5 years and had enough

tylerjames

Having worked as a postie for nearly 5 years I look back on it and think I've not achieved anything except earning money.

The general attitude of most people is get finished as quick as possible and get home early, most people don't appear to take a break. There is no incentive for working harder as everyone gets paid the same.

The management is pushing more work on you all the time and to do the job to the rules is impossible without going over your time by 1-2 hours.

Also many posties don't have their own route so are moved around all the time and never get established or to form any relationship with the customers or feel like they have any kind of responsibility.

The future doesn't look good, but people say just be grateful you have a job when others haven't, that's wearing thin now as I'm so bored and not learning anything or developing as a person.

So being 31 now should I get out and take a risk and try and find a job where I can actually get somewhere by putting some effort in? If I was out of work for a while, is that such a bad thing, surely it is ok to want to change and improve?

BarrelScraper

Sorry that i can't help. I'm just replying to this so i can search the thread easier as my situation really isn't a million miles from yours & i'm interested how this thread progresses, so i feel for you & hope you're able to break out of it some time soon.

Dunroamin

tylerjames wrote: »

So being 31 now should I get out and take a risk and try and find a job where I can actually get somewhere by putting some effort in? If I was out of work for a while, is that such a bad thing, surely it is ok to want to change and improve?

There's nothing to stop you looking for a job while you're still employed on the post, in fact your chances of getting something else are better when you're already in a job.

Why would you leave a job voluntarily (making yourself ineligible for JSA for a period) in the hopes that of finding something better when you could do the same from the security of a job?

scooby088

I always thought being a postie was a good job to have, our postie is always the same one and only ever see a different one if our regular one is on holiday. OP have you asked for any other training? or to go further within the company. I know someone who has now been taken on full time and he still has his round and he has a driving licence and he is being used for collections too now.

lincroft1710

tylerjames wrote: »

Having worked as a postie for nearly 5 years I look back on it and think I've not achieved anything except earning money.

That's why most people work - to earn money.

The general attitude of most people is get finished as quick as possible and get home early, most people don't appear to take a break.

Why stay longer at work than you need to?

There is no incentive for working harder as everyone gets paid the same.

Performance pay can be very divisive.

The management is pushing more work on you all the time and to do the job to the rules is impossible without going over your time by 1-2 hours.

This happens in many jobs.

Also many posties don't have their own route so are moved around all the time and never get established or to form any relationship with the customers or feel like they have any kind of responsibility.

Management have to place people where the work is. Posties should have a responsibility for correctly delivering the mail.

The future doesn't look good, but people say just be grateful you have a job when others haven't,

Very true these days

that's wearing thin now as I'm so bored and not learning anything

What did you expect to learn, apart from how to sort mail and the quickest way to do your round

or developing as a person.

According to the latest Army TV ad, they offer to develop you as a person. Possible career move?

So being 31 now should I get out and take a risk and try and find a job where I can actually get somewhere by putting some effort in? If I was out of work for a while, is that such a bad thing, surely it is ok to want to change and improve?

There is nothing wrong with wanting a change and looking for something better. But don't just quit your job.

Think about the following :

It is the 2010s, not the 1960s/70s. Unless you want to go down the self employment route, you're going to be in very stiff competition for any challenging and worthwhile job. Do you measure up to the exacting standards now required by employers?

The other man's grass is always greener.

Out of the frying pan into the fire.

sniggings

My advice would be to keep the job but start looking for something else in your spare time.

Posties are quite well paid, going from that to £70 a week will not be nice.

It is nearly always easier to get a new job if you are working than on the dole.

Is going part time not an option, working 25-30 hours will still give you a good wage and make you feel a lot better, gives you more to time look for another job too.

davenport151

Think about re training. You have some of the day free i'm guessing. Anything you are interest in or want to make a career in?
This at least is small steps that don't involve giving up your 'day job.'
Try learn direct or the open university.

Racheldevon

It's not too late, and I think it's a good quality to be keen to develop yourself/skills etc. Spend some time really thinking about what you would like to do as a starting point. I agree with others, don't just quit your job, but see this as the chance to start putting some thought into where you want to go, and how you're going to make it happen. What type of role would you like to do? What type of organisation are you hoping to be part of? What environment would you prefer to work in? Are you looking to be part of a wider team, or work on a self-employed basis? What are the specifics that you don't currently enjoy? What type of client/customer etc do you have a preference for? Are you willing to undertake training courses/further qualifications to help you reach your goal?

wantsajob

Have you posted on here http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/community/index.php Know it's probably not a great idea to post on a forum directly relevant to your job, but when I've been on there before, everyone seemed down to earth and sensible.

tylerjames

I know most people only work for money but part of me questions whether your job which takes up a lot of your time should be more than just money.

I'm not sure I like the attitude of 'get the minimal amount of work done and get home as quick as possible' anymore.

I suppose they are questions I need to ask and answer myself, as everyone is different.

The army isn't for me, yes I like the idea of the work ethic and development as a person but in the bigger picture I'm against wars and conflicts.

Thank you for the responses on this thread so far

denla

I suppose you can apply for part-time retail jobs. It's pretty easy getting one since you have some sort of customer service work experience.

What qualifications do you have? Got a degree? College diploma? A levels? You can try applying for admin jobs but I don't think you'll get any offers unless you have some qualifications and IT skills.