[Merged] Ask Me About Working For Canada Post
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- pike18
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- May 2, 2012
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- STONEY CREEK
- Progatron
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Man, looks like a hell day out there for you guys in the GTA. Loads of snow, frigid temps, and a Monday to boot. Ugh... stay safe and warm!
- Guest092383484
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I second the Ice Cleats are not good for your legs comment. Stopped wearing those years ago... more dangerous than they seem.
- Mailmanwill
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- Oct 24, 2018
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Ice cleats have been pretty well mandatory since early November. They check on the way out and on route. Haven’t seen asphalt for two months on most of my route. Great to get out of them at the end of the day.
- pike18
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- May 2, 2012
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I understand the motive behind it and I think it’s with good intentions. If I was ever in a situation where I was, “forced” to work with them on, I would request a written directive. I’ve already been through the negative effects and to me, I’m being directed to do something I know is unsafe. Sure, I could slip on ice, or snow, but there are steps I can take to prevent that outside of wearing a device that has proven itself to be unsafe (for me anyway). It’s not that I’m combative and defensive of following direction (see reflective vest), I just won’t do something that I know will, or will likely injure me (see dog spray).Mailmanwill wrote: ↑ Ice cleats have been pretty well mandatory since early November. They check on the way out and on route. Haven’t seen asphalt for two months on most of my route. Great to get out of them at the end of the day.
- stalbert1
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Last 5 days I've worn them. No choice too Icy and hazardous without them on my route.Mailmanwill wrote: ↑ Ice cleats have been pretty well mandatory since early November. They check on the way out and on route. Haven’t seen asphalt for two months on most of my route. Great to get out of them at the end of the day.
Been a good winter here so I won't complain.
- Mailmanwill
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- stalbert1
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Such a beautiful city.Mailmanwill wrote: ↑ Yeah we got ice!
- biggerthanfun
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- Jan 13, 2013
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You guys are definitely earning your pay. I've been in short sleeves and shorts all winter and only need a coat when it rains. Today was 8° and sunny.
- stalbert1
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You're meanbiggerthanfun wrote: ↑ You guys are definitely earning your pay. I've been in short sleeves and shorts all winter and only need a coat when it rains. Today was 8° and sunny.
- biggerthanfun
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- Hugh Jass
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- Mar 8, 2002
- 13462 posts
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Our zone manager has recommended we DON'T wear cleats.Mailmanwill wrote: ↑ Ice cleats have been pretty well mandatory since early November. They check on the way out and on route. Haven’t seen asphalt for two months on most of my route. Great to get out of them at the end of the day.
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- dcjcdc
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if transferring to a different zone..
and want wave one...
looking at gta west depot 3 or 4 or Brampton hale or vankirk or Georgetown..
have 26 yrs in ..should be able to get a decent wave one route I hope..
- so before checking out these depots..thinking..what time is start time for wave one,,,,
maybe check if depot is all walking depot...maybe check if walks have rpo clearance to do..
what else should I be checking in, when going to a new depot
thanks
and want wave one...
looking at gta west depot 3 or 4 or Brampton hale or vankirk or Georgetown..
have 26 yrs in ..should be able to get a decent wave one route I hope..
- so before checking out these depots..thinking..what time is start time for wave one,,,,
maybe check if depot is all walking depot...maybe check if walks have rpo clearance to do..
what else should I be checking in, when going to a new depot
thanks
- Hugh Jass
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- Mar 8, 2002
- 13462 posts
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FYI Depot 3 will be going SSD in the summer. F that.dcjcdc wrote: ↑ if transferring to a different zone..
and want wave one...
looking at gta west depot 3 or 4 or Brampton hale or vankirk or Georgetown..
have 26 yrs in ..should be able to get a decent wave one route I hope..
- so before checking out these depots..thinking..what time is start time for wave one,,,,
maybe check if depot is all walking depot...maybe check if walks have rpo clearance to do..
what else should I be checking in, when going to a new depot
thanks
Check parking, some depots lost all their staff parking when the transits were brought in for pt.
Try to find out who's retiring soon, more than likely they've a good walk.
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- tarjet
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- York, ON
- tarjet
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- Apr 30, 2015
- 1117 posts
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- York, ON
IMO chasing senior routes at canada post is a fools errand. You'll be moving around every year because they don't last long. All the walks are basically garbage now. You might find one and then the station will just be restructured in the next year.
Better to work in a station with coworkers you like delivering in an area you like.
Better to work in a station with coworkers you like delivering in an area you like.
- Hugh Jass
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- SpeedyLC
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- Oct 24, 2017
- 110 posts
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Every time I ask one of my Sups for hand warmers he starts saying things like “stop being a wimp” or “again?” Or “come on it’s not that cold”.... he always says it smiling but it almost seems like he doesn’t want to give out hand warmers, or as if he pays hand warmers out of his pocket.... it’s just weird, but I always tell him to go outside and deliver without hand warmers.
- dcjcdc
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- Jun 17, 2009
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- onatrio
great tips to check out when looking at new depot..curious what does SSD mean
thanks
thanks
- KaleMerrier
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- Nov 10, 2018
- 7 posts
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Speaking of hand warmers... Any tips for keeping hands and feet from not freezing? I'm a bit more prone to the extremities freezing up then other people I think.
So far I just make do with dollar store gloves and - 30 winter hiking boots, I just chuck the warmers in both after an hour outside. Is it worth it to buy expensive gloves from MEC or some place like that? I'm afraid they'll be too restrictive or fall apart quickly so I haven't tried yet.
If I'm walking I'm good. But when I do the boxes I get F'ed up haha.
So far I just make do with dollar store gloves and - 30 winter hiking boots, I just chuck the warmers in both after an hour outside. Is it worth it to buy expensive gloves from MEC or some place like that? I'm afraid they'll be too restrictive or fall apart quickly so I haven't tried yet.
If I'm walking I'm good. But when I do the boxes I get F'ed up haha.
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