of the truck all day is killer on your knees, even if you are in fairly decent shape.

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5.0
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The pay is excellent .health care is 100 % paid with 100 %coverage...with exception to eye and dental which is about 70%..coverage...pension is outstanding..full package with wages and benefits is worth 130,000 yearly..without a college education I am grateful for the standard of living UPS HAS AFFORDED ME AND MY FAMILY!...and with 27 years of service I now get 6 weeks vacation with 8 sick days..and 9 paid holidays...we work hard like many people in the work force but we are well compensated!.

Cons

The only con is while your children are young you give up a lot of family time..I never got to watch my kids play sports and missed a lot of their growing years...the job can be hard on your home life but if you can make it through those years you and your family will enjoy the financial freedom that UPS provides...and now I look forward to a prosperous retirement!...so hang in there all you young drivers...

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