USPS: PSE Sales & Services/Distribution Associate
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Level 2 membership - Will have access to examples of the questions on all 4 parts of the 477 assessment
Level 3 membership - Will have access to example questions and real questions for Part 1 and 2 of the 477 assessment
Level 4 membership - 14 pages of the questions they ask on Exam A and Exam B, of the window exams.
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Very insightful! Thank you for your input and explanation on what it was working at the post office.
You’re so welcome. Best wishes!
Wishing you love and blessings on the next stage of your journey love!
Thank you so much. Best wishes on your end.
Congratulations to you🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for sharing your experience! I currently finished my 90 days as a PSE /SSDA and just like you I know its just a stepping stone. I dont have kids yet so thats why i didnt mind the 6 day work week, but now i feel over worked & sometimes overwhelmed. Someone is always going on vacation which means im left to pick up the slack. If someone leaves early or cant stay im left to pick up the slack. The station im at hired me an a older guy who just converted to PTF ( because he applied for window clerk )so he no longer does distribution with me in the afternoon because hes now closing the window. Now im the only one doing am & pm distribution 6days a wk because everyone else who is career feels there above sorting parcels/distribution. Two employees got into it bad to the point postal inspectors got involved and one is currently on vacation an wont be back until 1st wk of aug. Word around town is they both will be let go which means 2 career positions will open up , im ready to just find better but ppl are saying just wait to see how that plays out first ..irdk ..any advice would be appreciated , thanks.
I know the burden you carry quite well. I’m sure you know the stages from PSE to PTF, then finally to career employee. You will not get a break until you become career, that’s when you’ll be entitled to 5 days. However, it really depends on the need of the post office. Your next position would be a PFT.
If any of your coworkers get fired, it will take months before a replacement is there. They take over 6 months to get a replacement because they take forever to post the position. It will be even tougher on you, but the paychecks will soften the blow. Keep holding down the fort. You’re doing a hell of a job!
You wouldn’t automatically go from PSE to career. You’ll have to go and do the window training. Your postmaster would have to rush that for the next class to get the ball rolling. He may delay because that would mean you’ll be away, and he/she needs you at the post office.
As far as advice, since you don’t have kids right now, hang in there because you’ll eventually become career and have a set 5 day schedule. Although PTF is career as well, I’m not talking about that because there’s no set schedule. You’ll be just fine. Keep saving, good luck!
@@Positivity876 I understand now that I would become ptf before coming career" bc if those positions do open up other ppl who are "career can bid on them an since they were there first it automatically goes to them. I realized this job is based on seniority an some butt kissing which is not my thing at all lol & ever since I took off for my bday (which fell on a Saturday) my manager has started this thing where he'll text me the night before saying you don't have to come in tm" so my checks are not what they use to be. Sometimes i think its purposefully all that bc i took a saturday off? Crazy ..but he says the window is slow in the afternoon now an the older guy needs something to do since hes a ptf ..i'm going to give it more time an than decide if I'm staying or going. I appreciate the words of wisdom an encouragement it's been very helpful. Good luck on your new journey as well!
@@CARAMELKISSES716 Postmasters can be extremely petty and spiteful. I’m glad you’re seeing through all that, as some people are oblivious to that. You’re welcome, and thank you so much. Best wishes to you!
Hi Nika, this is Donna again. I wanted to update you on my journey. I did get the PTF job in MA. My orientation is November 7th. I hope that my hours will be good. Thanks for your videos. Hope your journey is turning out well also.😊
Hi Donna, congrats!! I’m so happy for you ☺️. I hope your hours are good as well. Thank you, and you’re welcome. Such great news.
I am so happy for you for finally leaving the post office they treat their employees like trash they don’t care about you or your health or family hope you find a much better job with less stress 😊
Thank you. I really appreciate that. 🙏🏽
I’d say don’t do it, there is no work/life balance at the USPS.
Those little cartoons had me 😂🤣
I don't blame you, girl. Congrats.
Hi Neka, Thank you for all your advice on the USPS. I pray that your life is going well😊. I hope that your on-line business is doing well. I think you were treated very unfair at your job. I am at the opposite side of life, kids are grown and off doing there own thing. I am divorced, and have a 7 year old pup, that I love very much. They say I will work only part-time. I have applied for the same position as you did. I pray that your life is going well now. Your videos are Great and have helped me get to where I am in life.😊
Hi Donna Rose! Thank you so much for your kind, and prosperous words. I really appreciate it. Life is going so much better, I’ve been on a way better career path since leaving the post office. I have a lot more mental peace, space, and a stable schedule. However, I don’t plan to stop here. I will continue to grow and progress! Unfortunately, I had to close down my online business because I didn’t have enough time to manage it, while I was working for the post office. I have other business ventures that I’m carefully planning, but enough about me!
Yes, you are in a new chapter in life. Going from raising your children and having a busy home, to having that peaceful and predictable home. Well, that’s until the grandkids step in, lol. I bet your 7 year old pup is adorable, and a great companion. I hope you get exactly what you expect from the post office, and everything else in life. Nothing but greatness. You are very welcome, and best wishes to you and your pup.
@@Positivity876 Thank you as well. Glad to hear you are doing Great. No Grandchildren, don’t think there will be any. Thank you again.
@@donnarose2933 Oh ok. Thank you, and you’re welcome. Take care. ☺️
I just watched your video. You are Fantastic at it!! Here is my update, the posting just closed. So I am hoping to get an email with the conditional job offer, but i only got a 98 on my assessment score. I know that is a good score, but may not be good enough. I went and talked to the Postmaster and she did not think I would get a lot of hours. It is the same job you went for. It is a small station. To tell you the truth, I would not mind working a little more than 20 hours a week.i am very nervous about the test. Neka, I think you are Great!!
@@donnarose2933 Hi Donna! I strongly believe that position is yours because that’s a very high score. They’re only looking to hire one person with the highest score, and 98 is top notch! The chances that someone scored higher is pretty slim. Possible, but slim.
The postmaster knows what’s going on within the station, so I’m also sure she’s right. However, things can always change. Thank you 🙏🏼
I recently got hired in Illinois as an PSE SSDA.I’m scheduled for orientation November 21st . The post office isn’t giving me the luxury of working as a PSE in the back office .I have to do seven days of training for window clerk immediately.In the event that I don’t pass I lose the position . I become a PTF guaranteed after the year . The lady that took the
fingerprints said they changed it up so they can know if your eligible to be hired right away . I’ve decided to start studying week before class starts . I appreciate the information your giving out in your videos .
Congrats on your new career path 🎉 Talk about rush, but I’m sure you’ll be just fine. They give two different exams amongst the group of other employees that you’ll be taking the test with. Study everything that has numbers. You’ll past with flying colors. Good luck.
if i were you i would leave now you are going to regret it found your self a better job post office is bad new they don"t treat the post office employees right you wont get a vacatoin for 5 years don"t join that group
I’ve been a PSEssda at a station since January! Clerks who have been there feel like throwing parcels is beneath them and they don’t and the postmaster doesn’t make them. He and them made it so hard for me and even lied on me. Switched stations but still feel like the lies kinda followed me because my current pm knows the lead clerk that works at my old station. I’m just not feeling it but ima stick it out!
It’s sad how the lies followed you to your new station because your new post master knows your past lead clerk. That’s what they do, fight against you if you’re new or not apart of their click.
Yes, stick it out and continue collecting your checks . They can’t hold you down, keep winning! Take care.
Wow!!! I can totally relate to everything that you are saying ..
Unfortunately. I hope you’re doing well.
THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATION I LIVE IN COLORDO I JUST PASSED THE TEST FOR THE PSE. SCORE A 96, BUT I DIDN'T KNOW THE UP AND DOWNS OF A PSE. THANK YOU.
Congrats on your new position! You’re most welcome 🙏🏼
@@Positivity876 Looking at your other videos it is a non-career position. Thanks for congratulations.
@@lovely31bluprint That’s not a problem. You can still work your way up to a career position.
@@Positivity876I realized people do not stay for whatever reason and this is why the job position/s starts as a non-career. This good to know.
@@lovely31bluprinthello! Are you still working in Colorado? If so, how do you like it so far?
I’m literally losing sleep contemplating if I should take an PSE sales position! I’m recently retired from the Navy and have three kids AND single mom. I’m not willing to sacrifice more time with my kids! My sister said give it a try and if I don’t like it, I can walk away. I have my retirement so I can afford to do so so I’m torn. Im not a spring chicken and not willing to work like a horse after retiring from military. Any advice?
Hi there! Congrats on your retirement, that’s a blessing in itself. I was hired as a career employee (PTF), which is the same position as a PSE. As a PTF, you are basically a slave. A PSE is a 50/50 chance that you’re going to be under worked or overworked. I understand what you mentioned about not taking anymore time from your children, as you already did that before with your previous job. So, now you’re looking to center your next chapter of work around your children and possibly grandchildren. My advice would be to move forward with the PSE position. Eventually, PSE’s become a PTF at some point. Once you get to the PTF position, then that decision should be yours. As your sister said, you can walk away if it’s too much.
In all, it doesn’t hurt to take the position as a PSE. You should be able to manage. However, once you become a PTF, you have a big decision to make.
Stop losing sleep don’t work for the post office they don’t care about you or your health look for a better job with less stress
I’m in a similar situation. Just want something that keeps me busy after retirement. Did you take the position? How’d it turn out?
You can find an 8 hour a day clerk job at the post office with minimal overtime. Once you are a regular, you have many more choices. You just have to wait your turn. You wait for bids to open up and you apply for them. I have coworkers who change bids multiple times until they find a good fit, and they have been at the post office less than 2 years. Many people are now retiring from the post office after working many years, and it has opened up many bids that once were very hard to get. Now is the time to apply. Certainly, at first it's not ideal. But that changes.
I have read some comments but just so I understand correctly it is possible to get hired as SSDA without having any prior USPS experience correct?
Yes, absolutely. I didn’t have the experience. Other people that I’ve helped to land this position don’t have any experience. All they care about is that you pass the 477 Assessment.
I've been with the USPS for three years and has reduced my gym time to one day, one of my off days. This type of work does not build your fitness. If anything, it can ruin your body as well as your mind.
Absolutely, I’m a gym rat and I was unable to dedicate to the gym while working at the post office. It was impossible.
@@Positivity876 You're absolutely right about that. When I worked for the Department of Treasury from 6:30am to 3pm working in a cubicle on a computer, I could go to the gym after work on every day. Working at the USPS at night is wrecking my body on top of the aggravation
There are always those few that think they pre Madonna's and yes I do work at sorting facility have been for 15 years . Especially if your new . They just know hey I can jack with dude just cause because they know u don't know any better. And if u don't know they steps u can take to resolve that issue is the problem
I recently applied for PSE distribution. The job closed 2 weeks ago and the status remains on a ‘Pre hire list’ what exactly does this mean?
Feel free to check out my other video “USPS Hiring Process.”
Hello! I’m planning on applying this month for CBP, I’m currently in the military with a little over a year left on my contract. I possess a TS security clearance so the background check shouldn’t be an issue. I have an Associates in Crim. And I am a military policeman. Would you recommend I apply for GS-9 or should I stay with 5-7? I’m not sure which one to do.
Hi! Absolutely, apply to the GS-9 as well as the 5-7. They’ll honor the GS grade that you qualify for. Good luck!
don"t do join they will treat you like crap they Don"t care if you came from the Military they treat them like crap i would be looking for a better job
What was your sleep like when you worked 7 days a week?
I naturally fall asleep early at night, around 8 or 9 pm. Plus my body generally requires over 8 hours sleep. My sleep pattern did not change because of that. The only thing that changed within my daily schedule was the gym. I had to stop going to the gym because it was physically too much. If someone is a night owl or has trouble falling/staying asleep, they will have a hard time.
how much you was make money
Hello, Ms.Neka. I've recently applied to and passed the assessment for the PSE Sales and Distribution position on April 10th of this year. I've submitted my finger prints on the 5th of May. I'm currently on the pre-hire list, would you be able to tell me when/if I'll receive a follow up email in regards to an offer?
Thank you!
Hi, congrats on your progress. It’s possible to stay on the pre-hire list between 3 - 5 weeks. As far as the offer, around 8 weeks. Please check out my other video which gives a detail breakdown of the hiring process. You will benefit from that video. Take care.
@@Positivity876 Thank you Ms.Neka, I appreciate the detailed response. I've watched a few of your previous uploads, they've been very instrumental. I'll be sure to watch any other beneficial content that you upload!
Thank you!
@@homage9346 I really appreciate the support. You’re welcome! Thank you as well.
Yup, I've come to find out, with any government job they basically own you, your life is theirs
How were you able to start off career ?!?! I’ve never heard of that
It’s quite simple. I’ll make a video on this. Take care.
I work at a plant and this is a toxic environment filled with favoritism and unprofessionalism. Without overtime, I don't find the pay exceptional.
No overtime? What exactly is your position there?
@@Positivity876 I'm a Mail Handler in 126. The USPS practice a lot of favoritism so some people work over and some don't. They have been sending our mail to a new facility so we don't have enough mail by the time my shift is over. It's a lot different than it was in 2020 and 2021
@@rodb66 Understood. Such a mentally draining space to work in. I hope there’ll be a change soon.
@@Positivity876 I doubt it will be there. I'm just trying to change my place of work.
You should have been limited to working NO MORE than 60 hours within the same workweek.
Haha you funny
Live,Eat, Die. USPS. Uggggg. Its sad to think we have to work that hard in USA. We hVe hobbies and family. Ridiculous 😢... i was hired as a career RCA. Went through academy. Went to office. Was showed to routes in 2 days. Then throwing to the wolfs. I was working 16 hour days. With no end in site. I quit. And now the best part ? Thay asked why ?? LMFAO !! Money is not everything. Sorry but its just a bad work environment.
I hear that!
All money not good money especially when you're sacrificing or suffering too much.