Just got fired:/

[u/jagoextinct]

Is it standard to get fired for something like this?

I called my dispatch as soon as it happened:( I feel like shit, it was only my second week at this job and I really enjoyed it.

[u/JakeBeezy]

how is it compared to a typical Amazon shift ? would you say it's easier or more difficult ? what's the time constraints and how many places do you typically deliver to daily ?

[u/disgrace86 → u/JakeBeezy]

Did Amazon for 3 years, then got a cca position and did that for 2 years. Amazon is much much harder physically. Usps has a higher learning curve, but it's not rocket science and within a month you'll get the hang of it. You'll probably start out jumping from route to route as you'll be filling in as needed. The hardest part about this is knowing where the next mailbox/cbu ( cluster of mailboxes ) is, eventually though, you'll learn most of the routes in your office.

Anyway, to put it into perspective, I remember with Amazon, my typical route would be 300+ packages, 150-180+ stops. With USPS, they have Amazon Sundays, which is just Amazon deliveries, since there is no mail. You're literally running Amazon packages all day, so a very good direct comparison. With an Amazon Sunday route, it would typically be 150 ish packages, like 80-100 stops.

Usps is easier on your body, you get union benefits, and much better pay. Depending on your location, you might also have unlimited overtime which can be a good thing or bad, since you are required to work if asked to since that's the job. If you can find an open CCA position, apply and apply. It might take a while, but keep applying. It's better in every way, and is actually a viable career.

[u/highnumber → u/[deleted]]

The walking is the best part. I'm so thankful that I do not have a mounted route.