CCA here almost 7 months in. Everything Nick said is true. You are gonna have good days and bad ones. When you don’t know a route it’s gonna suck but the more you do them. The better you will get at them. Physically. Things are gonna hurt. Whether it’s your feet. Your back. Arms. Etc. Don’t quit and don’t give up. Yes it gets better. The more you do. The better you will get at it. By the time you know it. Weeks and months have gone by.
I get these type of messages every day. I'm giving people the facts on what it's like. Some people don't listen to everything though they only listen to certain things I say. It's hard work but with time it'll get easier
Today was my last day of oji training. My trainer shadowed me and I did her whole route today . 9am -6:25pm she usually finishes by 4:30 and she told me not bad for doing it on my first try. Tomorrow is my first day being completely alone let’s see how it goes 😅
I'm a carrier in Denver (we have 26 stations) and we are so short of carriers that CCAs are getting converted to PTF straight out of training. Which is good for them, except that some of these carriers can't do the job. Some of them can only get parcels done in eight hours and they bring back all the DPS and flats. It's tough to fire a regular carrier even if he's still in his first 90 days. The union will argue that the carrier hasn't received the proper training, which in fairness is often true.
Love it. Yep not looking forward to working in the dark but like you said, struggle at first but it gets easier, just keep your head up. Great cut bro enjoy your day off and I'm sure I'll hit you up with more questions after I start.
Yesterday was a bad day for me also. It was the first day by myself on a new route I never done. I got half the route done and I must of missed five or six packages in about 12 hours. They sent 2 carriers to take the rest of the route from me around 7 at night. It wasn't the worst day of my life but it did suck. Today was a lot better I just did my usual swing route.
@@jordancollins5972 I am glad you didn't. It's easy to get discouraged, I sure was. This has to get easier the more we do it. Just remember the struggle is real and I am going through it with you.
I know this is 7 months old, but one of the tricks I tell the newer guys is think of all of the hits on a route as pieces of a pizza.... Just take one piece at a time, get the mail out and delivered and go from there. The streets and the addresses never really change so once you've delivered some place a couple times you will know where to go which is a huge part of the job. It definitely gets easier the longer you do it.
I'm 3 weeks into this job and omg 😵💫...lol. I've had great days and absolutely horrific days. I can't wait for it to get easier cuz this shit is TOUGH! Appreciate your videos! Keep it up!
@@MailmanNick I actually reapplied for Clerk position. I spoke to two clerks before doing it. Thing is, I just moved to Kansas after being in Florida for 20 years and everyone is scaring me about the winters. And the dogs are friggin psychos here, lots of people getting bad bites. I've had to use my satchel on a dog already, luckily that was all it took for me to get back to the vehicle but he wasn't standing down. You got any dog stories/advice?
I’m on day two of my oji training, just finished my first Amazon Sunday today. I love this job and I want to be good at it but I feel so stressed and overwhelmed. I can’t for the life of me remember all the clock rings and the forms and where to put the mail when I come back to the station. I can see people are getting annoying with me asking questions but I don’t know how to retain all this info and it’s making me feel really stupid and defeated.
My office just had our two new CCAS leave last month, leaving me and one other guy and it’s looking like we aren’t getting another one any time soon. Peaks gonna be fun but at least the paychecks will be nice haha
My experience was bad. I'm new to the town and didn't know where anything is. They threw me on routes without any training, that I had never been on, but then get mad when I don't come back on time.
1 month in and i feel like quitting. My back pain doesnt get enough time to recover and i cant imagine how broken my body will feel the longer i go. Plus having no life and the small hourly pay of about 19...its brutal.
@MailmanNick yeah it's tough work and my scoliosis makes it so I can't walk by the end of the day when its a heavy load. If the pay goes up I'd be willing to stay truthfully.
I know this is a cca channel but I subscribed even though I’ll be a pse clerk and will be going to orientation tomorrow its good to know the prospectives of other crafts and know what’s going on. No more working dead end jobs at amazon for me, I know the PO ain’t always easy BUTT sky is the limit with this career and $$ to be made. Thank u!!
I'm thinking of applying to a position that just opened up in my village (3,300 in the village and I'd guess 5,000 total in the township/zip code). I think knowing the area will give me an advantage, but depending on how fast the employment process goes I might get enter in the busy Christmas time. I'm single, but I do have a dog to walk, so I'm a bit concerned about that. I've never seen USPS workers out late delivering around here so that gives me hope.
I got certified right handed driving on Thursday, I do my academy next week starting Wednesday with a break in between due to Veterans Day…too bad we don’t get paid on Veterans Day…but payday is on the 10th🙂
Applied September 1st Fingerprint on sept 11 for cca. Hope things go smoothly. Was a package driver for ups few years ago which was brutal but hoping with that knowledge things go smoother for this.
Dumb question but are we guaranteed decent hours during training/orientation and moving forwatd worth the job in the beginning to maintain bills, food, gas and what not or should I just go to part time with my job I have now for awhile. Just a single parent worrying that hours won't be there in the beginning. Trying to start a new career path is stressful in itself let alone worry if ill still be able make ends meet.
People want an easy job that pays good. This is why the harder jobs pay good because you have to put in the work. In the long run, it’s worth it especially when you have kids to feed
I started about two weeks ago. Last week I pulled 59 hours. Lookin forward to that check. That said, I feel like I suck at this job. I’ve yet to finish a whole route by myself. They say a tray of DPS is an hour of work, but it takes me about 2 right now. I want to get better but idk I guess it’s just a slow process. I’ll keep showing up and trying my best, but I feel like I’m not carrying my weight and it’s frustrating.
I'm 3 weeks into the job and feel exactly the same way. It's so much harder than I expected but I really want to stick with it...I almost quit yesterday though. Just cried in my truck for a minute and got back to it. LOL.
@@amc4708 it happens to the best of us. One day the other month I got out of the office super late. I had a route and 2.5 hrs extra on me. My truck was completely stuffed with packages to where the were falling out when I opened the back door. I took a minute and let my emotions go and finished the day. Everyday is a new day. Stay calm and grind. Good luck
@@ccafab6578 Shoot when I have those days I just laugh it off because at the end of the day I’m making that money. We get paid by the hour, remember that. Don’t gotta rush! 😉
Nick I respect you lots for what you do!! I like the job CCA but let’s be real 12-13 hour days 5 different routes + Amazon Sunday a floating day off no Bueno..
You get paid every second. Stash that money and then when you're comfortable, decide if you want to do something different. If you're young like me, it's a waste of time to chase pussy and go out when you're broke. Set yourself up so you're not breaking your back until you're 90.
Depends where your at. Im in a small office so we work no later than 6 everyday. Amazon Sunday usually ends by noon. Its great if you like having free time, but your paychecks will be much smaller cause your back before 6.
@@MailmanNick or like me if u have kids and a wife that stays home to take care of our kids. I need all the ot I can get to provide better life. Waiting on my orientation I’m excited and nervous.
I've been homeless collecting bottles, and cans in Michigan to survive. They have a ten cent deposit each. When I first started, my legs and feet hurt all the time. I'm now used to it, so maybe I should start delivering mail.
Dude this political mail is killer. I literally had to case in like 400 flyers then had a DPS count of 4900 w coverage earlier this week. It Took me 10 hours. Can’t wait until the election lol. I feel your pain but I just think Of that check $$$.
I worked 12 hours yesterday and 11 hours the day before. I'm a CCA but they put me on a rural route yesterday (grievance will be filed, I was told) and was casing from 8am to 2pm!!!! I got back to the office at 8pm. Ahhhhhh. It was horrible but that overtime and penalty time is sounding reaaaaal good.
I just went through CCA training. I got overwhelmed with my LLV training 😩 the drive wanting to be a CCA is there HOWEVER after my LLV training I started to doubt myself. I am trying to get myself back on track before my CCA academy. Do you have any advice for me?
Take a step back and take a deep breath. You were trying to drive a vehicle you never driven before. There's going to be anxiety. Pay attention and learn all you can. You'll be more comfortable in the llv than your own car eventually.
how do you handle a llv full of big packages? i can’t figure out a way to organize them so that i don’t have to check the street of every zone 2 or 3 package. it’s killing my time out on the road 🤣😭
The political mail is no joke!! It's literally everyday. All the city regulars where I'm at are getting OT everyday the last few weeks cuz of that shit. In at 7 to run parcels, case, drive out my relays and start the route nd by that time it's like 11am lol its nutss
Political mail is basically the same thing as full coverage like with ad papers. Your basically going to every house to drop off a flyer. I dont even case that shit half the time just because it takes forever to do so. Just drop it in buckets and run it seperatly like i do ad papers
@@MailmanNick those flyers are no joke. Super thin and a pain in the butt to case. Better off just taking em. Although one day i got a stack of flyers that went to every house, but it started at the end of the route to the beginning. So it was in order backwards. Im over like God must hate me today lol
Sup Nick! Funny story, so when I 1st started watching your videos, I had always wondered why you started your intro that way about 204b's. But now I do. LoL! 😂
I put in my application for cca and I believe they want my background check… they want me to set up a gis account. Is this a temporary position Nick ? I was reading the job description and read something about this position May lead to a career position?
@@MailmanNick that means both I need to role? Everly new applicant needs to pass small truck road test or not ?or just I can choose waking or being driver! ok thanks replied
So I applied last week. Accepted a conditional job offer, but I didn't realize that the position was part time. Luckily I just did fingerprints yesterday so theres still time to change it. Hopefully the cca positions I applied for come up with conditional job offers soon.
@@MailmanNick I hope so. I just moved and am going to have to move again for the job. Gonna need all the money I can get. It's a rural carrier associate/regular service route position.
A supervisor told me the mail has to be delivered in four hours. Honestly if that is the case it's not worth rushing yourself to death and working without lunch.
@@MailmanNick Thanks Nick, your videos really helped me out especially when I was getting hired and just starting out last year. Keep doing what you do brother.
Im bout to apply and want to work 9am-5pm will they make me work past 5pm even if that’s my schedule cuz I have stuff to do past 6pm and if they make me work overtime hours that I don’t want ,then I prolly won’t apply but lmk
UPDATE- I am on my 2nd week of taking routes alone and supposedly i am given a 4 hour route that is taking me 6-8 hours... i dont know if they are lying to me or not. I noticed i don't get many hours and overtime is barely given. Debating if i should quit or keep going..
@@MailmanNick idk bruh out here I'm Denver I've been filing grievances for like six months and they just pay out the remedy pay...kind of a catch 22 and sad the inconsistency across the nation. We out here got regulars working 65-80 hours a week, myself included, and I just got no idea how to approach it especially when people put themselves out there for the penalty and grievance pay. It really draws lines on things. I also sadly believe CCA are exempt from grievance pay via 12/60. Would really wish you all got paid more starting since it's a competitive market. Anyways I've rattled on enough. Keep up the content green one and enjoy the positivity you spread. Life is what you make it and this job is not for everyone. 😎
@@adamlopez4866 thank you for the support. I had someone tell me "pick your battles". I'm here to make as much money as I can. I wish CCA's made PTF after 90 days and starting pay was more. Hopefully things will change soon.
Anyone over 50 just going? I just finished driving and shadowing I’m not going to lie I’m a California transplant living in Utah and driving those tiny wheels in Utah in a snowstorm can be sketchy. Any advice for warm gear . Great content and attitude ❤ Subbed!
Hello Nick, thank you for your honest feedback with the CCA. I have a queston , i applied for the position and i got my fingerprints done ( i had to travel to FLorida). How far am i from the process to get hired? i am itching to get started
You get paid for every second you're on the clock. If you're struggling they will have a carrier go help you. If that happens a lot though carriers will start to hate you. In the beginning it's not a big deal though.
He's honest. The post office is failing and losing money, has been for years. Applying now gets you a miserable job, where you give up any and almost all free time. The money is there now if you want to work overtime, but the postal service itself is dying. The postal service is an awful job, Nick found a job that works for him. It's dogshit folks
I ain't getting enough hours for this to be worth it, no holiday leave no sick leave, no benefits, no retierment plan until or when I become a regular as a RC. God knows when that might be, I have people at my station 6 years still no space for them to be regular. I thought I'd be banking it I thought I'd be working 6 days a week...I'll give it till January 2023
Hi Nick, I applied in CCA so what are the specific things they looking for to do it in a permanent career position after 360 days, and are they giving benefits to non career employees like paid time off, any medical, religious accommodation etc?
Almost 2 years in bro? Are you still a CCA or have you converted already? You have a lot of really great and informative videos. Keep up the good work!
Holy crap man that’s crazy! You should automatically convert at your 24 month mark. I just finished my 5 day break and I’ll be converting hopefully in February I’m like at #10
@@MailmanNick Ok. There is a RURAL CARRIER w/benefits 45 minutes away from where I live. I hope to hear back soon. In the meantime I will be starting in January as a PSE 360 non-career/PTF
I received an offer from TSA & am now sitting at offer phase EXT for usps. I don’t know which direction to go in. I don’t like dealing or being around ppl so I’m leaning more towards usps , but TSA makes more🫤
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what is a 204b???
@@cooltkll a carrier who does supervisor duties
@@MailmanNick do they make more money?
@@cooltkll I think they make a little more but I'm not sure
CCA here almost 7 months in. Everything Nick said is true. You are gonna have good days and bad ones. When you don’t know a route it’s gonna suck but the more you do them. The better you will get at them.
Physically. Things are gonna hurt. Whether it’s your feet. Your back. Arms. Etc.
Don’t quit and don’t give up.
Yes it gets better. The more you do. The better you will get at it. By the time you know it. Weeks and months have gone by.
I get these type of messages every day. I'm giving people the facts on what it's like. Some people don't listen to everything though they only listen to certain things I say. It's hard work but with time it'll get easier
Guys and gals, listen to Nick. I’m converting to regular tomorrow!!! All the hard work WILL pay off. Chin up, nose to the grindstone!!!!
Congrats 🎉
Lucky you 👏🏽
@@MailmanNick Hey Nick, once you're regular for cca, is it still mandatory OT??? Can regular just stay at 8 hrs per day?
@@krayziejerry depends on the office. My regulars get mandated sometimes
No thanks
I’m going to start my training and orientation the next week! I’m positive. I know is gonna be hard the first days but I’m ready. Thank you Nick!!
Don’t call off when you start and don’t ba late. They will keep you for 89 days and FIRE you
Checking in 8 months later; are you still working there? How has it been so far?
Today was my last day of oji training. My trainer shadowed me and I did her whole route today . 9am -6:25pm she usually finishes by 4:30 and she told me not bad for doing it on my first try. Tomorrow is my first day being completely alone let’s see how it goes 😅
is that 1 hour an 25 min OT. Time and a half
I'm a carrier in Denver (we have 26 stations) and we are so short of carriers that CCAs are getting converted to PTF straight out of training. Which is good for them, except that some of these carriers can't do the job. Some of them can only get parcels done in eight hours and they bring back all the DPS and flats. It's tough to fire a regular carrier even if he's still in his first 90 days. The union will argue that the carrier hasn't received the proper training, which in fairness is often true.
Me and my bro want to travel to Denver. Yeah the training is really bad
@@MailmanNick denver is a shithole, the old mining towns like blackhawk in the mountains just west of denver are cool tho
How’s the pay over there ? A lot of overtime?
Appreciate this video because I just got the offer letter yesterday and am starting to get the new hire jitters.
I did my fingerprints a couple weeks ago. Was told that I'd be informed when they finish my background check. Hopefully I hear back soon.
We in the same boat. Been waiting for 3 weeks now
I just fingerprinted Tuesday, kind of hoping it drags out til Jan. 1st, I will get paid out 4 weeks vacation time at my job now of it does.
Just got the call. My start day is the 26th. My orientation is the week of the 28th.
@@cnunn85 very nice!! I hope I can make it on my shadow day. Time to burn some pounds lol
You sir are amazing!!! Straight up positive and real !
Thank you
Love it. Yep not looking forward to working in the dark but like you said, struggle at first but it gets easier, just keep your head up. Great cut bro enjoy your day off and I'm sure I'll hit you up with more questions after I start.
Instagram DMS are always open
Get yourself prepared to work at night by getting an LED headlight, flashlight there is good ones at Costco.
@@MailmanNick thank you
@@clorissafranco9219 thank you
Yesterday was a bad day for me also. It was the first day by myself on a new route I never done. I got half the route done and I must of missed five or six packages in about 12 hours. They sent 2 carriers to take the rest of the route from me around 7 at night. It wasn't the worst day of my life but it did suck. Today was a lot better I just did my usual swing route.
Bro today was my first day by myself to and I almost quit man it sucked
@@jordancollins5972 I am glad you didn't. It's easy to get discouraged, I sure was. This has to get easier the more we do it. Just remember the struggle is real and I am going through it with you.
I know this is 7 months old, but one of the tricks I tell the newer guys is think of all of the hits on a route as pieces of a pizza.... Just take one piece at a time, get the mail out and delivered and go from there. The streets and the addresses never really change so once you've delivered some place a couple times you will know where to go which is a huge part of the job. It definitely gets easier the longer you do it.
r u still their did u get better
@@jordancollins5972
I'm 3 weeks into this job and omg 😵💫...lol. I've had great days and absolutely horrific days. I can't wait for it to get easier cuz this shit is TOUGH! Appreciate your videos! Keep it up!
Give it half a year or so
@@MailmanNick I actually reapplied for Clerk position. I spoke to two clerks before doing it. Thing is, I just moved to Kansas after being in Florida for 20 years and everyone is scaring me about the winters. And the dogs are friggin psychos here, lots of people getting bad bites. I've had to use my satchel on a dog already, luckily that was all it took for me to get back to the vehicle but he wasn't standing down. You got any dog stories/advice?
I’m on day two of my oji training, just finished my first Amazon Sunday today. I love this job and I want to be good at it but I feel so stressed and overwhelmed. I can’t for the life of me remember all the clock rings and the forms and where to put the mail when I come back to the station. I can see people are getting annoying with me asking questions but I don’t know how to retain all this info and it’s making me feel really stupid and defeated.
Write stuff down
@@MailmanNick thank you Nick
Oh man... Ya. I feel ya.
Same here
Thanks for all of these videos! I'm going to orientation in Illinois tomorrow
1 year later; did you stick around?
@Tacorea yes, still there. I'm a regular carreer carrier now 😊
@@30quakerwhat is orientation like? I start in 2 weeks
My office just had our two new CCAS leave last month, leaving me and one other guy and it’s looking like we aren’t getting another one any time soon. Peaks gonna be fun but at least the paychecks will be nice haha
Passed the driving test today going to academy in two weeks. Thanks for the videos. It’s given me great perspective about the job
Thank you for the support
My experience was bad. I'm new to the town and didn't know where anything is. They threw me on routes without any training, that I had never been on, but then get mad when I don't come back on time.
Sounds pretty standard. They did the same thing to me. Management will never be satisfied you just need to make your money and that's it.
Your videos help so much. I start training in a few weeks. Thank you!
Appreciate that. Be sure to like and share
Thanks Nick. Just finished academy today. Starting officially tomorrow 0900, so grateful for the opportunity and starting my career.
Starting at a rough time but don't stress keep working hard
1 month in and i feel like quitting. My back pain doesnt get enough time to recover and i cant imagine how broken my body will feel the longer i go. Plus having no life and the small hourly pay of about 19...its brutal.
Unfortunately we haven't had our contract yet. People are gonna quit if we don't get a good increase in pay
@MailmanNick yeah it's tough work and my scoliosis makes it so I can't walk by the end of the day when its a heavy load. If the pay goes up I'd be willing to stay truthfully.
Actually dealing with the same situation.. I’m New regular and if they don’t give higher pay I’m out by nov10
Every day is a new day. Love that. Been looking at careers and being a mailman is a top one for me
I know this is a cca channel but I subscribed even though I’ll be a pse clerk and will be going to orientation tomorrow its good to know the prospectives of other crafts and know what’s going on. No more working dead end jobs at amazon for me, I know the PO ain’t always easy BUTT sky is the limit with this career and $$ to be made. Thank u!!
Cool. Let me know what you go thru I can talk about it on here too
Hi, Shanelle, I worked at Amazon too and now about to get my fingerprints for cca. Good luck!
I applied for an RCA position, and this video really helped my confidence. Thanks alot man.
Thank you for the support bro
Been watching you for a while you help out and answer questions it’s been getting better I had 64 hours as of today 🔥
I try to help everyone so they can take advantage of this money train
@@MailmanNick definitely I’m gonna stay down for a few years stack and make my investments so I can get out
I'm thinking of applying to a position that just opened up in my village (3,300 in the village and I'd guess 5,000 total in the township/zip code). I think knowing the area will give me an advantage, but depending on how fast the employment process goes I might get enter in the busy Christmas time. I'm single, but I do have a dog to walk, so I'm a bit concerned about that. I've never seen USPS workers out late delivering around here so that gives me hope.
That's a very tiny town so maybe little hours
I got certified right handed driving on Thursday, I do my academy next week starting Wednesday with a break in between due to Veterans Day…too bad we don’t get paid on Veterans Day…but payday is on the 10th🙂
Also my shadow day was last Wednesday and it’s a majority walking style station not a driving station…so I walked about 9 miles on shadow day😅
Applied September 1st Fingerprint on sept 11 for cca. Hope things go smoothly. Was a package driver for ups few years ago which was brutal but hoping with that knowledge things go smoother for this.
Dumb question but are we guaranteed decent hours during training/orientation and moving forwatd worth the job in the beginning to maintain bills, food, gas and what not or should I just go to part time with my job I have now for awhile. Just a single parent worrying that hours won't be there in the beginning. Trying to start a new career path is stressful in itself let alone worry if ill still be able make ends meet.
No guarantee hours as a CCA but most offices have a lot of overtime
Start my vehicle training January 14th excited but nervous af 😂
Thank you for the words of encouragement 😊
Thanks Nick, just finished academy and starting tomorrow. Great tips!
Do you like working there? Are you close to get permanent?
When you become a regular it gets much easier. Cca's bid on routes that will take you a long way
Thank you so much Nick....God bless you my brother
People want an easy job that pays good. This is why the harder jobs pay good because you have to put in the work. In the long run, it’s worth it especially when you have kids to feed
I started about two weeks ago. Last week I pulled 59 hours. Lookin forward to that check.
That said, I feel like I suck at this job. I’ve yet to finish a whole route by myself. They say a tray of DPS is an hour of work, but it takes me about 2 right now. I want to get better but idk I guess it’s just a slow process. I’ll keep showing up and trying my best, but I feel like I’m not carrying my weight and it’s frustrating.
It takes time
I'm 3 weeks into the job and feel exactly the same way. It's so much harder than I expected but I really want to stick with it...I almost quit yesterday though. Just cried in my truck for a minute and got back to it. LOL.
can we treat you like a 206b
@@amc4708 it happens to the best of us. One day the other month I got out of the office super late. I had a route and 2.5 hrs extra on me. My truck was completely stuffed with packages to where the were falling out when I opened the back door. I took a minute and let my emotions go and finished the day. Everyday is a new day. Stay calm and grind. Good luck
@@ccafab6578 Shoot when I have those days I just laugh it off because at the end of the day I’m making that money. We get paid by the hour, remember that. Don’t gotta rush! 😉
Thanks Nick this is helpful stuff!
Nick I respect you lots for what you do!! I like the job CCA but let’s be real 12-13 hour days 5 different routes + Amazon Sunday a floating day off no Bueno..
You get paid every second. Stash that money and then when you're comfortable, decide if you want to do something different. If you're young like me, it's a waste of time to chase pussy and go out when you're broke. Set yourself up so you're not breaking your back until you're 90.
Depends where your at. Im in a small office so we work no later than 6 everyday. Amazon Sunday usually ends by noon. Its great if you like having free time, but your paychecks will be much smaller cause your back before 6.
@@MailmanNick real talk work on yourself first
@@MailmanNick or like me if u have kids and a wife that stays home to take care of our kids. I need all the ot I can get to provide better life. Waiting on my orientation I’m excited and nervous.
@@james1st832 yeah that's what I'm saying I'd pick up a second job if I had a wife and kids to provide for.
I've been homeless collecting bottles, and cans in Michigan to survive. They have a ten cent deposit each. When I first started, my legs and feet hurt all the time. I'm now used to it, so maybe I should start delivering mail.
I'm sorry to hear that. Try USPS you'll be able to rent in your first month after your first 2 checks honestly
Dude this political mail is killer. I literally had to case in like 400 flyers then had a DPS count of 4900 w coverage earlier this week. It Took me 10 hours. Can’t wait until the election lol. I feel your pain but I just think Of that check $$$.
These politicians finally filling our pockets for once.
I worked 12 hours yesterday and 11 hours the day before. I'm a CCA but they put me on a rural route yesterday (grievance will be filed, I was told) and was casing from 8am to 2pm!!!! I got back to the office at 8pm. Ahhhhhh. It was horrible but that overtime and penalty time is sounding reaaaaal good.
but at the begining, paycheck may not be enough, but don't give up
I just went through CCA training. I got overwhelmed with my LLV training 😩 the drive wanting to be a CCA is there HOWEVER after my LLV training I started to doubt myself. I am trying to get myself back on track before my CCA academy. Do you have any advice for me?
Take a step back and take a deep breath. You were trying to drive a vehicle you never driven before. There's going to be anxiety. Pay attention and learn all you can. You'll be more comfortable in the llv than your own car eventually.
Thanks for the info
Question. So as a PTF or unassigned regular, are you not allowed to place holds on rts? My supervisor told me that today, but that makes no sense!
Our PTF's hold down routes... I'm not sure about UA.
I was an unassigned regular and yes you can
@@GustavoHernandez-om4em right so my supervisor has no clue what he’s saying
@@TheSPEEZY99 a supervisor who doesn't know what they're talking about? I don't believe it! 😂
how do you handle a llv full of big packages? i can’t figure out a way to organize them so that i don’t have to check the street of every zone 2 or 3 package. it’s killing my time out on the road 🤣😭
Load truck
The political mail is no joke!! It's literally everyday. All the city regulars where I'm at are getting OT everyday the last few weeks cuz of that shit. In at 7 to run parcels, case, drive out my relays and start the route nd by that time it's like 11am lol its nutss
Let's get this money
Political mail is basically the same thing as full coverage like with ad papers. Your basically going to every house to drop off a flyer. I dont even case that shit half the time just because it takes forever to do so. Just drop it in buckets and run it seperatly like i do ad papers
@@Matt-lp8de if it runs I'll take it as a third bundle sometimes
@@MailmanNick those flyers are no joke. Super thin and a pain in the butt to case. Better off just taking em. Although one day i got a stack of flyers that went to every house, but it started at the end of the route to the beginning. So it was in order backwards. Im over like God must hate me today lol
How do cca on new or unfamiliar routes handle parcels? (Organization/identifying)
Load truck feature, group by street, even/off numbers, use tubs to separate
Sup Nick! Funny story, so when I 1st started watching your videos, I had always wondered why you started your intro that way about 204b's. But now I do. LoL! 😂
Lol my 204bs have been cool but it's a funny joke
1.5years as a cca here. It gets better trust me.
I put in my application for cca and I believe they want my background check… they want me to set up a gis account. Is this a temporary position Nick ? I was reading the job description and read something about this position May lead to a career position?
It's technically part time but you'll probably be working 60 hours. 2 years max you'll be converted to career
I have my finger print on Monday.
I'm nervous and excited at the same time
Is it easy to learn the route?
It takes me usually 3 times to have an idea where I'm going. Everyone is different
Hey Nick how long dose it normally take take it has been two months since my fingerprints and I still have not heard back from them
Took me a month but I've heard longer
@@MailmanNick so is that normal I have contacted the application support and they just told me once it clears the post office will contact me
@@jasoncurtis3492 if you lived in other states, had multiple jobs, something on your record, ect can affect how long it takes.
@@MailmanNick I live in Southern California there is nothing on my record
@@jasoncurtis3492 California that whole state is broken lol I'm sure you'll hear back soon
I’m going to hit my year November 4th any tips for me
Keep grinding keep staying safe
Does USPS CCA position have like deliver by foot ,not just be a driver
You walk, drive, and everything in between. I walk over 20 miles a day
@@MailmanNick that means both I need to role? Everly new applicant needs to pass small truck road test or not ?or just I can choose waking or being driver! ok thanks replied
I just want be a mail carrier on foot, I also must take the truck driving training too？
@@jiachengxian4244 yes
So I applied last week. Accepted a conditional job offer, but I didn't realize that the position was part time. Luckily I just did fingerprints yesterday so theres still time to change it. Hopefully the cca positions I applied for come up with conditional job offers soon.
It's part time but you'll be working 60+ hours a week and get some insurance
@@MailmanNick I hope so. I just moved and am going to have to move again for the job. Gonna need all the money I can get. It's a rural carrier associate/regular service route position.
took the assesment got 97 for 474 and just submitted background check so lets see if i get hired or not
Do they record you in the van or truck? Because i be swearing at other drivers
The scanner can hear you but no camera in trucks... Yet
A supervisor told me the mail has to be delivered in four hours. Honestly if that is the case it's not worth rushing yourself to death and working without lunch.
A route is 6 hours what are they talking about
Just remember guys, it’s all worth it in the end. I got word today that they’re converting me along with 5 others on the 19th of this month!
Congrats
@@MailmanNick Thanks Nick, your videos really helped me out especially when I was getting hired and just starting out last year. Keep doing what you do brother.
Im bout to apply and want to work 9am-5pm will they make me work past 5pm even if that’s my schedule cuz I have stuff to do past 6pm and if they make me work overtime hours that I don’t want ,then I prolly won’t apply but lmk
Overtime is mandatory
UPDATE- I am on my 2nd week of taking routes alone and supposedly i am given a 4 hour route that is taking me 6-8 hours... i dont know if they are lying to me or not. I noticed i don't get many hours and overtime is barely given. Debating if i should quit or keep going..
Feeling like quitting is typical. Keep pushing
Having trouble getting my RCA packages delivered without missing ALOT! ANY TIPS?
Use the load truck feature
Flag your packages in your case with flats
@CCA Nick was just wondering how are you handling 12/60 grievances at your office (assuming you are still union rep) if applicable 🤓
I'd rather get the penalty pay. When you file those grievances, management will cut your hours. I'd rather get the hours.
@@MailmanNick idk bruh out here I'm Denver I've been filing grievances for like six months and they just pay out the remedy pay...kind of a catch 22 and sad the inconsistency across the nation. We out here got regulars working 65-80 hours a week, myself included, and I just got no idea how to approach it especially when people put themselves out there for the penalty and grievance pay. It really draws lines on things. I also sadly believe CCA are exempt from grievance pay via 12/60. Would really wish you all got paid more starting since it's a competitive market. Anyways I've rattled on enough. Keep up the content green one and enjoy the positivity you spread. Life is what you make it and this job is not for everyone. 😎
@@adamlopez4866 thank you for the support. I had someone tell me "pick your battles". I'm here to make as much money as I can. I wish CCA's made PTF after 90 days and starting pay was more. Hopefully things will change soon.
@@MailmanNick Denver ain't even got CCA. You come in regular or ptf BECAUSE we so short hahaha
@@adamlopez4866 lol yeah in the city it's the same way
Anyone over 50 just going? I just finished driving and shadowing I’m not going to lie I’m a California transplant living in Utah and driving those tiny wheels in Utah in a snowstorm can be sketchy. Any advice for warm gear . Great content and attitude ❤ Subbed!
I layer up clothing in the winter
Weeeee I made regular!!! Yaaay I got my own shite route in the worst hood!!! Super my life suuuu......
I applied I am worried 😟 about not getting enough hours because my office is small
They can always send you to help other offices
Hello Nick, thank you for your honest feedback with the CCA. I have a queston , i applied for the position and i got my fingerprints done ( i had to travel to FLorida). How far am i from the process to get hired? i am itching to get started
Takes at least a month before orientation
@@MailmanNick thank you Nick, so orientation means i start training right? do they give you notice ahead of time
@@daghostyTV orientation is just knowledge of the post office. Academy you go to train. When you get to your office you'll start actually working
do they still pay you if you dont make it back to the office in time?
You get paid for every second you're on the clock. If you're struggling they will have a carrier go help you. If that happens a lot though carriers will start to hate you. In the beginning it's not a big deal though.
Hey mailman Nick, do you know if CCA’s get COLAs? Or is that only for career employees?
Only for careers and certain areas like Puerto Rico and Alaska
How long have you been at the post office?
2 years and 3 months
He's honest. The post office is failing and losing money, has been for years. Applying now gets you a miserable job, where you give up any and almost all free time. The money is there now if you want to work overtime, but the postal service itself is dying. The postal service is an awful job, Nick found a job that works for him. It's dogshit folks
I ain't getting enough hours for this to be worth it, no holiday leave no sick leave, no benefits, no retierment plan until or when I become a regular as a RC. God knows when that might be, I have people at my station 6 years still no space for them to be regular. I thought I'd be banking it I thought I'd be working 6 days a week...I'll give it till January 2023
Get on the city side our contract is better
@@MailmanNick trying to, I've been looking everyday on usps in my area for CCA I hope something pops up
Cca is where it is at there is always ot forsure
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Hi Nick, I applied in CCA so what are the specific things they looking for to do it in a permanent career position after 360 days, and are they giving benefits to non career employees like paid time off, any medical, religious accommodation etc?
You'll be career after the 1 year mark?
Almost 2 years in bro? Are you still a CCA or have you converted already? You have a lot of really great and informative videos. Keep up the good work!
Will be 2 years end of December
Holy crap man that’s crazy! You should automatically convert at your 24 month mark. I just finished my 5 day break and I’ll be converting hopefully in February I’m like at #10
@@reybenedicto2629 I'll be PTF. Hopefully regular by end of 2023
hello! what is the converting process and the benefits of it?
New CCA still in training!!!!
What us DPS MAIL???
Our letters that come in delivery order
@@MailmanNick Ok. There is a RURAL CARRIER w/benefits 45 minutes away from where I live. I hope to hear back soon. In the meantime I will be starting in January as a PSE 360 non-career/PTF
Anybody go from auto parts driver to cca in here?
Rock on Nick…
Better Days Ahead 😊
Facts
Abdiel Plaza
Altenwerth Locks
Hilma Well
Joe Garden
The job will not get better until the USPS issues out new delivery vans
Garcia Larry Taylor Kimberly Thomas Angela
Where do you take a piss?
Porta johns, fast food places, my high rise building, I find places
Einar Mission
I can’t wait till political mail is over. I feel like 80% of case mail is political lol😅
Simone Ridges
Trantow Coves
I received an offer from TSA & am now sitting at offer phase EXT for usps. I don’t know which direction to go in. I don’t like dealing or being around ppl so I’m leaning more towards usps , but TSA makes more🫤
Trust your instincts. Can't go wrong
Bro after 5 days break in service you was cut off from liteblue ? I am on 5 days break in service and can’t log in to my account . That normal?
Yes you're not an employee of USPS. Check it out when you come back