What is working at a post office like?

The management and work environment is abysmal. You have NO LIFE, you are always pressured to work 10-12 hours a day, 6 days a week, and you’re always exhausted and cranky. They don’t care about you as a person, your personal life, or anything you need/have to do outside of work,only about the mail.

What are post office shifts?

Are there any morning shifts? Yes. Shifts starting as early as 4:00 am to 8:00 am. There are also evening and night shifts.

Do postal workers work 7 days a week?

Sunday through Saturday, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. At one time or another, I have worked all of the hours in a week. Delivery is mostly Monday through Saturday, although some deliveries are made on Sunday. Most offices are open Monday through Saturday, and a few offices are open on Sunday.

Do postal workers work 6 days a week?

USPS working hours vary depending on the location and route, but most mail carriers work six days a week during regular business hours. Mailman hours can include overtime, especially during holidays.

How many hours a day do postal workers work?

Normally, this regular work schedule is set at 8 hours a day and 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. When a nonexempt postmaster is required to work on the sixth day because relief is not available, premium pay at 150 percent of the postmaster’s basic salary is paid for this time.

Is working at Post Office a good job?

Good benefits and good exercise Benefits are good and pay is decent, but not a very fun work environment. Management only cares about making the numbers look good. Breaks are nonexistent if it’s a busy day, and depending on location you get a lunch break withheld regardless if you took it.

How long does it take to become a career postal employee?

The time it takes depends on the office that you work at. Sometimes a position may come available within 3 years, at some offices it may take 10 years. Over 2 years. The average I saw was 5-10 years.