Thread: R.I.F.: 1,700 USPS Employees to be cut

R.I.F.: 1,700 UPS Employees to be cut

And here I thought we were talking about United Parcel Service (UPS)

More idiots in positions of power sitting on their hands wait to get re-elected.

Originally Posted by Buster

And here I thought we were talking about United Parcel Service (UPS)

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My bad. I wrote that headline, and then couldn't fix it. It should read "R.I.F.: 1,700 USPS Employees to be cut".

Sorry.

Originally Posted by konakathy

The personnel that are getting riffed are in management, the folks that DON'T even touch mail. It's about time that the USPS started from the top when downsizing. Half of these guys in management have nothing better to do.

Amen. The Executive needs to do the same thing too many Chiefs per Indian - that and most managers cant find their ass with both hands, when a problem arises they say Throw money at it. Lol.

It's been common knowledge around our district that the only 'craft' growing is the red badges (management). And it has been a running joke for years that anyone that can't hack it as a carrier goes into management. I've never worked in a more adversarial environment until I came to the USPS. My honest opinion is that it won't make it another ten years.

Originally Posted by uspspaul

It's been common knowledge around our district that the only 'craft' growing is the red badges (management). And it has been a running joke for years that anyone that can't hack it as a carrier goes into management. I've never worked in a more adversarial environment until I came to the USPS. My honest opinion is that it won't make it another ten years.

Don't get too discouraged with the PO. It's a good paycheck - especially now in this economy. I have my love/hate relationship working for USPS, depending on Mgmt. and co-workers, it can be a very ugly or happy environment. In '95, Dana Point, CA. I experienced the WORST on our workroom floor. A friend of mine went postal and my life changed. BUT, out of tragedy there is always good, and these last 17 years working for the PO have given me many great opportunities. Hang in there - hope you are a carrier. It's easier to stick on the iPod, tune everyone out and then hit the road. Good Luck

My neighbor works for the PO and is nervous that his 15 years is not enough seniority to keep him from being moved to a new route in an unfriendly part of town.

I've lost several years of distributions from my TSP in the last couple of weeks. I may have to stay longer whether I want to or not.