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UPS does it again (or fails to do it)
Ordered some sanding belts from Klingspor. According to UPS they were
delivered today. I don't know where to because it wasn't _here_. So called the 800 number. It's now computerized and no way to report a failed delivery. So tried the Web site, for which I had to sign up, log in, and give them an email address, after which they tell me that I can't report a lost package. Hey, OSAMA. UPS!!!! |
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"J. Clarke" wrote in message Ordered some sanding belts from Klingspor. According to UPS they were delivered today. I don't know where to because it wasn't _here_. So called the 800 number. It's now computerized and no way to report a failed delivery. So tried the Web site, for which I had to sign up, log in, and give them an email address, after which they tell me that I can't report a lost package. Not surprising. I once had a FedEx package that they insisted was delivered (to what was in actuality a non-existent address), and that I never laid eyes on, and FedEx swore it was signed for by an individual named F. Rontporch. All sworn and attested to, with a straight face ... go figure. -- www.e-woodshop.net Last update: 10/29/06 |
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On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:52:38 -0500, "J. Clarke"
wrote: Ordered some sanding belts from Klingspor. According to UPS they were delivered today. I don't know where to because it wasn't _here_. So called the 800 number. It's now computerized and no way to report a failed delivery. So tried the Web site, for which I had to sign up, log in, and give them an email address, after which they tell me that I can't report a lost package. Hey, OSAMA. UPS!!!! My heroes. Good luck with your package. You're gonna need it. |
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On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:52:38 -0500, "J. Clarke" wrote:
Ordered some sanding belts from Klingspor. According to UPS they were delivered today. I don't know where to because it wasn't _here_. So called the 800 number. It's now computerized and no way to report a failed delivery. So tried the Web site, for which I had to sign up, log in, and give them an email address, after which they tell me that I can't report a lost package. Hey, OSAMA. UPS!!!! If UPS won't let you talk to any of their "customer service" people then, based on my experience, they're doing you a favor. The couple that I've ever dealt with brought a whole new meaning to the word "incompetent." Best thing to do, IME, is to call the vendor, tell them what happened, and let them deal with UPS. In the couple cases that it's happened to me, (one was Rockler, I forget the other) they've just re-shipped the order and presumably battled it out with UPS later. To reply by e-mail, use jcarlson631 at yahoo dot com John |
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In article , J. Clarke
wrote: Ordered some sanding belts from Klingspor. According to UPS they were delivered today. I don't know where to because it wasn't _here_. So called the 800 number. It's now computerized and no way to report a failed delivery. So tried the Web site, for which I had to sign up, log in, and give them an email address, after which they tell me that I can't report a lost package. Hey, OSAMA. UPS!!!! With any automated phone system, if there isn't an option you like, just do nothing and hang on the line. Odds are good you'll be switched to a human being. |
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On Nov 14, 7:52 pm, "J. Clarke" wrote: Ordered some sanding belts from Klingspor. According to UPS they were delivered today. [snipped for brevity] I order a lot of stuff from the US. I always ask for USPS. Some distributors don't like to ship USPS, becuase "there is no tracking". Well, guess what? There is virtually no tracking with UPS either. Purolator is a bit better, DHL works for me, if somebody pre-pays the shipping. CanPar is cool as long as one ships within Kanuckistan. *buffing my fingernails on my lapel*..well...of course LEE VALLEY happens to be a 'local' shipment. |
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"J. Clarke" wrote in message ... Ordered some sanding belts from Klingspor. According to UPS they were delivered today. I don't know where to because it wasn't _here_. So called the 800 number. It's now computerized and no way to report a failed delivery. So tried the Web site, for which I had to sign up, log in, and give them an email address, after which they tell me that I can't report a lost package. Hey, OSAMA. UPS!!!! Call the shipper, he cares about the shipment as much as you do and probably has more pull. |
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"Dave Balderstone" wrote in message news:141120062240456837%dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_Sbalderst one.ca... In article , J. Clarke wrote: Ordered some sanding belts from Klingspor. According to UPS they were delivered today. I don't know where to because it wasn't _here_. So called the 800 number. It's now computerized and no way to report a failed delivery. So tried the Web site, for which I had to sign up, log in, and give them an email address, after which they tell me that I can't report a lost package. Hey, OSAMA. UPS!!!! With any automated phone system, if there isn't an option you like, just do nothing and hang on the line. Odds are good you'll be switched to a human being. That used to be true. Now they just ask if you need the menu read again. If you ignore that, they hang up. Punching zero used to work also, but no more. |
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"J. Clarke" wrote in message ... Ordered some sanding belts from Klingspor. According to UPS they were delivered today. I don't know where to because it wasn't _here_. So called the 800 number. It's now computerized and no way to report a failed delivery. So tried the Web site, for which I had to sign up, log in, and give them an email address, after which they tell me that I can't report a lost package. Hey, OSAMA. UPS!!!! Aw heck try this http://gethuman.com/us/ Scroll down to US Shipping and look for, or dial 800-742-5877 Press 0 at each prompt, ignoring messages. |
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"J. Clarke" wrote in message ... Ordered some sanding belts from Klingspor. According to UPS they were delivered today. I don't know where to because it wasn't _here_. So called the 800 number. It's now computerized and no way to report a failed delivery. So tried the Web site, for which I had to sign up, log in, and give them an email address, after which they tell me that I can't report a lost package. Hey, OSAMA. UPS!!!! Last Christmas UPS said they delivered something to my front door (ended up being my neighbor's door) but couldn't/wouldn't deal with it. Called Amazon and they overnighted another package after explaining that UPS didn't deliver to me and it was a present. Amazon really came through, UPS on the other hand consistently can't read address numbers or deliver to the correct house. Call the original vendor. |
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Dave Balderstone writes:
With any automated phone system, if there isn't an option you like, just do nothing and hang on the line. Odds are good you'll be switched to a human being. And if that doesn't work, try the GetHuman database http://gethuman.com/us/ it says for UPS, 800-742-5877 Press 0 at each prompt, ignoring messages. -- Sending unsolicited commercial e-mail to this account incurs a fee of $500 per message, and acknowledges the legality of this contract. |
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J. Clarke wrote: Ordered some sanding belts from Klingspor. According to UPS they were delivered today. I don't know where to because it wasn't _here_. So called the 800 number. It's now computerized and no way to report a failed delivery. So tried the Web site, for which I had to sign up, log in, and give them an email address, after which they tell me that I can't report a lost package. Hey, OSAMA. UPS!!!! I feel your pain.. I despise those phone trees. Thanks to those that posted the "get human" database. I got a bill from a hospital that wasn't itemized or anything.. No indication of what family member it was (just had my name, and I know it wasn't me)..I tried to call to inquire.. After going about 10 deep in prompts with no way to find a human, I just hung up. After it got sent to a collection agency, I called the agency and told them I'd pay for it as soon as I got an itemized bill telling me what it's for. They told me to call the hospital. I said "If you don't have a copy of the bill to send me, then YOU call the hospital".. Never heard from either of them since. I still don't know if it was a legit bill or not, but I'm not going to send anyone money without an explanation. |
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"Bruce Barnett" wrote in message
... Dave Balderstone writes: With any automated phone system, if there isn't an option you like, just do nothing and hang on the line. Odds are good you'll be switched to a human being. And if that doesn't work, try the GetHuman database http://gethuman.com/us/ it says for UPS, 800-742-5877 Press 0 at each prompt, ignoring messages. That does get a human, who can't do anything about it. Called Klingspor, they're getting a new order out today. Friggin UPS--for the longest time they weren't able to figure out how to ring a doorbell--I finally put a huge sign pointing at the button and a bit laser-printed note on the door inside the glass--"UPS, please RING THE DAMN BELL like the Fedex guy and the pizza guy and the kid who mows the lawn and legions of trick-or-treaters figured out how to do on their own". |
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"bf" wrote in message oups.com... I got a bill from a hospital that wasn't itemized or anything.. No indication of what family member it was (just had my name, and I know it wasn't me)..I tried to call to inquire.. After going about 10 deep in prompts with no way to find a human, I just hung up. After it got sent to a collection agency, I called the agency and told them I'd pay for it as soon as I got an itemized bill telling me what it's for. They told me to call the hospital. I said "If you don't have a copy of the bill to send me, then YOU call the hospital".. Never heard from either of them since. I still don't know if it was a legit bill or not, but I'm not going to send anyone money without an explanation. You mean you didn't have the DRG for the code number? Golly, I thought all we consumers were supposed to have one. Which is why they change them all the time. What I like is the itemized portion of the invoice is printed, not with the date the service was allegedly rendered, which might allow me to cross-check, but with the date it was billed. With so much opportunity for fraud, is it any wonder there's so much out there? |
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Howdy!
In article .com, Robatoy wrote: On Nov 14, 7:52 pm, "J. Clarke" wrote: Ordered some sanding belts from Klingspor. According to UPS they were delivered today. [snipped for brevity] I order a lot of stuff from the US. I always ask for USPS. Some distributors don't like to ship USPS, becuase "there is no tracking". Well, guess what? There is virtually no tracking with UPS either. Delivery confirmation is a half a buck. It gives you a tracking number and provides a measure of accountability along with a sticker on the parcel that shows that someone is paying attention. yours, Michael -- Michael and MJ Houghton | Herveus d'Ormonde and Megan O'Donnelly | White Wolf and the Phoenix narrowwares Bowie, MD, USA | http://whitewolfandphoenix.com Proud member of the SCA Internet Whitewash Squad |
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On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 09:48:07 -0500, "J. Clarke"
wrote: Friggin UPS--for the longest time they weren't able to figure out how to ring a doorbell--I finally put a huge sign pointing at the button and a bit laser-printed note on the door inside the glass--"UPS, please RING THE DAMN BELL like the Fedex guy and the pizza guy and the kid who mows the lawn and legions of trick-or-treaters figured out how to do on their own". Gee, I wonder why the guy doesn't give a sh*t about your packages. And that UPS truck is louder then my doorbell anyway, but not as loud as the big ass driveway crushing FedEx truck. -Leuf |
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Toller wrote:
That used to be true. Now they just ask if you need the menu read again. If you ignore that, they hang up. Punching zero used to work also, but no more. Another thing you may want to try (lol, you may have already tried it) is to yell profanity into the phone. I'm not making this up. Some call center computers now have voice recognition software designed to listen for key words like this, then send you to a human. I confess that I once wrote call center software. Please forgive me. brian |
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In article .com, "brianlanning" wrote:
Another thing you may want to try (lol, you may have already tried it) is to yell profanity into the phone. I'm not making this up. Some call center computers now have voice recognition software designed to listen for key words like this, then send you to a human. ROTFL! I recently needed to speak to a UPS customer service rep about an out-of-the-ordinary problem that didn't match any of the system's canned prompts. Here's how the conversation went: [Voice-recognition system -- pleasant but slightly condescending female voice] Thank you for calling UPS. What would you like to do? You can say 'track a package', 'send a package' -- [I interrupt] Speak to a human being. [VRS, puzzled tone] I'm sorry, I didn't quite get that. You can say 'track a package' -- [I interrupt again] Talk to a human. [VRS] I'm sorry, I didn't quite get that. You can say 'track a package' -- [me, louder, irritated] Talk to a human! [VRS] I'm sorry, I didn't quite get that. You can say -- [me, exasperated] F**K YOU!! [VRS] One moment, and I'll connect you to an agent. [helpless laughter barely contained before the real-live human being came on the line] -- Regards, Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com) It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again. |
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"J. Clarke" wrote in message ... And if that doesn't work, try the GetHuman database http://gethuman.com/us/ it says for UPS, 800-742-5877 Press 0 at each prompt, ignoring messages. That does get a human, who can't do anything about it. Don't you wonder why they even answer the phone at all. I was dealing with a ditz with the Discover credit card company last night. I had applied received, and decided to cancel the card after I found that its cash back program only offered about half of what I am currently getting. The guy could not believe that I wanted to cancel their "Platinum" card. He was not going to let me cancel. Finally I told him to listen, I held the phone next to the paper shredder and dropped the card in. I then asked him if he was on the same page as I. ;~) |
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"Leon" wrote in message
getting. The guy could not believe that I wanted to cancel their "Platinum" card. He was not going to let me cancel. Finally I told him to listen, I held the phone next to the paper shredder and dropped the card in. I then asked him if he was on the same page as I. ;~) That usually a pretty good ploy with Discover ... they generally immediately try lower said interest rate on balance transfers and kick up your limit a few thou when threatened thusly. -- www.e-woodshop.net Last update: 10/29/06 |
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"bf" wrote in message oups.com... for. They told me to call the hospital. I said "If you don't have a copy of the bill to send me, then YOU call the hospital".. Never heard from either of them since. I still don't know if it was a legit bill or not, but I'm not going to send anyone money without an explanation. Did you happen to check your credit after that? |
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"Swingman" wrote in message ... "Leon" wrote in message getting. The guy could not believe that I wanted to cancel their "Platinum" card. He was not going to let me cancel. Finally I told him to listen, I held the phone next to the paper shredder and dropped the card in. I then asked him if he was on the same page as I. ;~) That usually a pretty good ploy with Discover ... they generally immediately try lower said interest rate on balance transfers and kick up your limit a few thou when threatened thusly. The guy really started throwing in all kinds of perks and offers like you mentioned when I told him that we usually put 25 to 35K a year on the card. Since we pay the card off every month none of what he had to offer interested me. We average 3 to 4% money back from the cards that we use. |
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"Brent Beal" wrote in message ... "bf" wrote in message oups.com... for. They told me to call the hospital. I said "If you don't have a copy of the bill to send me, then YOU call the hospital".. Never heard from either of them since. I still don't know if it was a legit bill or not, but I'm not going to send anyone money without an explanation. Did you happen to check your credit after that? I would advise the same. My wife and I had to have a sewer company come out on a Sunday one weekend to fix a backed up sewer line. The person that answered the phone said that the charge for emergencies was $200/hr plus a $75 trip charge. We had no choice and they showed up and in 20 minutes they had the line unclogged. We were expecting a bill for $200+. When we got it it was for $475. The person that answered the phone neglected to tell us that there was a 2 hour minimum charge. We got nowhere with the company and I paid what I thought was reasonable ($225). They sent us to collections and when the collector called I explained the story to him. The next week was the same story, new collector, explanation, and then nothing. Well I thought it was over and 8 months later I was trying to get a car loan and low and behold they had turned it over to the credit bureau as Non-Payment. I finally was victorious as they took me to court and I won. They had to remove it from my credit but it took almost 18 months. Allen |
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On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 11:56:22 GMT, "rthomps9"
wrote: Last Christmas UPS said they delivered something to my front door (ended up being my neighbor's door) but couldn't/wouldn't deal with it. Called Amazon and they overnighted another package after explaining that UPS didn't deliver to me and it was a present. Amazon really came through, UPS on the other hand consistently can't read address numbers or deliver to the correct house. Yeah, UPS is a constant problem for me. For some reason, every time UPS delivers here, they take it to some other house on another street with another number first and I have to call and complain and get the runaround to have them go pick it up. It's faster for me to just go over and pick it up myself, I just gave the people who live there my number and they call whenever UPS messes up. I'll probably make them a nice plate of cookies for Christmas for being such good sports about it. UPS has no explanation for their constant messups. |
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On Thu, 16 Nov 2006 07:25:04 GMT, Brian Henderson
wrote: Yeah, UPS is a constant problem for me. For some reason, every time UPS delivers here, they take it to some other house on another street with another number UPS has no explanation for their constant messups. I do. It's a low IQ. That and they're the biggest package delivery, they don't have to care that their service is very poor. They've become what everyone used to (or still does) make fun of the USPS for. |
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George Max wrote: On Thu, 16 Nov 2006 07:25:04 GMT, Brian Henderson wrote: Yeah, UPS is a constant problem for me. For some reason, every time UPS delivers here, they take it to some other house on another street with another number UPS has no explanation for their constant messups. I do. It's a low IQ. That and they're the biggest package delivery, they don't have to care that their service is very poor. They've become what everyone used to (or still does) make fun of the USPS for. Yeah, let me cry in the beer too. Finally decided to get broadband at home, ordered DSL package from Verizon. Verizon ships the modem to the buyer. Sometime yesterday, while SWMBO was home, UPS, without ringing the bell or knocking, left the torn, partially crushed package in front of our house... IN THE RAIN! I must say that Verizon was very sympathetic and said they would send out another right away. The CSR I spoke to said she hears stuff like this all the time. I asked why they continue to use UPS and was told that she wonders why too! -- A man who throws dirt loses ground. Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - |
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wrote in message ... In article , George Max wrote: On Thu, 16 Nov 2006 07:25:04 GMT, Brian Henderson wrote: Yeah, UPS is a constant problem for me. For some reason, every time UPS delivers here, they take it to some other house on another street with another number When I first started using map blast or map quest, I would type in my address and it would show my house one block north than it was. Maybe they use those for directions, or their GPS system is screwed! |
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Residential business has become a total PITA for UPS which is why they charge a premium for it. Around here, FedEx is even worse. Lew |
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On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:52:38 -0500, "J. Clarke"
wrote: Ordered some sanding belts from Klingspor. According to UPS they were delivered today. I don't know where to because it wasn't _here_. So called the 800 number. It's now computerized and no way to report a failed delivery. So tried the Web site, for which I had to sign up, log in, and give them an email address, after which they tell me that I can't report a lost package. I must be the luckiest guy in the world. Almost every mail-order (that includes e-business) I have ever had since tracking was available online has had a tracking number that I've been able to follow (one didn't--I don't know why). The delivery matched the tracking every time. I had good service in the three places I've lived since UPS started. The guy in Illiniois never had trouble finding me, and when I ordered $2000 worth of radios and power supplies, he went through the back gate and placed them up on the deck by the back door (all instead of the front door) knowing they were expensive. When I was living in a condo in FL, the UPS guy had a keycode to get in the building (by fiat of the Association) and leave packages by the door in the hall if no one answered. Here in NFL, the UPS guy lives in the neighborhood and covers up packages left in absentia with the doormat (even though the neighborhood is extremely safe--rarely is anyone in here who doesn't belong here). I am unaware of ever failing to receive a package that was shipped UPS. Now, if I lived in Canada, I'd be singing an entirely different tune. What they're doing up there is criminal. -- LRod Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999 http://www.woodbutcher.net Proud participant of rec.woodworking since February, 1997 email addy de-spam-ified due to 1,000 spams per month. If you can't figure out how to use it, I probably wouldn't care to correspond with you anyway. |
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On Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:14:33 +0000, Lew Hodgett wrote:
Subject Residential business has become a total PITA for UPS which is why they charge a premium for it. Around here, FedEx is even worse. Well, the end result of all this is that on Wednesday UPS delivered the replacement package that Klingspor sent out and today they delivered the original. On Monday I need to get hold of Klingspor and find out what they want me to do with it. -- X:\Newsreaders\sig.txt |
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J. Clarke wrote:
Well, the end result of all this is that on Wednesday UPS delivered the replacement package that Klingspor sent out and today they delivered the original. On Monday I need to get hold of Klingspor and find out what they want me to do with it. If they have a salesman in the area, they will give you credit and ask you to hold it for pickup by the salesman which will probably take about 6 weeks. No salesman, they will take it back. DAMHIKT Lew |
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The true meaning of UPS
ULTRA POOR SERVICE = UPS REALY POOR SERVICE = RPS "George Max" wrote in message ... On Fri, 17 Nov 2006 01:49:33 -0600, () wrote: The only packages UPS has ever delivered to me in pristine condition are items from Dell computer. Those boxes looked absolutely brand new, just like they left their assembly line. I think Dell must kick UPS's asses pretty hard to get that kind of service. The printer that came with my last computer is a different story. It's an HP, ordered with the Dell computer (before Dell switched to their own printers) and that printer box was printed with all kinds of colorful HP graphics. That box appears to have been left on a wet floor and out in the rain. It's a very good thing that HP packed that printer in a plastic bag in that box. |
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I find using the pound zero over and over again getts me there...
"Toller" wrote in message ... "Dave Balderstone" wrote in message news:141120062240456837%dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_Sbalderst one.ca... In article , J. Clarke wrote: Ordered some sanding belts from Klingspor. According to UPS they were delivered today. I don't know where to because it wasn't _here_. So called the 800 number. It's now computerized and no way to report a failed delivery. So tried the Web site, for which I had to sign up, log in, and give them an email address, after which they tell me that I can't report a lost package. Hey, OSAMA. UPS!!!! With any automated phone system, if there isn't an option you like, just do nothing and hang on the line. Odds are good you'll be switched to a human being. That used to be true. Now they just ask if you need the menu read again. If you ignore that, they hang up. Punching zero used to work also, but no more. |
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"Al" writes:
The true meaning of UPS ULTRA POOR SERVICE = UPS REALY POOR SERVICE = RPS RPS is now Fedex Ground. Fedex bought RPS after the big UPS strike to better compete with UPS. Brian Elfert |
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George Max wrote: On Thu, 16 Nov 2006 07:25:04 GMT, Brian Henderson wrote: Yeah, UPS is a constant problem for me. For some reason, every time UPS delivers here, they take it to some other house on another street with another number UPS has no explanation for their constant messups. I do. It's a low IQ. That and they're the biggest package delivery, they don't have to care that their service is very poor. They've become what everyone used to (or still does) make fun of the USPS for. I recall it being explained to me that the UPS had a contract with its employees such that after a certain period of full-time employees would only become Union members after a (60 day?) probabtionary perios. Consequently, UPS routinely discharged new employees after 59 days. So among other problems, UPS has a lot of empoyees with very little experience. -- FF |
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UPS does it again (or fails to do it)
George Max wrote:
On 19 Nov 2006 11:43:56 -0800, wrote: I recall it being explained to me that the UPS had a contract with its employees such that after a certain period of full-time employees would only become Union members after a (60 day?) probabtionary perios. Consequently, UPS routinely discharged new employees after 59 days. So among other problems, UPS has a lot of empoyees with very little experience. That'd be bad for any company. There are a LOT of little machines shops known collectively as "89 day" shops. The insurance kicks in on the 90th day ... but you won't be there to see it happen. Bill |
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UPS does it again (or fails to do it)
"Bill in Detroit" wrote in message ... George Max wrote: On 19 Nov 2006 11:43:56 -0800, wrote: I recall it being explained to me that the UPS had a contract with its employees such that after a certain period of full-time employees would only become Union members after a (60 day?) probabtionary perios. Consequently, UPS routinely discharged new employees after 59 days. So among other problems, UPS has a lot of empoyees with very little experience. That'd be bad for any company. There are a LOT of little machines shops known collectively as "89 day" shops. The insurance kicks in on the 90th day ... but you won't be there to see it happen. Like 89 days is still temporary duty, while ninety or more is a deployment. BTDT. Not to disparage, but how much skill does it take to pitch a package marked "Fragile" onto a porch? It's not experience but attitude. As the man says, when you try to motivate with money, you get people who are motivated only by money. Probationary period is to determine if they have enough pride in themselves to be a credit to your business. My regular guy on the brown truck of the last six-ten years always has a smile, two dog biscuits and the package ready when he pulls up. In summer he loves a short iced tea before continuing. No sugar. |
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