Day in the life ... of a postman 9/3/22

short film about working for royal mail in 2022

[@marcwalmsley4315]

I was a postie for 28 years,took vr in March,am so glad to be out of it! Used to love the job but unfortunately it has been ruined by people who think they know what they are doing!! If posties were left alone to get on with their jobs,it would still be ok,good luck buddy

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

couldn't agree more...

[@rpgaming9622]

Are they not left alone anymore?

[@ZafroSoundz]

🤣Awesome! Choppin darn lamposts!

[@brasstacks4801]

I was a postman between 1989 and 1991 used to go out with a full trolley and a full bag over each shoulder we never had a van each in those days..most pleasant job i ever had

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

how times have changed...

[@daisyduckerella3041]

I love my postmen and appreciate the job they do. I have water for him - or whoever is covering - every day. And there’s a toilet in my shed they’re welcome to use. When you think about it, where would we all be without the post?

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

Thanks! ... that's very kind of you .... i have been doing this job for 28 years now and it's nice to be appreciated!

[@LMAO2510]

He’s not a dog

[@alexwells6876]

@@LMAO2510hahahaha

[@Mark_Moore60]

I recognise that Delivery Office! I was a Postman there for 18 years! 😁

[@Ker-mk3pf]

Thank you, Postman!

[@louiswhiteley9981]

Great little film!...Westside

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

Thank you Louis ... Westside!

[@silondon9010]

The new revisions in Royal Mail are crazy 🤪, many walks now completely unachievable

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

i think they should invent another day of the week so we can work 8 days a week because it seems like 7 is not enough ...

[@alfieaudits]

I was waiting for some one to say Stop filming 😉 Good video 👍

[@daisyduckerella3041]

Feeding the animals every day would make me so happy ❤️

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

Hi Daisy ... Thanks for your comments! .... Feeding the animals is the best part of the job : )

[@johnnyveganite9141]

And then kills animals through his sandwich, goes home then eats animals again like all humongs that don't get it.

[@PJ-wm9nq]

The thumbnail sums up my experience of the last few years; stillness. Lucky to get anything more than fortnightly, with a couldn't give a s**t attitude from the local sorting office plus the backing from Head Office. Christmas cards arriving late January into February and missed hospital appointments.

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

yep ... they really care about the customer and providing them with a first class service .... well maybe 15 years ago they did.

[@savedgez]

I'd be happy to join the Royal Mail

[@darrelfarmer6803]

Where's the black & white cat ....???

[@stephencunningham6699]

Love the video. I'm a fellow postie in Norfolk and love the job although my Combo is getting rather tatty

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

Hi Stephen .... Thanks for your kind words! .... our Combo has seen better days too ...had the same van for the last 15 years .... been doing this job now for 29 years ... not bad to say i was only supposed to be there for 6 months : )

[@peternagy-im4be]

Used to be a great job. Now totally ruined by moronic so called managers and the CEO.

[@anythingeverything192]

Just had my first day in the office haven't done any sorting yet but it looks very confusing, did you get used to it quick?

[@paullittle5200]

Some sorting frames are harder to sort than others,but you do get used to it in time.

[@matthewrigby7054]

Honestly whats is it like being a postie ? Like the shifts and general life to days off and how stressful is it? And what would you say? I live in devon so it may be different to this slightly but im tempted to do it? And like how much do you need to do deliveries?

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

well i have been a postie for 30 years and it was much better when i first started .... they have made a lot of changes since then,and not for the better ... but im sure there are worse jobs out there ... give it a try ... the best part of the job is being outdoors .... apart from when it rains all day long and you get soaked : )

[@slowtalker8583]

Job doesn’t look too bad to be fair. It’s just the parcel aspect that what worries me. Scared I’ll mess up my back. Not the tallest of guys lol .

[@rpgaming9622]

I don’t get it

[@slowtalker8583]

Can you decide if you want to use the trolley & walk along the street or if you you’d rather use a van to do your drop? Do you have a choice or does it depend solely on the route you’re on.

[@10aDowningStreet]

Nope, you do what they tell you. As a new starter you won't have your own round, you'll likely be working all around your area, sometimes sent to other parts of the city. Even known people to get sent to another town. You have a workload thats usually impossible to complete by design. You'll be pressured to stay out as long as it takes to finish it, even when dark - which is not fun. Vans are usually shared, so 2 of you work together- again not always fun. The odd round is easy but most are brutally hard. Most people in my office don't get breaks, urinate in bottles, don't get time to eat or drink. It's an awful job these days in most places. Bullying and harassment is fairly rife where I've worked but never had much issue with it myself.

[@slowtalker8583]

@@10aDowningStreet proper informative answer thanks man. Appreciate it. 💯Tbh the role I really want to do is the mail sorter. I’ve been waiting for years lol. I’ve given up now though. I don’t think they recruit for that role anymore only temps.

[@Badboyrich1982]

Did you get in trouble for filming at work?

[@manny2640A]

Are all the vans manual or do you also drive autos from time to time?

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

the vans are all manual

[@adamthurman2830]

How would you say you feel about your job for real? Do you like what you do or wish you were elsewhere? I've worked in customer service/office admin jobs for years now and I'm tired of it, often look at my postie's and wonder what the job's like. As with any job I imagine it can be stressful with making so many deliveries in so little time but I like the idea of being out and about and not necessarily having to do things for people over the phone etc, if that makes sense 😂

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

yes it does make sense,being outdoors is the best part of the job ... ive been there 30 years and it was very good to start with ... but a lot have things have changed of the last few years ... and not for the better.

[@manny2640A]

Hi are you allowed any kinds of footwear? Trainers etc also are you allowed to wear caps or beanies on your shifts or is the uniform policy very strict?

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

you can wear any footwear that is comfy for you ... but if you have an accident on duty and you are not wearing "royal mail footwear" they will pull you for it with the usual red tape nonsense ....you can wear your own hats or the ones royal mail provide ... i prefer my own as they fit better

[@Irishlad1916]

@@snakeblanketillusion3539not in our DO. You need a doctors line to wear your own footwear.

[@Nagfan09]

I was waiting at 17:15 for someone to come running around the corner chased by a sheepdog!! Genuine question,how common are the doggo attacks? or are most people sensible enough and keep em out of the front gardens? Thanks for the vid

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

lol ... well i have been a postie for 30 years and in all that time i have been bit by dogs about 10 times ... unfortunately not all people are sensible enough to stop their dogs from attacking you .... and then they blame you and say the dog didn't bite you hard enough ... lol

[@Nagfan09]

@@snakeblanketillusion3539 nothing a good kick wouldn't sort out where warranted, for the owners not the dog 😉

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

@@Nagfan09 too right ..it's always the human and not the dog to blame ... one time some guys dog bit me .. and then he wanted a fight in the street ... there's some crazy people out there : )

[@Lee-hz2wl]

do you get a pre planned route organising must get complicated

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

yes ... but it takes a few days to get used to it ... that's if they keep you on the same duty for long enough

[@raycobordon3295]

Good job. I applied for a postman after be working in a Morrisons warehouse for 4 years. I want to ask you how the job is? I just read lost of bad reviews

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

i have been doing this job for 30 years .... it used to be a lot better ... but there are still worse jobs out there : )

[@lean2281]

Great video mate How long does the sorting take each morning?

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

Thanks! the sorting takes about 2 hours

[@lean2281]

@snakeblanketillusion3539 got job interview on Monday for postman.....just worried about the sorting being incredibly boring ? Aren't there people working there with sorting jobs ?

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

it's part of the job ...you get used to it@@lean2281

[@lean2281]

@@snakeblanketillusion3539 thanks for the reply. You are an animal

[@Mike-rj8dg]

Do you guys mostly work in pairs?

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

yes ... they brought that in about 12 years ago

[@alanbone5512]

We support our posties, we support C, W, U, crack on, simon thompson out.

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

Thanks Alan .... they killing the job

[@alanbone5512]

@@snakeblanketillusion3539 i know i work in norfolk, my friend i am martial artist too, from yor othe channel, though now , i am disabled due to job now work indoors, , they would love to get rid of me, but i am a fighter still, and lol, and i am trying to protect everyone's right to continue working instead of being forced out, the union has helped me no end, but i am not stupid,,, and i know the system, too many guys been forced to go by bullying tactics, as you know, lol i had strong case against them for years, they only just escaped the biggest case in history, by offering me part time position, so held out until my pension , then. Said yes. I will do part time position,, now they in worse trouble , because i still got biggest csse if they try and get rid of me again, they dealing with direct and indirect discrimination,, failure of duty of care. Criminal, gross negligence, continued harassment, victimisation,, , and damages to my condition plus mental health harm,, plus much much more, lol , i intend to still continue to protect everyone,, my union rep and me are. A force to be reckoned with, the solicitor i saw years wanted my case, if they dismissed me. This particular one has never lost a case against them, big city firm, they know they are treading on eggshells, with me, plus they could get done in criminal court, the D, W, P, are well aware, , as i say biggest case in history, the last biggest case was bank forced fined, about 4,7 million, but though i am broke, all the time, its not about the money, its about the principles, all i want is to provide and continue working for my family, so they got big problem in trying to bully me. Plus i can call into play other things to protect me, but i am trying my best to protect everyone, . I happen to know that bullying in past as cost lives of employees and their families too, destroyed, so i continue to fight. I was told by very gifted friend long ago, its the reason i am disabled, to fight for justice for others, she said the picked on the right man, not the wrong man, incidentally, m6 grades i hold are two brown belts one green belt, it does not mean a thing as bruce lee once said belts are good to hold. Trousers up, but to give you some idea of my training from years ago, it covers from when i was 18. To now really but i was involved with many styles, shotokan,, gojuryu , wadaryu, taikido like taikwodo, from it, but much more. And judo, then instructor with young guy who fought for england,, in his own style called east coast close combat under . , ju jitsu. umbrella, plus i had other little experience too of other styles like isshinryu , so i had different backgrounds of fighting so was assistant instructor, and my son was assistant instructor too because he had my training plus wing chun plus boxing which ihe is light. Heavyweight champion in east anglia, and he has now his own gym plus still trains other fighters and is involved with mma too, and my daughter is good too, ,, they both been saved from harm and myself too, over the years, my legs are shit now, but i can still use my hands,, one guy at work who still trains, said to me show me something,, so i said ok, , i want you to attack me with anything you like, don't forget i am disabled, i said to him i will not block you , , i will not strike you, i will not trip you, but i will touch you with one finger,, and i will divert your blows your strikes, , this you will not see in the dojo, ever,, and. I will not harm you.. , anyway he came at me,, i did what i said, diverted his strikes and touched him in one spot. Stopping him,, two weeks later he came up to me and said whatever you did i can still feel it, like your finger is still there,,, what did you do. I told him its not taught in clubs, far too dangerous, i do not know of any dojo that teaches it, , but teachers, sensei can show different students, if they consider them responsible enough, because otherwise he would have been gone out on floor., no more,,, , , he loved it., but i said its only because he is high enough grade, but only to be used in dire circumstances,, not in clubs dojos etc,, it requires knowing about energies, , too, i could tell you many true stories,,, , about that, as well energies,, take care my fellow martial artist,, this is what i believe happened to bruce lee, its very real, dim mak , ,,,,,,,,,, and i have met many chinese , martial artists, and i have seen met shoalin monks, too my instructor in east coast close combat, was taught by one extraordinary, , he used to call out 30 men from pub, and only walk back in himself,, lol.. Oh many true very true stories to tell,, one of best is, kung fu man came to karate tournament, , , went in arena, stood there, just kiaed, that's all, walked up to his opponent, lightly roundhouse kicked him in head,, the man could not move, of course he lost,,, kung fu guy smiled walked out,, yet he won fight ippon , with that kick,, so funny, yes its true. I was there, and i felt the force of his kai,, i was in. Direct line on table,, made me wobble from about 50 ft away,,, at least, never forgot it, then i learnt more about energies,, the healing and destruction which can be done,, , when i used to block in basic kumite i used to break blood vessels in feet in legs, or not touch , just pull short of striking, but opponents used to show me their bodies , i was leaving them literally black and blue without touching them so I stopped for about 3 years, did not want to hurt others at all.. Many many true, stories my friend, .

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

@@alanbone5512 sounds a bit like me ... they been trying to get rid of me for 20 years ... using every dirty tactic in the book .. lol

[@justsomedude1488]

How many doors do you think you post to daily.. do you have to do the sorting in the morning? I start Tuesday on a 27hr contract

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

About 600 doors ... and yes we do ... good luck

[@justsomedude1488]

@@snakeblanketillusion3539 600 between the 2 of you? How many walks do you do mate? And thanks

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

@@justsomedude1488 600 per walk ... so between us we deliver to around 1200 houses

[@justsomedude1488]

@@snakeblanketillusion3539 Jesus christ man.. how they expect me to finish for 2pm doing 600 doors haha.. what time do you start / finish mate? Sorry for all the questions

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

@@justsomedude1488 lol ... exactly ...these days i start at 8 and finish bout 2 - half 2

[@krob2327]

Where is this? Nice area.

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

that's Barugh Green in Barnsley ... South Yorkshire

[@teresaletters]

This must be a Monday or Tuesday boys, if you’ve had time to film as well 😂

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

we're professionals ; )

[@paullittle5200]

Tuesdays are usually the lightest days, but your time usually gets taken up with team talks etc.

[@alanbone5512]

Do they call him skippy ,

[@josueelombre931]

How much mail do you get? And is it all manually sorted in the case?

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

mail volume can vary from day to day ... all mail has to be manually "thrown out" by us each morning .... "technology" is ruining the job ... just like everything else.

[@josueelombre931]

@@snakeblanketillusion3539 so you get mail in sequenced from the plant?

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

@@josueelombre931 some of it it ... but even then it's still hit and miss ... so you still have to sort through each letter and put it back in "sequence" and remove all the missorts

[@josueelombre931]

@@snakeblanketillusion3539 I work with Canada post. And next year they’re taking away out sort time and bringing in all the mail in sequenced. And our routes will have an hour added onto them. 🙄

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

@@josueelombre931 can"t wait!

[@paureh9573]

I work for AnPost, Irish postal service. We are tracked relentlessly via our vans for speed and lenght of time van is stopped. We can only empty roadside boxes via a scanner so they have to be emptied at the correct time not a minute before. Big Brother is constantly looking over our shoulder! All changed since I first started 20 odd years ago. Just wondering, why are there two of ye on delivery? Is one training?

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

they introduced 2 to a van about 12 years ago here ... it's like being back at "school"

[@paureh9573]

@@snakeblanketillusion3539 but why? Security?

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

nothing to do with security ... all part of the plan to ruin the job @@paureh9573

[@robwhitton7399]

Did 36 years in Royal Mail not the job it was like most jobs, doing it properly takes too long, work your time and go home, totally mismanaged!

[@davidhartley5558]

Royal mail dosnt want you to do the job probably because they have to pay lots off overtime 😢

[@peterfaithfull2272]

I spoke to my old postman the other day management told a member of staff off for going two minutes early for their break how pathetic is that.

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

jobs fucked ... and it's getting worse

[@peterfaithfull2272]

@@snakeblanketillusion3539 Did you guys get your pay negotiated ?

[@adrianrandell5724]

I want 2 get on my walk .No time 4 stopping 4 food or feeding horses

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

lol

[@seanmatthews4224]

I don’t know exactly what office these guys work out of but the this is surely a joke. The van looked half empty and the pouches hardly had anything in them! Some of my pouches, I struggle to lift … and I have been very fit all my life .. football, 20 years of judo as well as having completed the London marathon twice! … and where the hell are all the parcels? As for stopping at cafe’s! I don’t get time to scratch my arse!

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

everyday is different it's no joke - try doing it for 30 years

[@zenzeleluckymtshali8433]

Its food to the address.. Woolworths.. Why.. distance

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

?

[@jasoncarthew2279]

Do you go home once you finish all those parcels and letters or do you have to stay at the depo?

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

a few things have changed since i filmed this video .... they have introduced a "clocking" in and out system .... barcode on the forehead is coming next.

[@jasoncarthew2279]

@@snakeblanketillusion3539 hahahhaa and mabe anal probing after 😄 🤣

[@peterfaithfull2272]

How come the management are pairing people up now?

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

cos they hell bent on completely destroying the job... im back at school again.

[@peterfaithfull2272]

I spoke to one of the post women who works at my office it's diabolical..

[@Roxie1971]

Erm you do rurals as well?

[@Roxie1971]

If you do that’s brutal xx

[@Roxie1971]

Now the where’s cob man 🤣

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

on our round there is a 15 minute farm run as it's close to the edge of town@@Roxie1971

[@alexwells6876]

Enjoyed this mate. Would be great to come out with you with my camera and make a little film. In all your years, how many times have you ran into trouble with a front garden dog?

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

Thanks ... appreciate your kind words ... in 30 years i have had the pleasure of being attacked by uncaring ignorant dog owners about 20 times ... and that's being super careful ... but there"s nothing you can do to stop complete idiots from owning a dog : )

[@shonwontongpingpong1590]

How many stops do you get a day

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

i'm not sure what you mean by stops

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

if you mean Toilet stops ... usually 1 a day .... if your lucky

[@melindapocos]

@@snakeblanketillusion3539 and how they expect you to visit the toilet once in a 8 hrs shift?

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

@@melindapocos Good question...

[@Roxie1971]

Phhhhooorrrr who’s that eating his cob? Wouldn’t kick him outta bed for farting 😂

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

lol

[@Roxie1971]

@@snakeblanketillusion3539 well?

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

well what ? @@Roxie1971

[@Roxie1971]

I told him and he replied 👍ok brother

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

ok... @@Roxie1971

[@kochurani304]

How to apply this job

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

you could always try asking at the callers office at any royal mail depot ... it's where you go to pick up parcels

[@sandyjinx]

Cowboys 🤠 🤠. Must get overtime everyday doing the job like that .

[@DiRtYLaWs2007]

New postie here - I start in just over a week. The tour around the sorting office and explanation of walks etc sounded like complete gobbledegook to me. I’m told it’s hard work (which I have no problem with) but is it easy to get your head around? I’ve not had a job for a long time and I’m anxious about learning how things are done. Great video 👍

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

Hi Thanks! i have been a postie for 30 years and a lot has changed since i first started,it's easy enough to get your head around,once you get to know the walk it's easy going ... i know what you mean about the gobbledegook ... it was the same for me : )

[@DiRtYLaWs2007]

@@snakeblanketillusion3539Hey thanks for the prompt reply mate! It’s made me feel a lot better! 👍

[@rpgaming9622]

@@DiRtYLaWs2007how’s it going?

[@user-uc5ss6wc9r]

I'm considering this job Is there any heaving lifting? Do you have back pain?

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

Hi D ... sometimes the weight of the bag can get heavy .... or the odd heavy parcel ... but for the most part it's not usually too bad on the back,hope this helps

[@paullittle5200]

There a limit of 16 kilos on the weight of the bags.

[@adrianrandell5724]

Don't know where they get the time

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

Once again ... were Professionals

[@I.OWN.NOTHING]

​@@snakeblanketillusion3539😂😂😂

[@TanookiOllie]

Yeah boys I’m a postie this must have been a light day huh🤣

[@peterfaithfull2272]

I did the job for just over five months the manager was evil and the trading wasn't up to standard I was just put on walks which I had not been trained on

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

that sounds about right...

[@peterfaithfull2272]

If it hadn't been for those two issues it would have been a good job

[@Ben10105]

Feeding animals defo didn't take your lapsing

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

we went past finish time just to feed the animals...

[@Ben10105]

@sNaKeBlAnKeTiLLuSiOn doing a great job I'm a postie so i know how hard we work 💪

[@zenzeleluckymtshali8433]

Good morning in Umlazi parcels in Kimberly South Africa Cape town Mandla mtshali..no girlfriend excuse not a movie My daughter example as crap Who

[@snakeblanketillusion3539]

?

[@davidmcclinton6801]

Ditch the stupid hats,embarrassing.