Rough, but rewarding. - Part Time Package Handler UPS Employee Review

4.0
May 10, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Working the night shift pays 100% of college tuition! I am a recent college graduate and have no student loans because I worked 3rd shift at UPS from freshman year to graduation. Average of 3-5 hours per shift for part-time employees. Anything over 5 hours is time and a half. The benefits were great! Doctor and Dentist visits cost me next to nothing. Received a raise every three months (depends on which contract you sign under). Received bonuses from Metro College and UPS for maintaining a "C" average, the bonuses ranged from $500 to $1500 depending on how many credits you passed and how many credits you have accumulated. I easily formed lasting relationships with co-workers and supervisors. If you are not scared of hard work and have a great attitude then UPS is a perfect match.

Cons

Work could be rough and tiresome at times. UPS followed a seniority system, it stinks when you have none, but great when you acquire some. You are rarely recognized for hard work.

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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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